Packaging/Manufacturing Technician (Basic Lab exp is Required)

Millenniumsoft • San Diego, CA

2d • Onsite

About The Position

This is a manufacturing type position and involves filling of liquid antibodies into small vials in a laboratory environment and using lab instruments such as pipettes, peristaltic pumps, and analytical balances. The Packaging Department processes material in a laboratory environment/production area with lab bench work surfaces for filling/dispensing research reagents into customer facing vials using electronic and manual pipettors. Technicians may stand or sit at the bench to perform their assignments. Most associates choose to stand to perform the filing, capping, labeling, and packaging activities. Packaging Technicians often stand for large kit assembly events and at times manage items up to 20-30 pounds, requesting assistance when required for ergonomic safety. Responsible for the manual inspection, labeling, and packaging of clinical and commercial products. Perform finished product packaging as required to satisfy all customer, internal, clinical, and other demand. Ensure finished product is packaged in accordance with procedures and Quality specifications. Inspect in-process packaging, components to ensure consistent quality and remove defective products and packaging material. Maintain timely and accurate documentation of manufacturing activities related to product packaging, including but not limited to device history records and inventory counts. Perform simple mathematical calculations required to assist in completion of batch records. Assist with inventory counting activities as required. Participate in safety audits as required and actively engage in daily safety discussions/observations. Perform routine cleaning of packaging station and processing equipment. Abide by all personal protective equipment and product contamination control (i.e., gowning) requirements. Handle hazardous waste as appropriate.

Requirements

• Good organizational skills with ability to prioritize tasks.
• Self-motivated, must have ability to work with minimal supervision.
• Good written and verbal communication skills.
• Proficient learner with new tasks and methods.
• Attention to Detail.
• A science and/or manufacturing background is required.
• Liquid Dispense/PKG Equipment Pipettes, peristaltic pumps, analytical balances, etc.
• Math Skills: Ability to calculate fill volume based on concentration (mg/ml), understanding of the metric system.
• High school diploma/GED.
• A minimum of 6 months of industry work experience required.
• Strong attention to detail.
• Work well in a team environment.
• Good documentation practices.
• Must be willing and able to work a flexible work schedule including static or rotating shifts and overtime as required.
• Familiarity with computers and various software for general business functionality.
• Must be able to perform basic mathematical calculations.
• US Citizens or GC Holders or GC EAD or OPT or EAD or CPT

Nice To Haves

• Basic Lab exp is Required

Responsibilities

• Learn and understand: Basic Packaging process flow, Basic Inventory and supplies management process flow, Basic bottling techniques for all single vial purified and conjugate materials, Basic packaging processes including bagging and labeling, Use of pipette, scale and other packaging equipment as required, Support label creation process by learning and operating all labeling equipment.
• Meet daily/weekly/monthly departmental production objectives efficiently and effectively with a high degree of quality.
• Must have ability to independently organize individual schedules to meet departmental goals.
• Ability to follow general instructions on routine tasks and detailed instructions on new tasks.
• Support departmental packaging supplies and material management function including storing, retrieving, and staging supplies/materials as required.
• Support technical manual and technical data sheet preparation and operate associated equipment to produce printed literature.
• Support LDMS and daily shift start up meetings.
• Understand and input packaging data, as required, in the SAP system and/or other Production Planning/Manufacturing Resource database system(s).
• Follow all department guidelines and procedures.
• Follow client Biosciences Environmental, Health and Safety (EH&S) policies and procedures.
• Takes responsibility for safety in immediate work area.
• Participates in EH&S programs.
• Notifies supervisors of all observed hazardous conditions or unsafe work practices.
• May provide recommendations on maintaining the safety of the work environment.
• Other duties as assigned by Supervisor.
• The packaging technician gathers the materials required for their order: liquid bulk reagent (antibody or buffer), vials/bottles, caps, paperwork, labels and prepares and organizes the starting materials accurately and then presents the production order setup for line clearance.
• Perform finished product packaging as required to satisfy all customer, internal, clinical, and other demand.
• Ensure finished product is packaged in accordance with procedures and Quality specifications.
• Inspect in-process packaging, components to ensure consistent quality and remove defective products and packaging material.
• Maintain timely and accurate documentation of manufacturing activities related to product packaging, including but not limited to device history records and inventory counts.
• Perform simple mathematical calculations required to assist in completion of batch records.
• Assist with inventory counting activities as required.
• Participate in safety audits as required and actively engage in daily safety discussions/observations.
• Perform routine cleaning of packaging station and processing equipment.
• Abide by all personal protective equipment and product contamination control (i.e., gowning) requirements.
• Handle hazardous waste as appropriate.

Benefits

• For many roles at this client, assignment is contingent upon the Employer of Record’s receipt of sufficient proof that you are fully vaccinated against COVID-19 (meaning two weeks have passed after the last injection of Pfizer/Moderna or two weeks after receipt of the J&J). In some locations, weekly testing for COVID-19 may be available instead of vaccination. Requests for accommodation will be considered pursuant to applicable law.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED