Manufacturing Associate I, Shared Services

Maravai and Kirkland & Ellis LLP; San Diego (CA); On-site; USD 30,307 - 34,440; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

RSU grants and employee stock purchase

Comprehensive medical plans

HSA/FSA options

Fertility & family planning assistance

Pet insurance

Job summary

Maravai LifeSciences is seeking a Manufacturing Associate I to join the Shared Services manufacturing team in San Diego. You will produce research-grade components, buffers, solutions, and reagents by setting up, cleaning, operating, and maintaining equipment, documenting actions, and handling glassware and supplies.

The role involves safe handling, waste management, and contributing to manufacturing workflows with cGMP compliance.

Qualifications

• 1–3 years of warehousing or manufacturing experience.
• Ability to lift 50 pounds and stand for extended periods.
• Experience with Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) and work instructions.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills with safety focus.
• Knowledge of laboratory hazards and hazardous waste disposal is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Maintain a safe, clean work environment by following cGMP and SOPs.
• Keep equipment operating by following instructions and coordinating repairs.
• Document production with forms, reports, logs per good documentation practices.
• Make buffers, solutions and reagents for manufacturing teams.
• Assist in maintaining chemical waste areas, label and dispose waste properly.
• Update job knowledge by participating in training opportunities.
• Receive materials and fill production orders as required.
• Create, edit, review SOPs and Work Instructions.
• Operate within an ERP system.
• Monitor and adjust schedules based on planning.
• Perform other duties as required.

Skills

Warehousing

Manufacturing

SOPs

Communication

Safety awareness

Material handling

Job description

Manufacturing Associate I, Shared Services

Maravai LifeSciences translates extraordinary science into everyday miracles, helping biotech, biopharma, and life sciences companies everywhere deliver novel vaccines, therapeutics, and diagnostics. We are global leaders in providing products and services within the fields of nucleic acid production and biologics safety testing to many of the world's leading biopharma, vaccine, diagnostics, and cell and gene therapy companies.

At Maravai, we believe that diverse perspectives are the foundation of innovation.Through an inclusive andequitableculture where every team member is inspired to bring their best selves to work, we cultivate an environment in which we can lead together,providingdifferentiated value to our customers, and enabling the miracles of science.For over 35 years,Maravai’sportfolio companies have served as a catalyst for innovative, lifesaving technology for humanity. Pioneering nucleotide research since itsinception, we are now leading the way in the rapidly expanding mRNA market.

Your next role as a Miracle Maker

Maravai LifeSciences is seeking a #MiracleMaker to join our manufacturing team as an Manufacturing Associate I . The Manufacturing Associate I is responsible for p roducing research grade components, Buffers, solutions and reagents by setting-up, cleaning, operating , and maintaining equipment, documenting actions. Will assist in processing glassware and other critical supplies required for manufacturing. Setting up, cleaning , operating . Responsible for the collection, sorting and packaging of chemical waste.

How you will make an impact

• Maintains safe and clean work environment by following current good manufacturing practices (cGMP), and standard operating procedures.
• Keeps equipment operating by following operating instructions; troubleshooting breakdowns; calling for repairs.
• Documents production by accurately completing forms, reports, logs, and records of equipment and batches following good documentation practices.
• Making buffers, solutions and reagents for manufacturing teams.
• Assisting in maintaining the chemical waste processing areas in a safe, clean, organized manner, labeling waste for in-house storage as well as commercial disposal, and moving and managing waste drums.
• Updates job knowledge by participating in training opportunities.
• Receiving materials, parts and supplies, and filling production orders as required .
• Create, edit, review Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs and Work Instructions)
• Operate within an ERP system
• Monitor and adjust daily, weekly, and monthly schedules based on planning.
• Perform other functions and duties as required .

The skills and experience that you will bring

• 1-3 years of experience warehousing or manufacturing preferred
• Ability to lift 50 pounds and stand and walk for extended periods of time .
• Experience with Standard Operating Procedures .
• Strong written and verbal skills .
• Self-motivated and able to organize and prioritize multiple tasks .
• Conscious of safety requirements applicable to material handling methods .
• Knowledge of laboratory hazards, exposure control, and hazardous waste disposal methods a plus .
• Experience working in a Quality regulated environment a plus .

The anticipated salary range for this position is $22.00 - $25.00. The salary offer will depend on multiple factors which may include the successful candidate's skills, experience and other qualifications, as well as the location of the role.

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The benefits of being a #MiracleMaker

• You have the potential to change,improve, and save lives around the world.
• You have the opportunity to be a partowner inMaravai through RSU grants andoptionalemployee stock purchase plans.
• Weoffer comprehensivemedical plansandHSA/FSAoptions.
• Fertility &family planningassistance.
• A variety ofadditionaloptional benefitsand insurance options, includingpet insurance.

MaravaiLifeSciences is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex including sexualorientation,and gender identity, national origin, disability, protected Veteran Status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.

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