manufacturing Technician

Artech Information System LLC; Emeryville (CA); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading staffing company is seeking a candidate to purify proteins in a regulated facility. Responsibilities include executing laboratory operations, maintaining safety, and adhering to manufacturing procedures. The ideal candidate has a BA/BS in sciences or relevant experience, strong communication skills, and is proficient in using lab equipment. This role requires attention to detail and team collaboration in a dynamic environment.

Qualifications

• Must have an understanding of protein purification processes.
• Experience in documenting work accurately.
• Able to lift and push up to 35 lbs.

Responsibilities

• Perform purification, filtration, and centrifugation operations.
• Execute laboratory operations including dispensing chemicals.
• Analyze in-process samples generated from purification activities.

Skills

Understanding of protein purification processes

Very good verbal and written communication skills

Experience following and writing instructions

Computer knowledge with MS Word and Excel

Excellent organizational skills

Attention to detail

Ability to manage time effectively

Ability to lift and push up to 35 lbs

Education

BA/BS in the sciences (Biology, Engineering, or related field)

2 years of relevant experience

Tools

HPLC systems

pH meters

Balances

Centrifuges

Spectrophotometers

Densitometers

Job description

Artech is the 10th Largest IT Staffing Company in the US, according to Staffing Industry Analysts' 2012 annual report. Artech provides technical expertise to fill gaps in clients' immediate skill-sets availability, deliver emerging technology skill-sets, refresh existing skill base, allow for flexibility in project planning and execution phases, and provide budgeting/financial flexibility by offering contingent labor as a variable cost.

Job Description

Job Description: Purifies proteins in a regulated FDA licensed and ISO certified facility and performs cross‑functional activities associated with downstream production runs in collaboration with Bulk Fill and QC testing groups. The role may include special projects such as process development and validation activities where scientific research principles are applied.

Primary responsibilities

1. Works as part of the purification team to perform purification, filtration, and centrifugation operations according to standard operating procedures.
2. Executes laboratory operations including dispensing of chemicals, volumetric and gravimetric measurements, making accurate dilutions, and preparing solutions.
3. Performs SAP duties that include cycle counting, reservations, issuing to process orders, and charging of expiring raw materials.
4. Performs equipment preventative maintenance tasks, column packing, and column testing procedures.
5. Ability to multi‑task and become proficient at purifying 14 different proteins and make conjugates.
6. Responsible for ordering raw materials and components, as required.
7. Maintains a safe and well‑organized work environment and complies with safety procedures.

Follow regulatory requirements

1. Adheres to valid manufacturing procedures, manufacturing operations, and current good manufacturing practices (cGMP) and ISO requirements.

Documentation

1. Responsible for the completion and review of batch records and logbooks, which requires legible, clear, and concise data entry.
2. Completes all training documentation within a pre‑defined timeframe.

Analytical testing

1. Analyzes in‑process samples generated from purification activities.
2. Operates lab equipment such as pH meters, balances, centrifuges, spectrophotometers, HPLC systems, and densitometers.

Skills

• Must have an understanding of protein purification processes.
• Experience following and writing instructions.
• Very good verbal and written communication skills.
• Computer knowledge required with experience using MS Word and Excel.
• Able to document work accurately and has excellent organizational skills.
• Experience with preparation of reagents following instructions.
• Delivers quality products and services on time to all customers.
• Must be attentive to detail.
• Effectively manages time.
• Considers how all daily manufacturing activities impact product quality.
• Monitors processes and products to identify opportunities for continuous improvement.
• Able to lift and push up to 35 lbs.

Additional responsibilities

1. Works well in a team environment to manufacture production lots.
2. Complies with cGMP and ISO requirements.
3. Maintains accurate documentation related to manufacturing processes.

Education

BA/BS in the sciences (Biology, Engineering, or related field) or 2 years of relevant experience.

Languages

English Read Write Speak