Reagents & Protein Purification Technician (ISO 9001)

ACTalent; Newark (CA); Hybrid; USD 34,000 - 41,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental & vision

401(k) Retirement Plan

Life Insurance

Time Off / PTO

Job summary

Actalent is hiring a Manufacturing Technician in Newark, CA to produce high-quality reagents under ISO 9001 standards. The role involves chromatography, protein purification, and kit reagent preparation with both manual and automated methods.

You will document all steps, track KPIs, and maintain equipment while supporting continuous improvement and a collaborative, balanced work environment.

Qualifications

• BS or BA in Chemistry, Biochemistry, Life Sciences, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• 12 years of experience with column chromatography and/or protein purification.
• Familiarity with ISO 9001:2015 quality systems and related documentation practices.
• Ability to lift up to 25 pounds as part of routine duties.
• Strong documentation skills and adherence to SOPs.

Responsibilities

• Manufacture reagents in compliance with ISO 9001 requirements and established SOPs.
• Document all manufacturing steps with good documentation practices for traceability and accuracy.
• Collect, track, and analyze KPIs related to manufacturing processes.
• Perform column purification and chromatography, protein conjugations, and kit reagent preparation using manual and automated procedures.
• Maintain, calibrate, and validate production equipment to ensure reliability.
• Guide, train, and assist other associates under supervision to support skill development.
• Draft and revise manufacturing documents and ISO-related documentation as needed.
• Support investigations of non-conforming materials and contribute to corrective actions.

Skills

Attention to detail

Documentation practices

Teamwork and communication

Pipette and lab equipment use

Education

BS or BA in Chemistry/Life Sciences/Biochemistry

Tools

Chromatography

Protein purification systems

Job description

Actalent is hiring a Manufacturing Technician in Newark, CA to produce high-quality reagents under ISO 9001 standards. The role involves chromatography, protein purification, and kit reagent preparation with both manual and automated methods.

You will document all steps, track KPIs, and maintain equipment while supporting continuous improvement and a collaborative, balanced work environment.