Oligo Manufacturing Technician - ISO 13485/cGMP

LGC; Petaluma (CA); On-site; USD 29,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation with strong 0

Medical, dental, and vision benefits

FSA/HSA Pre-tax savings plans

401(k) retirement plan with company-m

Flexible work options

PTO (paid time off) starting day one

Town Hall meetings onsite/virtual

Pet Insurance

Job summary

LGC Biosearch Technologies in Petaluma, CA, seeks an Oligo Manufacturing Technician I to support Molecular Biology conversion manufacturing in a regulated ISO environment. You will perform production procedures per cGMP and SOPs, and collaborate with cross-functional teams to deliver high-quality oligonucleotide products for research or diagnostic use.

Key duties include learning ISO quality systems, maintaining batch records, calibrating equipment, stocking consumables, and maintaining safety

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a related field or 1 year of equivalent industry experience and/or demonstration of ability to meet the requirements of an Oligo Manufacturing Technician I.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook) and web-based applications.

Responsibilities

• Conscientiously learn requirements of the ISO 9001 and/or ISO 13485 quality management system and diligently follow the Quality Policy, which describes the relevance and importance of the employee’s work to the achievement of LGC’s quality objectives.
• Perform oligonucleotide manufacturing activities in accordance with written protocols and under the direction of departmental leadership.
• Maintain accurate and complete batch records, equipment logs, and other production documentation in compliance with GDP (Good Documentation Practices) and company procedures.
• Perform basic laboratory tasks and analytical measurements using various instruments to support product quality.
• Assist with and/or perform basic troubleshooting, routine maintenance and calibration of laboratory equipment and instruments, documenting and reporting results. Initiate support tickets as needed.
• Maintain a clean, safe, and organized laboratory environment, PPE (Personal Protection Equipment) policies, and where applicable, adhering to cGMP and ISO 13485; Report safety hazards or incidents to supervisors or designated safety personnel.
• Ensure proper labeling and storage of buffers and reagents in accordance with Environmental, Health and Safety (EHS) policy, and dispose of laboratory debris and hazardous waste in compliance with EHS guidelines.
• Participate in team meetings, training sessions, and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Collaborate with team members and support groups to ensure timely and compliant production, report/escalate any delays or deviations with team supervisors.
• Support inventory management by stocking consumables and communicating shortages or out-of-stock items.
• Maintain up-to-date training while actively engaging in learning and development opportunities.
• Adhere to scheduled work hours with flexibility for overtime as required and approved.

Skills

Microsoft Office

Web-based applications

GDP familiarity

Computer literacy

Education

Bachelor's degree in related field

1 year of equivalent industry experience

Tools

HPLC

Mass spectrometry

IR

SpectraMax

Liquid handlers

TFF systems

Pipettes

Unicorn

Empower

LabSolutions

Chromeleon

MassLynx

Softmax Pro

Evoware

Filemaker Pro

Job description

LGC Biosearch Technologies in Petaluma, CA, seeks an Oligo Manufacturing Technician I to support Molecular Biology conversion manufacturing in a regulated ISO environment. You will perform production procedures per cGMP and SOPs, and collaborate with cross-functional teams to deliver high-quality oligonucleotide products for research or diagnostic use.

Key duties include learning ISO quality systems, maintaining batch records, calibrating equipment, stocking consumables, and maintaining safety