Lyophilization Technician II - GMP Lab Specialist

Argonaut Manufacturing Services Inc.; Carlsbad (CA); On-site; USD 34,000 - 37,000; Full time

Job summary

Argonaut Manufacturing Services Inc. seeks a Manufacturing Technician II - Lyophilization to execute production processes in a cGMP/compliant, ISO-clean environment at our Carlsbad site. You will organize the lyophilization group and support other departments while performing hands-on manufacturing tasks.

The role focuses on lyophilized product formation, documentation, and adherence to safety procedures. On-site work schedule is Monday–Friday with possible overtime and start times as early as

Qualifications

• Requires a bachelor's degree in a related field and at least 1 year of work experience at Argonaut or in similar/related industry; or high school diploma with 3 years' related work experience.
• 1 or more years' experience in Contract Manufacturing
• 3 or more years' experience in Formulations or Lab Bench
• 3 or more years' experience in pH/Balance/Pipette
• 5 or more years' experience in a GMP environment
• Must be punctual and maintain attendance.
• Excellent problem-solving skills and the ability to make critical decisions accordingly.
• Proven attention to detail
• Must be able to read and follow detailed written instructions and have good verbal/written communication skills.
• Must be able to read, write, and converse in English to train and understand cGMP manufacturing and SOP's.
• Understands Manufacturing Production Processes as it pertains to product integrity processes.
• Knowledge of chemical and biological safety procedures.
• Knowledge of Formulation/Lyophilization operations and capabilities.
• Basic knowledge of microbiology and clean room workflows including aseptic technique

Responsibilities

• Adhere to ISO 13485 and cGMP production environment and quality system requirements.
• Operate in a multifaceted laboratory environment on projects with varying complexity and cross-functional teams.
• Prepare and review documentation per cGMP and cGDP procedures; update records after manufacturing.
• Support pilot manufacturing and sustaining projects within cGMP workflows using SOPs.
• Formulate liquids, fill liquids, and create lyophilized products in an ISO cleanroom.
• Handle liquid nitrogen per OSHA guidelines and manage heavy Dewars safely.
• Visually inspect lyophilized and liquid products for quality.
• Perform basic arithmetic for volumes and concentrations.
• Perform unit conversions for gravimetric and volumetric measurements.
• Operate pipettes, balances, centrifuges, pH meters, and heat sealers.
• Perform biodecontamination and maintain sterile production areas.
• Author Non-Conformance Reports (NCR) and risk analysis memos.
• May perform other duties as assigned.
• Duties may evolve with business needs.

Skills

Punctuality

Problem solving

Attention to detail

Communication (verbal/written)

English reading/writing

Education

Bachelor's degree in related field

High school diploma + 3 years related experience

Tools

Pipette

pH meter

Centrifuge

Analytical balance

Job description

Argonaut Manufacturing Services Inc. seeks a Manufacturing Technician II - Lyophilization to execute production processes in a cGMP/compliant, ISO-clean environment at our Carlsbad site. You will organize the lyophilization group and support other departments while performing hands-on manufacturing tasks.

The role focuses on lyophilized product formation, documentation, and adherence to safety procedures. On-site work schedule is Monday–Friday with possible overtime and start times as early as