Temporary Manufacturing Associate I, Lab Operations

Maravai-Lifesciences; Sterling (VA); On-site; USD 25,000 - 33,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

RSU grants

Employee stock purchase plan

Medical plans (HSA/FSA)

Fertility assistance

Pet insurance

Job summary

Maravai LifeSciences is hiring a Temporary Manufacturing Associate I, Lab Operations to support oligonucleotide synthesis and purification. The role involves formulating reagents, packaging supports, and working with Hazardous materials in a lab setting.

You will follow SOPs, maintain inventory, and assist with shipping, receiving, and QA documentation. This position requires ability to lift 50 lbs and work in a fast-paced environment at the Sterling, VA site.

Qualifications

• Must have good communication skills, written and verbal.
• Must be able to follow written Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs)/Work Instructions (WIs).
• Must be self-motivated and able to work both in a team setting as well as individually.
• Must be able to work in a fast paced environment without getting overwhelmed.
• Must be able to perform repetitious activities while maintaining accuracy.
• Must have excellent attention to detail and be able to perform detail-oriented work requiring fine motor skills.
• Must be a good timekeeper and ensure prompt arrival to work for each scheduled shift.
• Must have functional knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite.
• Experience with FileMaker database and NetSuite ERP software a plus.

Responsibilities

• Prepare catalog products using manufacturing instructions, procedures and protocols.
• Associated tasks include packaging, labeling, and storing of product.
• Maintaining inventory of catalog products and raw materials.
• General laboratory maintenance and equipment maintenance.
• Evaluation and cleaning of necessary production glassware.
• Evaluation and assembly of support columns.
• Distribution of products with correct documentation, using good documentation practices.
• Inspection of finished goods.
• Fulfill products from stock for customer orders.
• Inspection of completed orders prior to shipment.
• Assist with general shipping and receiving of products and materials.
• Proper storage, handling, and disposal of organic solvents, hazardous chemicals, and waste.
• Perform other functions and duties as required.
• Work with hazardous materials on daily basis that will require wearing proper PPE at all time.
• Able to lift 50lbs.
• Making 40-70 liter batches at a time.
• Perform other functions and duties as required.

Skills

Good communication skills

Written and verbal SOPs/WIs

Self-motivated

Team player

Attention to detail

Microsoft Office Suite

FileMaker

NetSuite ERP

Tools

Microsoft Office

FileMaker

NetSuite ERP

Job description

Temporary Manufacturing Associate I, Lab Operations

Maravai LifeSciences translates extraordinary science into everyday miracles, helping biotech, biopharma, and life sciences companies everywhere deliver novel vaccines, therapeutics, and diagnostics. We are global leaders in providing products and services within the fields of nucleic acid production and biologics safety testing to many of the world's leading biopharma, vaccine, diagnostics, and cell and gene therapy companies.

At Maravai, we believe that diverse perspectives are the foundation of innovation.Through an inclusive andequitableculture where every team member is inspired to bring their best selves to work, we cultivate an environment in which we can lead together,providingdifferentiated value to our customers, and enabling the miracles of science.For over 35 years,Maravai’sportfolio companies have served as a catalyst for innovative, lifesaving technology for humanity. Pioneering nucleotide research since itsinception, we are now leading the way in the rapidly expanding mRNA market.

Your next role as a Miracle Maker

Maravai LifeSciences is seeking a #MiracleMaker to join our Manufacturing team as a Temporary Manufactruring Associate I, Lab Operations . The primary role of Manufacturing Associate I is to formulate reagents, package supports, phosphoramidites, and other non-hazardous materials needed for the synthesis and purification of oligonucleotides as well as working with Hazardous materials and knowledge of general chemistry techniques.

How you will make an impact:

• Prepare catalog products using manufacturing instructions, procedures and protocols
• Associated tasks include packaging, labeling, and storing of product
• Maintaining inventory of catalog products and raw materials
• General laboratory maintenance and equipment maintenance
• Evaluation and cleaning of necessary production glassware
• Evaluation and assembly of support columns
• Distribution of products with correct documentation, using good documentation practices.
• Inspection of finished goods.
• Fulfill products from stock for customer orders
• Inspection of completed orders prior to shipment
• Assist with general shipping and receiving of products and materials
• Proper storage, handling, and disposal of organic solvents, hazardous chemicals, and waste
• Perform other functions and duties as required.
• Work with hazardous materials on Daily basis that will require wearing proper PPE at all time
• Able to life 50lbs.
• Making 40-70 liter batches at a time
• Perform other functions and duties as required

The skills and experience that you will bring:

• Must havegood communicationskills, written andverbal.
• Must be able to followwrittenStandard Operating Procedures (SOPs)/Work Instructions (WIs)
• as well as personalized instruction from leaders.
• Must be self-motivated and able to work both in a team setting as well as individually.
• Must beableto work in a fact paced environmentwithout getting overwhelmed.
• Must be able to perform repetitious activitieswhilemaintainingaccuracy.
• Must have excellent attention to detail and be able to performdetail-oriented work requiring fine motor skills.
• Must be a good timekeeper and ensure prompt arrival to workforeach scheduled shift.
• Must have functional knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite.
• Experience with FileMaker database and NetSuiteERPsoftwarea plus.
• This is a manufacturing and production based job. No real research is involved.

#LI-Onsite

The benefits of being a #MiracleMaker:

• You have the potential to change,improve, and save lives around the world.
• You have the opportunity to be a partowner inMaravai through RSU grants andoptionalemployee stock purchase plans.
• Weoffer comprehensivemedical plansandHSA/FSAoptions.
• Fertility &family planningassistance.
• A variety ofadditionaloptional benefitsand insurance options, includingpet insurance.

MaravaiLifeSciences is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex including sexualorientation,and gender identity, national origin, disability, protected Veteran Status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.

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