Temporary Manufacturing Associate I, Lab Operations

Maravai LifeSciences; Sterling (IL); On-site; USD 25,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

RSU grants and employee stock purchase

Comprehensive medical plans and HSA/Fs

Fertility & family planning assistance

Pet insurance

Retirement contributions

Holidays & Paid Time Off

Job summary

Maravai LifeSciences is seeking a Temporary Manufacturing Associate I to join the Manufacturing team. The role focuses on formulating reagents, packaging, labeling, and handling non-hazardous and hazardous materials for oligonucleotide synthesis and purification.

You will work with SOPs/WIs, maintain inventory, and ensure proper documentation in a fast-paced environment. Responsibilities include instrument and glassware maintenance, shipping support, and compliance with safety guidelines.

Qualifications

• High School diploma required.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Must follow written SOPs/WIs and leadership instructions.
• Self-motivated; able to work in a team or individually.
• Able to work in a fast-paced environment with attention to detail.
• Excellent attention to detail and fine motor skills.
• Good timekeeping and punctual arrival to shifts.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite.
• Experience with FileMaker and NetSuite ERP is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Prepare catalog products using manufacturing instructions, procedures and protocols.
• Package, label, and store products and materials.
• Maintain inventory of catalog products and raw materials.
• Perform general laboratory and equipment maintenance.
• Clean and evaluate production glassware.
• Assemble support columns and document work with good practices.
• Distribute products with proper documentation and SOPs.
• Inspect finished goods and fulfill orders from stock.
• Inspect orders before shipment and assist shipping/receiving.
• Store hazardous materials properly and dispose of waste safely.
• Perform other duties; work with PPE daily; lift up to 50 lbs.
• Make batches of 40–70 liters; support production as required.

Skills

Communication skills

SOPs/WIs adherence

Team and independent work

Attention to detail

Timekeeping

Microsoft Office

Education

HS diploma

Tools

FileMaker

NetSuite ERP

Job description

Who we are:

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:

• High School diploma required.
• 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.
• Retirementcontributions.
• Holidays & Paid Time Off.

Benefits may vary by region and employment type and do not apply to temporary employees or contractors. See a comprehensive list of benefits at our Benefits & growth site at https://www.maravai.com/careers/benefits-and-growth/

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.