Production Technician - Part-Time
About The Position
Works and communicates effectively with team members. Maintains consistent quality and efficiency in all assigned work processes. Keeps equipment and work environment clean and organized. Understands and follows documents relevant to responsibilities, e.g., work instructions, checklists, batch records, logs. Maintains accurate production records according to requirements and in compliance with established quality system standards. Organizing, sorting and prioritizing DNA samples that come in daily. Pipetting DNA sequencing reactions. Performing DNA purification on sequencing reactions, loading and scheduling 3730xl ABI Sequencers. Will work with and under the supervision of a Lab Team Lead. Operating lab equipment: Thermocyclers, ABI 3730xl sequencers, centrifuges, automated liquid handlers. Follows all company safety and regulatory policies, including handling hazardous materials and wearing of PPE that are relative to assigned work.
Requirements
- Bachelor's degree in biology, chemistry, or other related degree concentration, or equivalent directly-related experience (two years of directly related industry experience is equivalent to one full-time year of college in related major)
- Annual RCRA awareness training.
- Ability to lift 35+ pounds.
- Authorization to work in the United States indefinitely without restriction or sponsorship
Nice To Haves
- Experience with biology techniques and using basic lab equipment.
- Capacity to perform under pressure in a fast paced production environment
- Experience in oligonucleotide manufacturing highly desirable.
- Experience with DNA Sequencing using 3730xl highly desirable.
- Previous experience working in an ISO-9000 or cGMP environment.
- Microsoft Windows and Excel proficiency.
- Previous experience working with Hazardous Chemicals.
- Strong computer, scientific, and organizational skills
- Excellent communication (oral and written) and attention to detail
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team, self-motivation, adaptability, and a positive attitude
- Ability to learn new techniques, perform multiple tasks simultaneously, keep accurate records, follow instructions, and comply with company policies
Responsibilities
- Works and communicates effectively with team members.
- Maintains consistent quality and efficiency in all assigned work processes.
- Keeps equipment and work environment clean and organized.
- Understands and follows documents relevant to responsibilities, e.g., work instructions, checklists, batch records, logs.
- Maintains accurate production records according to requirements and in compliance with established quality system standards.
- Organizing, sorting and prioritizing DNA samples that come in daily.
- Pipetting DNA sequencing reactions.
- Performing DNA purification on sequencing reactions, loading and scheduling 3730xl ABI Sequencers.
- Will work with and under the supervision of a Lab Team Lead.
- Operating lab equipment: Thermocyclers, ABI 3730xl sequencers, centrifuges, automated liquid handlers.
- Follows all company safety and regulatory policies, including handling hazardous materials and wearing of PPE that are relative to assigned work.
Benefits
- Excellent full time benefits including comprehensive medical coverage, dental, and vision options
- Life and disability insurance
- 401(k) with company match
- Paid vacation and holidays
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Part-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Industry
Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services
Number of Employees
5,001-10,000 employees
