Manufacturing Technician I

Glaukos; San Clemente (CA); On-site; USD 40,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Manufacturing Technician I to join their dynamic team in San Clemente, CA. In this role, you will be essential in preparing components, performing quality inspections, and ensuring compliance with good manufacturing practices. This innovative firm is committed to transforming the lives of patients with vision-related conditions, offering a collaborative and empowering work environment. With competitive salaries and comprehensive benefits, this position is perfect for those eager to contribute to meaningful advancements in medical technology. Join a team that values leadership, innovation, and social responsibility.

Benefits

Medical/Dental/Vision Insurance

Life Insurance

Stock Options

401(k) Employer Match

Employee Stock Purchase Program

Generous Time Off

Paid Holidays

Volunteer Time Off

Qualifications

• Experience in medical device, pharmaceutical, or biotechnology industries.
• Knowledge of clean room standards and practices.

Responsibilities

• Prepare components and build assemblies following GMP standards.
• Perform documentation and data input for quality control.
• Conduct in-process inspections and validation activities.

Skills

Documentation Practices

Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP)

Data Entry

Basic Calculations

Visual Inspections

Preventive Maintenance

Education

High School Diploma

Tools

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Oracle

Job description

GLAUKOS #DareToDomore Manufacturing Technician I – San Clemente, CA

Founded in 1998, Glaukos is publicly traded ophthalmic medical technology and pharmaceutical company focused on developing and commercializing novel therapies for the treatment of glaucoma, corneal disorders and retinal diseases. Our global headquarters is in Aliso Viejo, California, and we have additional locations in the United States, Canada, United Kingdom, Germany, Japan, Australia and Brazil.

How will you make an impact?

The Manufacturing Technician I, based in San Clemente, CA, will perform all activities with good documentation practices (GDP) in accordance with current good manufacturing practices (cGMPs) and quality system regulation (QSR) medical device good manufacturing practices (GMP) requirements.

What will you do?

The Manufacturing Technician I, based in San Clemente, CA will be responsible for the following:
Prepare components and build assemblies

• Prepare bulk drug formulations
• Perform the following:
• Filing, capping, and crimping operations
• Packaging and labeling operations
• Sampling
• Visual inspections
• Documentation and data input into materials requirement planning (MRP), Batch Records (BRs), and Device History Record (DHR)
• Track clean room, environmental chambers, and equipment preventive maintenance (PMs)

Additional responsibilities will include:

• Perform basic calculation and data entry
• Assemble, disassemble, and clean process equipment
• Clean, etch, passivate, assemble, and inspect components
• Process and assemble components in accordance with documented specifications and procedures
• Prepare operations for:
• Bulk drug formulation
• Filling, capping and crimping
• Packaging and labeling
• Perform in-process inspection of assemblies and finished products in accordance with specification criteria
• Ability to perform validation activities (IQ/OQ/PQ/TMV/PV) as well as routine equipment preventative maintenance (PM)
• Coordinate with approved vendors daily/weekly/monthly/quarterly additional activities, collect vendor certificates, and complete documentation
• Use Microsoft Word, Excel and Oracle to complete document reviews, training, check inventory, and create forecasts
• Organize and clean the work areas: clean room, production areas, laboratory areas, and warehouse
• Perform additional duties and projects as required to facilitate Operations, Engineering, Clinical, and Quality Assurance goals and objectives

How will you get here?

To be successful in this role, you will need to have the following industry (medical device, pharmaceutical, and/or biotechnology) and educational experience.

It is highly desirable to have experience working in and maintaining a clean room in accordance with GDP, cGMPs, and QSR standards.

Level - I

• 0 – 3 years’ experience with high school diploma.

Generous. Innovative. Leadership-driven. Family-oriented. Socially responsible.

These are just a few of the terms our employees use to describe their experiences as a part of the Glaukos family.

Those may seem like big aspirations, but here at Glaukos, we recognize the deep significance and profound meaning that comes from knowing that we can make a meaningful difference by helping improve eyesight of people worldwide. And because we’re a rapidly growing company with a dynamic, fast-paced culture, individual employees are empowered with more diverse and enriching challenges that might not be possible at a larger company, and more fulfillment in knowing every person and every task is directly tied to making a difference in the life of others.

We offer competitive salary (based on experience), bonus eligibility, medical/dental/vision, life insurance, stock options, 401(k) Employer Match, Employee Stock Purchase Program, generous time off & paid holidays as well as time-off to volunteer in the community, plus the opportunity to work for a company that is pioneering a new glaucoma treatment class! Check out our profile on The Muse to get an inside look at our company culture. Glaukos Corporation has been Certified as a Great Place to Work the last two years!

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

About the company

Glaukos works relentlessly to create and deliver transformative therapies for patients struggling with glaucoma, corneal disorders, and retinal diseases.