Operator 1

Surmodics•Eden Prairie, MN

23h

About The Position

The Operator 1 manufactures products according to supplied Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs), Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP), and the Quality Policy in a clean, controlled environment. The role includes production chemistry, sample preparation and submission, inventory tracking, batch documentation, and maintaining laboratory equipment and production-area cleanliness.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in a laboratory technology field, such as Chemistry or Biology, or at least 2 years of production experience as a high-level Chemical Operator/Technician or equivalent.
Organizational and documentation skills and basic problem-solving ability.
Good interpersonal skills and ability to take work direction.
Good written and verbal communication skills.
Computer skills appropriate for work responsibilities.

Responsibilities

Manufacture products per SOP as directed by the production planner.
Prepare and submit samples to the appropriate QC department.
Ensure adherence to GMP guidelines for IVD manufacturing.
Transfer and issue consumed raw materials to batches through the MRP system.
Maintain thorough, up-to-date production and accounting forms.
Review completed batch records for GMP/GDP compliance.
Monitor raw material inventory.
Monitor inventory of general laboratory supplies.
Maintain laboratory equipment and document maintenance activities.
Oversee routine housekeeping of the production area, including cleaning process equipment.
Keep equipment on a preventative maintenance schedule.