Production Technician

BIOLOG; Morgan Hill (CA); On-site; USD 33,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation

Comprehensive medical coverage

Company-paid life, short-term, and LT‑

Flexible paid time off and paid sick

13 paid holidays

401(k) with company match

Stock options

Job summary

Biolog is seeking a Production Technician to support the pouring, inspection, and packaging of PRAS culture media, ensuring products meet customer specifications while supporting daily production goals.

You will maintain cleanliness and perform routine maintenance of equipment, with on-the-job training provided for specific processes. Located at our California facilities, this role is onsite and essential to manufacturing quality.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of basic chemistry and math needed to measure and prepare media.
• Ability to operate production equipment used for pouring and packaging culture media.
• Understanding of sterile technique and contamination prevention practices.
• Strong attention to detail and ability to follow multi-step manufacturing procedures accurately.

Responsibilities

• Pour, inspect, and package prepared culture media in a sterile, accurate, and timely manner.
• Print and apply product labels for tubes and packaged materials.
• Operate production equipment including autoclaves, heat sealers, sensor/controllers, tube pouring machines, gas tank regulators, cap robots, automated pouring lines, boilers, packaging automation systems, and printers.
• Perform routine inspection and maintenance of production equipment.
• Use sterile technique to prevent contamination and ensure product integrity.
• Clean and disinfect production chambers before and after use.

Skills

Chemistry basics

Media preparation

Sterile technique

Attention to detail

Time management

Problem solving

Professional communication

GMP/ISO awareness

Job description

Description

Join a company transforming how the world understands microbes.

Biolog is a global innovator in microbial identification, phenotypic cell profiling, and metabolic fingerprinting, fueling faster and smarter breakthroughs across biotech, pharma, food safety, and more. With three specialized sites across California and Delaware, we deliver both cutting-edge instrumentation and comprehensive microbiology testing, including rapid foodborne pathogen detection, phenotypic characterization, and advanced multiomic microbial identification.

Why Biolog?

We are driven by the impact our technology makes in clinical microbiology, diagnostics, infectious disease research, and laboratory innovation. If you’re motivated by science-driven selling, building long-term partnerships, and helping hospitals and diagnostic labs deliver better outcomes, you belong on our team.

The Role

Biolog is seeking a Production Technician to support the pouring, inspection, and packaging of pre-reduced anaerobically sterilized (PRAS) culture media including tubes and plates. This role ensures products meet customer specifications while supporting daily production goals.

The Production Technician is also responsible for maintaining cleanliness and performing routine maintenance of equipment within the production area. On-the-job training is provided for specific manufacturing processes.

Requirements

Where You Make a Difference

• Pour, inspect, and package prepared culture media in a sterile, accurate, and timely manner
• Print and apply product labels for tubes and packaged materials
• Operate production equipment including autoclaves, heat sealers, sensor/controllers, tube pouring machines, gas tank regulators, cap robots, automated pouring lines, boilers, packaging automation systems, and printers
• Perform routine inspection and maintenance of production equipment
• Use sterile technique to prevent contamination and ensure product integrity
• Clean and disinfect production chambers before and after use
• Maintain a clean, organized, and compliant production workspace
• Support additional duties such as shipping activities as assigned

What You Bring

• Knowledge of basic chemistry and math skills needed to measure and prepare media
• Ability to operate production equipment used for pouring and packaging culture media
• Understanding of sterile technique and contamination prevention practices
• Strong attention to detail and ability to follow multi-step manufacturing procedures accurately
• Ability to organize work efficiently and meet production timelines
• Sound judgment and ability to troubleshoot minor issues, escalating complex problems to the Production Manager
• Strong communication skills and professionalism when working with supervisors, coworkers, and management
• Familiarity with regulatory requirements and manufacturing standards such as ISO and GMP is a plus

What We Offer

• Competitive compensation
• Comprehensive medical coverage with 100% employer-paid premiums for employees and 75% for dependents, plus dental and vision included
• Company-paid life, short-term, and long-term disability insurance
• Flexible paid time off and paid sick leave
• 13 paid holidays
• 401(k), with a company match
• Stock options

Schedule:

4/10 work schedule

Annual Salary: $24.00-$26.00/hour