Reagent Manufacturing Technician

Countable Labs, Inc.; Palo Alto (CA); On-site; USD 39,000 - 58,000; Part time

Job summary

Countable Labs, Inc. in Palo Alto is seeking a Reagent Manufacturing Technician to lead daily production of reagents and kits for diagnostics and research.

You will formulate, test, and package chemical and biological reagents, operate filling equipment, and maintain batch records to ensure ISO/GMP compliance. The role emphasizes precise liquid handling, equipment operation, and adherence to quality-control procedures in a fast-paced, collaborative lab setting.

Qualifications

• B.S. degree in a STEM field preferred; hands-on experience accepted.
• 1–3+ years in GMP/ISO-regulated life science manufacturing.
• Experience with PCR/NGS reagents is highly preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead daily production of reagents and kits.
• Formulate, test, and package reagents per SOPs.
• Perform QC checks and maintain batch records (DHRs).
• Ensure compliance with cGMP, GDP, ISO standards.

Skills

Aseptic techniques

Pipetting accuracy

Measurement skills

Detail oriented

Team collaboration

Education

B.S. degree in STEM

Tools

Flow hood

Fume hood

Labeling equipment

Job description

About Countable Labs

At Countable Labs, we’re reimagining the future of genomics and we’d love for you to be a part of it! As the innovators behind our groundbreaking Countable PCR platform, we’re building tools that make a real impact in precision medicine. We’re a startup fueled by innovation, collaboration, and a mission-driven spirit. If you’re ready to roll up your sleeves, build something from the ground up, and help shape the future of genomics, we want you on our team! Countable Labs is an Equal Opportunity Employer

Role Summary

The Reagent Manufacturing Technician leads the daily production of reagents and ensures that all manufactured reagents and kits meet the requirement per the procedures.

You will formulate, test, and package chemical and biological reagents used in diagnostics and research. Responsibilities include precise liquid handling, operating automated filling and labeling equipment, following ISO/GMP regulations, and accurately maintaining batch records and Device History Records (DHRs)

Key Responsibilities

• Formulation & Processing: Accurately measure, weigh, mix, and filter chemical and biological solutions based on precise standard operating procedures (SOPs).
• Filling & Packaging: Aliquot bulk reagents into final container bottles, operate automated/semi-automated fill lines, and assemble multi-reagent kits.
• Quality Control & Assurance: Perform visual inspections, incoming material QC, gather samples for testing, conduct pH/concentration checks, and support root-cause investigations into production deviations.
• Documentation & Compliance: Complete and review batch records and DHRs, ensuring 100% compliance with cGMP, GDP, and ISO standards.
• Inventory & Maintenance: Track raw materials in ERP systems, manage reagent cold-chain storage, and maintain a sterile, organized laboratory workspace.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Previous experience in reagent manufacturing, reagent preparation, or inventory management; experience in PCR and/or NGS reagent manufacturing highly preferred
• Familiarity with working with flow hood and fume hood environments, as well as common equipment in a typical molecular biology lab
• Skillful with pipetting and mixing reagents, including enzymes, oligos, and buffer solutions
• Strong teamwork skills and ability to work collaboratively in a supportive, production-focused lab setting.
• Ability to adapt to changing priorities and perform additional duties as assigned.
• Previous experience and understanding of OSHA hazard communication requirements such as biosafety protocols.
• Familiarity with PCR and DNA quantitation techniques is highly preferred.
• Ability to support as a back-up to shipping, receiving and inventory control.

Required Qualifications

• Education: B.S. degree in a STEM discipline (Biology, Chemistry, Biotech) is preferred, though relevant hands-on experience and completed STEM coursework are often accepted.
• Experience: 1 to 3+ years working in a GMP/ISO-regulated manufacturing environment in life science tools, diagnostic, medical device, or pharmaceutical manufacturing environment. Experience with manufacturing of PCR, NGS, and other molecular biology reagent products highly preferred.
• Skills: Aseptic techniques, high dexterity for repetitive pipetting, proficiency with metric/imperial volume measurements, prolonged standing, color differentiation (relevant given reagent manufacturing such as pH/concentration visual checks) and the physical ability to lift up to 25–50 lbs.
• Superb attention to details; ability and desire to work in a fast-paced environment, and priorities can change on a regular basis

Work Environment

This role is based in a laboratory setting within a manufacturing and packaging department. The standard production hours are flexible and only part-time. The desire is for someone to be here between Monday through Friday from 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., weekends are not currently required. This role is an onsite work that includes time under flowhoods and fume hood areas while filling liquid products, as well as operating printers, labelers, electronic or mechanical filling equipment, and other common molecular biology lab equipment. The position requires wearing appropriate personal protective equipment, including latex gloves and safety glasses. The company offers a supportive and collaborative culture that encourages employees to focus on their professional strengths while maintaining a healthy work-life balance. This is a contract role created to address an extensive backlog, with a history of extensions beyond the initial term based on business needs and performance.

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract position based out of Headquarters in Palo Alto, CA.