Assembler II (Temporary/Contractor)

INOVIO Pharmaceuticals, Inc.; San Diego (CA); On-site; USD 29,000 - 33,000; Full time

Job summary

INOVIO Pharmaceuticals, Inc. is seeking an Assembly II to assemble and test medical devices using hand and power tools, fixtures, and test equipment.

The role requires experience in a commercially regulated medical manufacturing environment and cleanroom operations. You will follow detailed assembly instructions, maintain clean production areas, and generate accurate records while ensuring compliance with OSHA, FDA, ISO standards.

Qualifications

• Follow detailed assembly instructions and procedures to build disposable and electronic products in cleanroom environments.
• Proficient in reading schematics and assembly instructions.
• Able to generate accurate production records and maintain compliance with Quality System requirements.

Responsibilities

• Follow detailed assembly instructions, processes and procedures to build disposable and electronic products both in and out of a cleanroom environment.
• Provide hands-on job function training to coworkers as needed.
• Maintain a clean and organized work area to facilitate manufacturing functions.
• Perform assembly of electronic components and sub-assemblies.
• Complete cable routing and securing of wire harnesses and components.
• Perform repairs to sub-assemblies and devices.
• Generate accurate production records.
• Notify supervisor of any production abnormality or unsafe condition/ practice.
• Comply with policies, guidelines and regulatory requirements per the Quality System.

Skills

Cleanroom experience

ESD knowledge

Schematic reading

Test instrumentation

Hand tools use

Medical device manufacturing

Reading assembly instructions

Team player

Good communication

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Technical/Vocational training Level I

Tools

Soldering

Desoldering

Test instruments

Jigs

Job description

INOVIO is a biotechnology company focused on developing and commercializing DNA medicines to help treat and protect people from HPV-related diseases, cancer, and infectious diseases. INOVIO’s technology optimizes the design and delivery of innovative DNA medicines that teach the body to manufacture its own disease-fighting tools. For more information, visit www.inovio.com.

Job summary

The Assembler II uses a variety of hand and power tools, fixtures, work instructions and test equipment to perform a series of operations to correctly assemble and/or test medical devices.

Essential job functions and duties

• Follow detailed assembly instructions, processes and procedures to build disposable and electronic products both in and out of a cleanroom environment.
• Provide hands on job function training to coworkers as needed.
• Maintain a clean and organized work area to facilitate manufacturing functions.
• Perform assembly of electronic components and sub-assemblies.
• Complete cable routing and securing of wire harnesses and components.
• Perform repairs to sub-assemblies and devices.
• Generate accurate production records.
• Notify supervisor of any production abnormality or unsafe condition/ practice.
• Comply with policies, guidelines and regulatory requirements per the Quality System.
• Perform other duties as requested.
• High school degree or equivalent; Technical/Vocational school, and completion of Level I or equivalent experience in a similar position.
• Minimum 2 years in a commercially regulated medical manufacturing environment. Technical training may be applied in lieu of experience.
• Experience working within a class 8 or higher cleanroom environment.
• Basic soldering & de-soldering skills strongly desired.
• Working knowledge of industry color and numeric codes.
• Ability to read schematics, drawings, and assembly instructions.
• Knowledge of ESD practices.
• Ability to use test instruments, jigs, and various hand tools.
• Ability to read and comprehend procedures written in English.
• Displayed comprehension of assembly practices and technologies.
• Familiarity with assembly tools, processes, and terminology.
• Technical knowledge of electronics and mechanical designs.
• Understanding of the application and functioning of test equipment.
• Good verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to work with a minimum of direct supervision.
• Understanding or experience with regulatory requirements (OSHA, FDA, ISO) and general safety.
• Self-motivated team player.
• Good written and oral communication skills.
• Medical device manufacturing experience.
• Familiarity with personal computers.
• Lifting to 30 pounds.

The hourly range for this role is $20.80 to $24.00. Individual pay decisions ultimately depend on various factors including, but not limited to, relevant experience, knowledge, skills, education, geography, internal equity and alignment with external market data.

Disclaimer

INOVIO Pharmaceuticals, Inc. is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer, including but not limited to veterans and individuals with disabilities. We prohibit discrimination of any kind. In keeping with our policy, we recruit, hire, train, and promote the most qualified individuals for all job titles, and we provide equal opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment.

A current US work authorization is required. The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this job. They are not to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required of personnel so classified. All personnel may be required to perform duties outside of their normal responsibilities from time to time, as needed. INOVIO offers an attractive benefits package and is an equal opportunity employer.

Important notice to employment businesses/agencies

INOVIO does not accept referrals from employment agencies unless written authorization from the INOVIO Human Resources department has been provided. In the absence of written authorization, any actions undertaken by employment agencies shall be deemed to have been performed without our consent and therefore INOVIO will not be liable for any fees arising from employment agency referrals in respect to current or future position vacancies at INOVIO.