Reagent Manufacturing Technician

Countable Labs•Palo Alto, CA

6d•$33 - $48•Onsite

About The Position

The Reagent Manufacturing Technician leads the daily production of reagents and ensures that all manufactured reagents and kits meet the requirement per the procedures. You will formulate, test, and package chemical and biological reagents used in diagnostics and research. Responsibilities include precise liquid handling, operating automated filling and labeling equipment, following ISO/GMP regulations, and accurately maintaining batch records and Device History Records (DHRs).

Requirements

B.S. degree in a STEM discipline (Biology, Chemistry, Biotech) is preferred, though relevant hands-on experience and completed STEM coursework are often accepted.
1 to 3+ years working in a GMP/ISO-regulated manufacturing environment in life science tools, diagnostic, medical device, or pharmaceutical manufacturing environment.
Experience with manufacturing of PCR, NGS, and other molecular biology reagent products highly preferred.
Aseptic techniques
High dexterity for repetitive pipetting
Proficiency with metric/imperial volume measurements
Prolonged standing
Color differentiation (relevant given reagent manufacturing such as pH/concentration visual checks)
Physical ability to lift up to 25–50 lbs.
Superb attention to details
Ability and desire to work in a fast-paced environment, and priorities can change on a regular basis

Nice To Haves

Previous experience in reagent manufacturing, reagent preparation, or inventory management
Experience in PCR and/or NGS reagent manufacturing highly preferred
Familiarity with working with flow hood and fume hood environments, as well as common equipment in a typical molecular biology lab
Skillful with pipetting and mixing reagents, including enzymes, oligos, and buffer solutions
Strong teamwork skills and ability to work collaboratively in a supportive, production-focused lab setting.
Ability to adapt to changing priorities and perform additional duties as assigned.
Previous experience and understanding of OSHA hazard communication requirements such as biosafety protocols.
Familiarity with PCR and DNA quantitation techniques is highly preferred.
Ability to support as a back-up to shipping, receiving and inventory control.

Responsibilities

Formulation & Processing: Accurately measure, weigh, mix, and filter chemical and biological solutions based on precise standard operating procedures (SOPs).
Filling & Packaging: Aliquot bulk reagents into final container bottles, operate automated/semi-automated fill lines, and assemble multi-reagent kits.
Quality Control & Assurance: Perform visual inspections, incoming material QC, gather samples for testing, conduct pH/concentration checks, and support root-cause investigations into production deviations.
Documentation & Compliance: Complete and review batch records and DHRs, ensuring 100% compliance with cGMP, GDP, and ISO standards.
Inventory & Maintenance: Track raw materials in ERP systems, manage reagent cold-chain storage, and maintain a sterile, organized laboratory workspace.