Manufacturing Technician I

MESO SCALE DIAGNOSTICS, LLC.•Rockville, MD

1d•$39,600 - $57,500

About The Position

This production role manufactures consumables, kits, or reagents while meeting production schedules in a fast-paced, high-throughput industrial setting. Work may include producing coated plates, chemical buffers, biological diluents or reagents, and assembling kits for customer orders. The role calls for some professional latitude, creativity, and self-management. Specific duties may vary based on departmental requirements.

Requirements

High school diploma required.
Aptitude for learning and adhering to standard laboratory techniques and safety precautions.
Understanding of scientific fundamentals and an analytical background.
Ability to learn additional software applications and tools.
Mechanical aptitude, including equipment troubleshooting.
Excellent oral, written, and interpersonal communication skills.
Ability to effectively communicate issues, problems, and results that affect timelines, accuracy, and data reliability.
Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite.
Ability to multitask and work productively in a demanding manufacturing environment with changing priorities.

Nice To Haves

A degree in Biology, Chemistry, Biotechnology, Engineering, or a related field.
Prior manufacturing experience.
Experience with MRP/ERP and JDE systems.
Experience with cGMP and/or ISO certification.

Responsibilities

Operate automated equipment used to perform and produce biological assays and/or reagents.
Contribute to manufacturing process improvement, assay development, and process development.
Complete documentation supporting production procedures, including data capture, forms, logbooks, and inventory batch records.
Perform and document daily maintenance of production equipment.
Participate in general laboratory maintenance, including maintaining cleanliness, supplies, and equipment.
Maintain physical inventory by processing, aliquotting, vialing, and labeling materials.
Prepare, maintain, and report raw material, reagent, and/or coated plate inventories.
Participate in year-end physical inventory.
Follow laboratory safety precautions and use personal protective equipment.
Manufacture custom and/or prototype customer requests as needed.
Occasionally handle BSL2 reagents.

Benefits

Medical, dental, and vision coverage, including prescription benefits.
401(k) plan with company matching.
Flexible spending accounts.
Company-paid short- and long-term disability insurance.
Group life and accidental death and dismemberment insurance.
Paid vacation, paid sick leave, and paid holidays.
Paid parental leave.
Employee assistance program.
Fitness club membership contribution.
Pet insurance.
Identity theft protection.
Home and auto insurance discounts.
Optional supplemental life insurance.
Employees may qualify for a discretionary or non-discretionary bonus in addition to base salary.