Manufacturing Technician I

Meso Scale Diagnostics LLC; Rockville (MD); Sur place; USD 40 000 - 58 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

Meso Scale Diagnostics LLC in Rockville, MD is seeking a production professional to help manufacture consumables, kits and reagents in a fast-paced, high-throughput environment. You will operate automated equipment, contribute to process development and ensure documentation supports production schedules.

The ideal candidate has a high school diploma (a degree in Biology, Chemistry, Biotechnology, or Engineering is preferred) and familiarity with GMP/ISO standards.

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.

Responsabilités

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

Connaissances

Lab techniques

Communication

MS Office

Multi-tasking

Mechanical aptitude

Software learning

Formation

High school diploma

Degree in Biology/Chemistry/Biotechnology/Engineering

Outils

MS Office Suite

Description du poste

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

• Operate automated equipment used to perform and produce biological assays and/or reagents
• Contribute to process improvement, assay and process development for manufacturing
• Documentation
  • Complete appropriate documentation to support process and production procedures including data capture, forms, logbooks, and inventory batch records
  • Daily maintenance and documentation of all production equipment
• Participation in general laboratory maintenance including maintaining laboratory cleanliness, supplies and equipment
  • Maintain physical inventory by processing/aliquotting/vialing/labeling materials.
  • Prepare, maintain and report raw material, reagent and/or coated plate inventories.
• Participate in year-end physical inventory
• Follow laboratory safety precautions and use of personal protective equipment
• May manufacture custom and/or prototype requests for customers
• May occasionally handle BSL2 reagents
• 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 $39,600 to $57,500. 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. In addition to competitive salaries, our benefits include medical, dental, and vision coverage, along with prescription benefits. We provide a 401(k) plan with company matching, flexible spending accounts, and company-paid short- and long-term disability insurance as well as group life and accidental death and dismemberment insurance. Our offerings also encompass paid vacation, paid sick leave, paid holidays, and paid parental leave, along with an employee assistance program. Additional voluntary perks include a fitness club membership contribution, pet insurance, identity theft protection, home and auto insurance discounts, and optional supplemental life insurance.

EEO/AA STATEMENT

MSD is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. We are committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive workplace where all individuals are treated with respect and dignity. We welcome applications from all qualified candidates, making employment decisions without regard to race, color, religion, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, marital status, national origin, age, protected veteran status, pregnancy, disability status, or any other protected characteristic. For our full EEO/AA and Pay Transparency statement, please click on the following link: https://www.mesoscale.com/en/our_company/careers/equal_employment_opportunity_statement.

Meso Scale Diagnostics uses E-Verify to validate the work eligibility of candidates.

QUALIFICATIONS

Education

High School Diploma (required)

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