Production Technician - Microbial Media & GMP Ops (4/10)

Paylocity; 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

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.