Manufacturing Technician I

MESO SCALE DIAGNOSTICS, LLC.; Rockville (MD); On-site; USD 38,000 - 56,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Manufacturing Technician I to join their dynamic team in a fast-paced production environment. This role involves operating automated equipment, contributing to process improvements, and maintaining essential documentation. The ideal candidate will possess a strong foundation in laboratory techniques and safety protocols, along with excellent communication skills. With a focus on continuous improvement and teamwork, this position offers an exciting opportunity to make a significant impact in the manufacturing of essential biological products. Join a company committed to innovation and employee well-being, where your contributions will be valued and rewarded.

Benefits

Medical Coverage

Dental Coverage

Vision Coverage

401(k) with Company Matching

Paid Vacation

Sick Leave

Parental Leave

Fitness Memberships

Pet Insurance

Qualifications

• High School diploma required; degree in related field preferred.
• Prior manufacturing experience and knowledge of cGMP/ISO preferred.

Responsibilities

• Operate automated equipment for biological assays and reagents.
• Maintain documentation and participate in laboratory maintenance.
• Follow safety precautions and handle BSL2 reagents as needed.

Skills

Laboratory Techniques

Communication Skills

Mechanical Aptitude

MS Office Proficiency

Multi-tasking

Education

High School Diploma

Degree in Biology, Chemistry, or related field

Tools

MRP/ERP Systems

JDE Systems

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Position Summary

Production role in consumables, kit or reagent manufacturing responsible for meeting production schedules in a fast-paced, high throughput industrial setting. This may include the production of coated plates, chemical buffers, and biological diluents/reagents and/or assembled kits for customer order fulfillment. Some degree of professional latitude, creativity and self-management is expected.

Duties And Responsibilities

1. Operate automated equipment used to perform and produce biological assays and/or reagents
2. Contribute to process improvement, assay and process development for manufacturing
3. Documentation
4. Complete appropriate documentation to support process and production procedures including data capture, forms, logbooks, and inventory batch records
5. Daily maintenance and documentation of all production equipment
6. Participation in general laboratory maintenance including maintaining laboratory cleanliness, supplies and equipment
7. Maintain physical inventory by processing/aliquotting/vialing/labeling materials.
8. Prepare, maintain and report raw material, reagent and/or coated plate inventories.
9. Participate in year-end physical inventory
10. Follow laboratory safety precautions and use of personal protective equipment
11. May manufacture custom and/or prototype requests for customers
12. May occasionally handle BSL2 reagents
13. Specific duties may vary depending upon departmental requirements

Experience And Qualifications

• High School diploma required
• A degree in Biology, Chemistry, Biotechnology, Engineering or related field is preferred
• Prior manufacturing experience a plus.
• Experience with MRP/ERP and JDE systems preferred
• Experience with cGMP and/or ISO certification highly preferred

Knowledge, Skills And Abilities

• Aptitude for learning and adhering to standard laboratory techniques and safety precautions
• Understand scientific fundamentals and analytical background
• Ability to learn additional software applications/tools
• Mechanical aptitude including equipment troubleshooting
• Excellent oral, written communication and interpersonal skills
• Effectively communicate issues/problems and results that impact timelines, accuracy and reliability of data
• Proficiency in MS Office Suite
• Ability to multi-task and work productively in a demanding manufacturing environment with changing priorities

Physical Demands

• This position requires the ability to communicate and exchange information, utilize equipment necessary to perform the job, and frequent lifting up to 50 lbs.
• Up to 80% of the day may be spent at a lab bench and/or in the cleanroom

Work Environment

Standard industrial manufacturing, logistics and/or cleanroom environment

Compensation Summary

The annual base salary for this position ranges from $38,500 to $55,900. This salary range represents a general guideline as MSD considers other factors when presenting an offer of employment, such as scope and responsibilities of the position, external market factors, and the candidate’s knowledge, skills, abilities, education and experience. Employees may qualify for a discretionary or non-discretionary bonus in addition to their base salary. These annual bonuses are intended to recognize individual performance and enable employees to benefit from the Company's overall success.

Benefits Summary

At MSD, we offer a comprehensive benefits package to support our employees' well-being and financial security. These include medical, dental, and vision coverage, 401(k) with company matching, flexible spending accounts, paid vacation, sick leave, holidays, parental leave, and additional perks like fitness memberships, pet insurance, and more.

Eeo/Aa Statement

MSD is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. We are committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive workplace. We welcome applications from all qualified candidates without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, or other protected characteristics. For full statement, visit: EEO/AA statement.

Additional Details

• Seniority level: Entry level
• Employment type: Full-time
• Job function: Management and Manufacturing