Scale Up Technician

MonoSol; La Porte (IN); On-site; USD 24,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual incentive program

Profit sharing (when eligible)

Medical/dental/vision insurance

Disability insurance

Life insurance

Job summary

MonoSol in Indiana (La Porte) is seeking a Scale Up Technician. This entry-level role provides hands-on training in equipment operation, safety, and continuous improvement while you work with engineers and production teams to support trial execution and process optimization.

You will learn to operate and monitor equipment, collect data, ensure quality, and maintain a safe work environment. This role offers growth in a fast-paced manufacturing setting with comprehensive safety and training

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Previous manufacturing/production experience preferred.
• Ability to follow safety procedures and document data accurately.

Responsibilities

• Operate, monitor, and adjust equipment to support scale-up.
• Perform inspections, cleaning, preventive maintenance, basic troubleshooting.
• Collect and verify process and quality data for teams.
• Inspect finished goods and raw materials for quality compliance.
• Maintain 5S housekeeping to ensure a safe work area.
• Follow safety procedures including PPE, LOTO, incident reporting.
• Assist with process changes and respond to operational issues.
• Participate in training to build technical capabilities.

Skills

Equipment operation

Safety compliance

Quality data collection

Attention to detail

Troubleshooting basics

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

As a Scale Up Technician, you will support research and development and production activities by operating equipment, maintaining safe work practices, collecting process data, and assisting with quality assurance activities. This entry-level role provides hands‑on training in manufacturing processes, equipment operation, safety compliance, and continuous improvement while building foundational technical skills in a fast‑paced operational environment. Working closely with engineers and production teams, you will contribute to trial execution, equipment maintenance, and process optimization efforts while supporting the company's commitment to safety, quality, and operational excellence.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Operate, monitor, and adjust manufacturing equipment to support production and scale‑up activities.
• Perform equipment inspections, cleaning, preventive maintenance, and basic troubleshooting activities.
• Collect, record, and verify process and quality data to support operational and engineering teams.
• Inspect finished goods and raw materials to ensure compliance with quality standards.
• Maintain housekeeping and 5S standards to support a safe and efficient work environment.
• Follow all safety procedures, including PPE requirements, lockout/tagout practices, and incident reporting processes.
• Assist with implementing approved process changes and responding to operational issues within established guidelines.
• Participate in training and development activities to build technical knowledge and operational capability.

QUALIFICATIONS

Education and Experience

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Previous manufacturing, production, equipment operation, or industrial experience preferred.
• Experience working in a safety‑focused environment is preferred.

Skills

• Equipment operation and basic troubleshooting.
• Safety compliance and safe work practices.
• Quality inspection and data collection.
• Planning, organization, and attention to detail.
• Basic maintenance and equipment care.

Behaviors

• Ensures Accountability
• Drives Results
• Communicates Clearly
• Action Oriented
• Self-Development and Continuous Learning

Status: Full Time

Additional information

Applicable only to applicants applying to a position in any location with pay disclosure requirements under state or local law:

• The compensation range that is described below is the possible base pay compensation that the company believes in good faith that it will pay for this role at the time of posting based on job grade for the position. Individual compensation within this range is based on many factors such as years of experience etc. so the company might pay more or less than the posted range and it is understood that this range may be modified in the future.
• In addition to base compensation, MonoSol provides a yearly incentive compensation bonus, a profit sharing bonus when eligible, a comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, vision insurances, short term disability, long term disability, accidental death and dismemberment, term life insurance, voluntary term life insurance, transit flexible spending account (if applicable), employee assistance program, identity theft protection, 401k and paid time off (vacation and sick days).

Hourly Rate - $21.00 per hour

Paid Time Off - 15 days

CLOSING

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by employees assigned to this position. They are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required. The Company reserves the right to modify this job description as business needs require.

DISCLAIMER

As part of the employment process, finalist candidates may be required to successfully complete applicable pre-employment screenings, including a background check, drug screen, and/or physical examination where permitted by law. The Company is an equal opportunity employer and considers all qualified applicants without regard to protected status under applicable law.

Equal Opportunity Employer

This employer is required to notify all applicants of their rights pursuant to federal employment laws.For further information, please review the Know Your Rights notice from the Department of Labor.