Manufacturing Technician II or III

Argonaut Manufacturing Services Inc.; Carlsbad (CA); On-site; USD 100,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

Argonaut Manufacturing Services Inc. is seeking a Manufacturing Associate II responsible for executing manufacturing processes while complying with cGMP and safety guidelines. The successful candidate will engage in various tasks including documentation, quality inspections, and machinery operation while ensuring high standards of production integrity in an on-site environment.

Benefits

Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance

401(k) Retirement Plan with Company Matching

Paid Time Off (14 Days)

Company-Paid Life Insurance

Flexible Spending Account (FSA)

Short-Term and Long-Term Disability Insurance

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or high school diploma plus relevant experience required.
• Experience in cGMP manufacturing preferred.
• Must read, write, and converse in English for training.

Responsibilities

• Execute manufacturing processes adhering to cGMP standards.
• Participate in Quality Working Teams.
• Perform visual inspections of products and packaging.

Skills

Punctuality

Communication Skills

cGMP Knowledge

Inspection Skills

Problem-Solving

Education

Bachelor's degree in a related field

High school diploma with 1 - 3 years' related work experience

Tools

NetSuite

Production equipment (e.g., pipettes, balances)

Job description

Corporate Overview

Argonaut Manufacturing Services Inc. is a contract manufacturing organization (CMO) headquartered in Carlsbad, CA with over 100,000 square feet of manufacturing space across four locations. The company is dedicated to serving highly innovative companies in the biopharmaceutical and molecular diagnostics industries. Argonaut is a full service, cost-effective partner, providing complete solutions in the areas of formulation, filling and final kitting of reagents and consumables. Argonaut provides quality and regulatory expertise to assure the highest in quality manufacturing and supply chain excellence.

Benefits and Pay Range

At Argonaut Manufacturing Services we value our employees and are proud to offer a comprehensive benefits package designed to support your well-being and financial future. Eligible, Full-Time employees enjoy:

Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance

Company-Paid Life Insurance (1x Annual Salary)

Voluntary Life Insurance Options

Short-Term and Long-Term Disability Insurance

Flexible Spending Account (FSA) & Health Savings Account (HSA)

401(k) Retirement Plan with Company Matching

14 Days of Paid Time Off (PTO)

10 Paid Holidays Annually

The pay range for this position is $20.00 - $26.00 per hour. Actual compensation will be based on factors such as location, skills, education, experience, and other relevant qualifications.

Position Overview

The Manufacturing Associate II is responsible for executing all manufacturing department processes while strictly adhering to cGMP, environmental health and safety guidelines and any other related regulations that could apply. The Manufacturing Associate II is expected to fully participate in both departmental projects and any quality working teams that may be applicable. This position shall be responsible for the hands-on execution of activities as they relate to the manufacturing of products. All of the specific requirements presented in this job description are applicable to the functional area in which it resides.

This role is 100% On-Site, Monday - Friday 8 hours/day (excluding lunch break). Overtime, weekends and holidays may be required. Start time for this position is 6:00 am with a consistent schedule. Exceptions to the schedule must be approved by the manager in advance.

Responsibilities and Duties

• Ability to work within an ISO 13485 and cGMP production environment and ensure compliance with our quality system.
• Execute documentation based on cGMP and GDP procedures, as well as perform documentation review post manufacturing execution.
• Participate in Quality Working Teams and Continuous Improvement Teams.
• Visual inspection of lyophilized product and heat seals of packaging.
• Clean and sanitize manufacturing and associated support areas.
• Responsible for monitoring machinery and reporting alarms to lead technician or Supervisor.
• Conduct daily documentation review.
• Participate in Quality Working Teams and Continuous Improvement Teams.
• Operate large machinery and monitor automated.
• Employee may be required to manage hazardous wastes in compliance with company procedures & State/Federal/Local hazardous waste regulations. Duties may include identifying, handling, generating, accumulating, storing, labeling, and on-site transporting of hazardous wastes.
• Perform daily arithmetic calculations as it pertains to total volume and liquid concentrations.
• Perform daily unit conversions as it pertains to gravimetric and volumetric measurements.
• Operate production equipment such as pipettes, balances, pH meter and heat sealers.
• Monitor department equipment for proper operation that is within calibration.
• May perform safety and cGMP inspections or observations.
• Ensure compliance with SOP/cGMP and cGDP requirements.
• Assist in training/ leading of new team members in production activities.
• Assist in updating and new revision of standard operating procedures (SOP).
• May need to be an author for any MFG Non-Conformance Reports (NCR) and risk analysis memos.
• Receive and distribute supplies into the production area as necessary.
• Perform NetSuite transaction, issue material, completion and closing of work orders.
• May assist with review of quality assurance logbooks.
• May perform other duties as assigned.

Requirements and Qualifications

Level II: Requires a bachelor's degree in a related field and at least 1 year of work experience at Argonaut or in similar/related industry; or high school diploma with 1 - 3 years' related work experience.

Level III: Requires a bachelor's degree in a related field and at least 5+ year of work experience at Argonaut; or high school diploma with at least 7 years' related work experience.

• Must be punctual and maintain attendance.
• Must be able to read and follow detailed written instructions and have good verbal/written communication skills.
• Must be able to read, write, and converse in English to train and understand cGMP manufacturing and SOP's.
• Understands Manufacturing Production Processes as it pertains to product integrity processes; visual inspection of components, finished goods; manual and semi-automated packaging; product labeling.
• Knowledge of basic chemical and biological safety procedures.
• Basic Knowledge of Formulation/Filling/Kitting operations and capabilities.

Argonaut Manufacturing Services, Inc. is proud to be an equal opportunity employer committed to providing employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age or disability, or any other class protected by Federal, State or local laws. Argonaut complies will all employment eligibility verification requirements of the Immigration and Nationality Act and all must have the authorization to work in the US.