Manufacturing Technician I

Canon Medical Diagnostics USA Inc; Mountain View (CA); On-site; USD 30,000 - 33,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401K w/ Company Match

FSA and HSA

Life/AD&D

Short Term Disability

Long Term Disability

Pet Insurance

Aflac

Job summary

Canon Medical Diagnostics USA, Inc. is seeking a Manufacturing Associate Technician I in Mountain View, CA. The role supports a GMP manufacturing environment involving equipment setup, cleaning, assembly, labeling and batch recordkeeping.

The ideal candidate has a High School Diploma and at least 1 year of hands-on cGMP experience in biotech/pharma, with strong English communication and basic MS Office skills. This is a full-time on-site position requiring adherence to safety policies.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma required; AS in Chemistry or Life Sciences preferred.
• Minimum 1 year hands-on technical experience in a cGMP manufacturing environment in biotech/pharma.
• Ability to follow instructions and communicate clearly in English (oral and written).
• Detail oriented with good mechanical skills and manual dexterity.
• Experience with PC/MS applications (Excel/Word/Outlook) is required.

Responsibilities

• Assist in validation of equipment, processes, and tools in Manufacturing.
• Clean and maintain work area and equipment; perform line clearances and inspect components.
• Communicate effectively with co-workers, supervisor, and lead.
• Follow SOPs, batch records and work instructions; support documentation.
• Repair, maintain, operate, and troubleshoot production and test equipment.

Skills

cGMP knowledge

English communication

MS Office skills

Attention to detail

Manual dexterity

Team communication

Education

High School Diploma

AS or equivalent in Chemistry or Life Sciences

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Outlook

Job description

The Manufacturing Associate Technician I position is located in Mt. View, CA. This position will use current Good Manufacturing Practices to perform a variety of production line tasks to include equipment set-up, cleaning and operation, part assembly, labeling, packaging, inspections, and lot accountability. Work is performed in a manufacturing environment. The person in this position may be exposed to blood serum, hazardous chemicals and loud noises. The incumbent will receive general instructions for routine work.The Manufacturing Associate Technician I will maintain batch records and the work environment to comply with regulatory requirements, Good Manufacturing Practices, and Standard Operating Procedures.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Assist in the validation of equipment, processes, and tools in Manufacturing
• Clean and maintain work area and equipment. Perform line clearances and inspect components
• Communicate effectively with co-workers and supervisor
• Communicate with supervisor and lead regarding any excessive damaged or substandard assembly work and defective parts, tools, equipment, material or other conditions which hinder assembly process.
• Follow and provide feedback on Standard and Manufacturing Operating Procedures, Work Instructions, Manufacturing Batch Records
• Respond in a timely manner to manufacturing needs. Repair, maintain, operate, and troubleshoot production and test equipment.
• Package and assemble diagnostic test kits; operate production line machinery and computers according to cGMP, batch records, Manufacturing Operating Procedures and safety policies
• Reject and segregate parts that do not meet specifications according to documentation
• Support preventative maintenance program for OPTIGEN manufacturing equipment according to schedule and ensure preventative maintenance is properly documented

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Position Requirements (Knowledge, skills and abilities required to perform satisfactorily in the position):

Working knowledge of cGMP requirements

• Ability to follow instructions and communicate clearly and concisely in English, both orally and in writing
• Basic knowledge and experience with PC and MS applications (Microsoft Excel, Word and Outlook are required)
• Basic reading, writing, arithmetic, and critical thinking skills
• Detail oriented, with good mechanical skills
• Manual dexterity required for quick and accurate assembly of small parts and operation of equipment

Education and Experience:

• High School Diploma (Prefer AS or equivalent college course work in Chemistry or Life Sciences)
• Minimum one (1) year hands-on technical experience in a cGMP Manufacturing environment of the biotech or pharmaceutical industry

Supervisory Responsibility:

• N/A
• Manufacturing environment
• Dry temperatures (occasional)
• Potential exposure to human blood serum ozone, and hazardous chemicals
• Machinery operation requires the use of safety equipment to include, but not limited to, eye safety glasses , slip-resistant safety shoes, and hearing protectors

Physical Demands:

• Frequently lift up to 15 pounds (for up to 3 hours at a time and up to 8-10 hours total in a day)
• Frequent use of hands (for up to 3 hours at a time and up to 8-10 hours total in a day)
• Long periods of standing (continuously for up to 3 hours at a time and up to 8-10 hours total in a day)
• Ability to visually discern printed characters as small as 1/16”; Close and distant

Position type and expected hours of work:

• Full-time. Must be able to work flexible schedules (including nights, weekends, overtime) as needed.

Travel Demands:

• N/A

Wage Range:

$22.00 - $24.00/hour

Benefit Options:

• 401K w/ Company Match,
• FSA and HSA
• Life/AD&D
• Short Term Disability Long Term Disability,Pet Insurance, Aflac

Travel Demands:

N/A

Affirmative action plan/equal employer opportunity (AAP/EEO) statement:

Canon Medical Diagnostics USA, Inc. (CMDU) provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, creed, gender, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, marital status, pregnancy, sex, gender expression or identity, sexual orientation, citizenship, genetics or any other legally protected class period in addition to federal law requirements, CMDU complies with applicable state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment in every location in which the company has facilities. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training.

Disclaimer:

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of the work being performed by people assigned to this work. This is not an exhaustive list of all duties and responsibilities. CMDU management reserves the right to amend and change responsibilities to meet business and organizational needs as necessary.