Laboratory Operations

Katalyst CRO; San Diego (CA); On-site; USD 25,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

Katalyst CRO is seeking a Manufacturing Packaging Technician to support lab-based production operations, including filling, inspection, labelling, and packaging of biological reagents and research products. This role emphasizes manufacturing and laboratory production, not warehouse shipping.

The ideal candidate has hands-on lab equipment experience, excellent attention to detail, and the ability to follow GMP documentation and quality procedures.

Qualifications

• Minimum 6 months in lab, pharma, biotech, medical device, or manufacturing.
• Experience with liquid filling, bottling, labeling, or packaging operations.
• Familiar with SAP/ERP or electronic manufacturing docs.
• Strong attention to detail and organization.
• Able to follow procedures and work independently.

Responsibilities

• Perform lab-based filling and dispensing of reagents into vials.
• Operate pipettes, peristaltic pumps, balances, and packaging equipment.
• Prepare and stage production materials and documentation.
• Execute packaging steps per SOPs.
• Record production activities in SAP or manufacturing systems.
• Support inventory by receiving and storing supplies.
• Maintain records, batch docs, inventory counts.
• Perform visual inspections of components and finished goods.
• Assist with production scheduling and priorities.
• Follow GMP, GDP, and safety procedures.

Skills

Lab equipment handling

GMP compliance

Detail-oriented

Documentation skills

Math for dilutions

SAP familiarity

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

Pipettes

Peristaltic Pumps

Analytical Balances

Dispensing Equipment

Job description

Position Summary

We are seeking a Manufacturing Packaging Technician to support laboratory-based production operations involving the filling, inspection, labelling, and packaging of biological reagents and research products. This role is focused on manufacturing and laboratory productionnot warehouse shipping or logistics. The ideal candidate will have experience working with laboratory equipment, strong attention to detail, and the ability to follow GMP documentation and quality procedures.

Key Responsibilities

• Perform laboratory-based filling and dispensing of liquid biological reagents into customer vials and containers.
• Operate laboratory equipment including pipettes, peristaltic pumps, analytical balances, and other packaging instruments.
• Prepare, organize, and stage production materials, including vials, bottles, labels, caps, buffers, and associated documentation.
• Execute packaging operations such as bottling, capping, labeling, bagging, and kit assembly according to established procedures.
• Verify production materials and documentation before processing in accordance with quality requirements.
• Accurately record production activities and packaging data within SAP or other manufacturing systems.
• Support inventory management by receiving, storing, retrieving, and staging production supplies.
• Maintain accurate manufacturing records, batch documentation, inventory counts, and device history records.
• Perform visual inspection of packaging components and finished products to ensure compliance with quality standards.
• Assist with production scheduling priorities while meeting daily, weekly, and monthly manufacturing goals.
• Follow Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs), GMP guidelines, and Good Documentation Practices (GDP).
• Maintain clean workstations and perform routine cleaning of packaging equipment and laboratory work areas.
• Participate in safety meetings, audits, and Environmental Health & Safety (EH&S) initiatives.
• Properly wear required PPE and follow contamination control and hazardous waste handling procedures.
• Perform additional production-related duties as assigned.

Required Skills & Experience

• Minimum 6 months of experience in laboratory, pharmaceutical, biotechnology, medical device, or manufacturing environments.
• Hands-on experience using laboratory equipment such as:
• Pipettes
• Peristaltic Pumps
• Analytical Balances
• Electronic and Manual Dispensing Equipment
• Experience with liquid filling, dispensing, bottling, labeling, or packaging operations.
• Knowledge of metric measurements and basic mathematical calculations, including concentration and fill-volume calculations.
• Familiarity with SAP, ERP systems, or electronic manufacturing documentation preferred.
• Strong attention to detail and organizational skills.
• Ability to follow written procedures and work independently with minimal supervision.
• Comfortable standing for extended periods and lifting up to 30 pounds with assistance when necessary.
• Experience working in GMP, ISO, FDA-regulated, or controlled laboratory/manufacturing environments is preferred.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• Minimum 6 months of relevant manufacturing or laboratory production experience.
• Strong documentation and recordkeeping skills.
• Basic computer proficiency (Microsoft Office and manufacturing software).
• Ability to work flexible schedules, rotating shifts, overtime, and weekends as needed.
• Strong communication and teamwork skills.
• Ability to perform basic mathematical calculations accurately.