Manufacturing Associate I

Alamar Biosciences•Fremont, CA

9d•$25 - $35•Onsite

About The Position

At Alamar, we are passionate about enabling our customers to make scientific discoveries that translate into clinical outcomes and benefit patients. Our team is growing quickly as we develop innovative approaches to measure critical protein biomarkers from liquid samples that can enable the earliest possible detection of disease. We believe the next frontier in biology is enabled by measuring proteins at higher sensitivity in highly multiplexed assays at the push of a button, which is something only Alamar can do. As we build our team, we seek collaborative, driven, intellectually curious people committed to solving complex challenges. Our culture rewards accountability and cross functional teamwork because we believe this enables the kind of breakthrough thinking that will accelerate our mission. We are seeking a disciplined, highly motivated, and results driven Manufacturing Associate I to join our Operations team. Qualified candidate will be responsible for the manufacturing of biological reagents and finished products. Experience in reagent formulations under good manufacturing practice (GMP) and good documentation practice (GDP) in a regulated industry are highly preferred.

Requirements

A B.S. degree in Biological Science or Engineering with 1 to 2 years of experience in reagent manufacturing and/or quality control.
Must have demonstrated good biochemistry laboratory skills.
Strong organizational skills, detailed oriented, and problem-solving skills.
Must have demonstrated ability in following standard operating procedures and maintaining manufacturing and quality control records.
Must be a strong team player, self-motivated, and willing to learn new techniques and concepts in a fast-paced environment.
Able to work under minimal supervision to deliver expected results.
Strong verbal and written communication skills.

Nice To Haves

Experience in reagent formulations under good manufacturing practice (GMP) and good documentation practice (GDP) in a regulated industry are highly preferred.
Experience in ISO 13485 and GMP environment a plus.
Previous experience with ERP System preferred.

Responsibilities

Execute manufacturing formulations in accordance with manufacturing batch records (MPRs), standard operating procedures, and other applicable Quality System policies.
Perform standardized antibodies dispensing and support lyophilization of critical components for downstream manufacturing.
Assist in other areas of manufacturing deemed high priority such as special builds, filling and packaging etc.
Follow good documentation practices to maintain detailed MPRs in manufacturing.
Track and maintain inventory of consumables and raw materials required for manufacturing.
Participate in general laboratory maintenance such as basic equipment calibration and maintenance, general cleaning of facility, cleaning of labware, and routine laboratory housekeeping.
Support troubleshooting to investigate and resolve manufacturing issues.
Support routine inventory cycle count.
May participate in product validation for new product/processes introduction from R&D into Manufacturing.
Maintain a safe working environment and in compliance with all safety laboratory practices.