Media Formulation Technician – Stock Options & GMP Lab

Biolog; Morgan Hill (CA); On-site; USD 103,155,000 - 110,318,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive medical coverage (employ

Family medical coverage

Employer-paid life, short- and long‑k)

Job summary

Biolog in Morgan Hill, CA is seeking a detail-oriented Media Formulation Associate to join the Media Production team. You will prepare pre-reduced anaerobically sterilized culture media to defined specs, manage inventory, and support procurement activities in a regulated setting.

The role requires basic chemistry and math skills, meticulous documentation, and the ability to operate production equipment while adhering to safety and GMP standards.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in a life science field; chemistry background preferred.
• Basic chemistry and mathematics knowledge to measure and prepare media.
• Ability to follow detailed written work instructions and perform multiple steps.
• Knowledge of sterile technique and contamination prevention.
• Ability to operate or learn production equipment for media prep.

Responsibilities

• Check the production calendar and prepare manufacturing records.
• Prepare records and verify lot numbers, quantities, and volumes.
• Measure and mix ingredients as instructed; document steps.
• Operate media prep equipment (autoclaves, boilers, stir plates, reactors, pH meters, scales).
• Return components to storage and clean equipment per procedures.
• Manage Media Production inventory in NetSuite (POs, replenishment, monitoring).
• Help prevent material shortages and identify cost-saving opportunities.
• Follow SOPs and ISO/GMP regulatory requirements.
• Escalate complex issues to Operations Manager and assist with other duties.

Skills

Attention to detail

Chemistry knowledge

Mathematics

Written procedures following

Inventory management

Communication skills

Team collaboration

Stand for up to 2 hours

Lifting 15-35 lbs

Operate production equipment

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Life Science

Tools

NetSuite ERP

Job description

Biolog in Morgan Hill, CA is seeking a detail-oriented Media Formulation Associate to join the Media Production team. You will prepare pre-reduced anaerobically sterilized culture media to defined specs, manage inventory, and support procurement activities in a regulated setting.

The role requires basic chemistry and math skills, meticulous documentation, and the ability to operate production equipment while adhering to safety and GMP standards.