Manufacturing Technician - Compounding

Role Summary

The Compound Manufacturing Technician supports routine production of biochemical reagents, buffers, and protein formulations within a reagent preparation environment. This role collaborates with assemblers and material coordinators to ensure accurate, timely, and compliant execution of manufacturing processes. The technician maintains high standards of documentation, organizational discipline, and technical proficiency to meet production goals and quality requirements.

Responsibilities

• Prepare buffers, biochemical formulations, and protein conjugates according to established procedures.
• Perform hands-on wet-lab activities such as pipetting, weighing, pH adjustment, and use of common analytical tools and instruments.
• Document all manufacturing activities in batch records, travelers, and electronic/paper systems with high attention to accuracy.
• Track and maintain inventory of supplies to ensure production readiness.
• Follow standard operating procedures (SOPs) and maintain compliance with quality and safety standards.
• Apply new techniques, procedures, and equipment rapidly and effectively.
• Collaborate with cross-functional team members to support efficient production and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Assist in routine equipment upkeep and basic troubleshooting as needed.
• Handle materials and reagents, including lifting items ranging from 5–50 lbs.
• Adhere to Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP) or ISO standards when applicable.
• Perform additional duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• Required: High School Diploma with 3–5 years of hands-on wet lab or manufacturing experience in a biotech, chemical, or laboratory production environment.
• Or an AA degree in a science-related field or BS degree in Biotechnology, Chemistry, Biology, Engineering, or related scientific discipline with 0–3 years of hands-on wet lab or manufacturing experience in a biotech, chemical, or laboratory production environment.
• Preferred: Experience with immunodetection techniques (e.g., Western Blotting); experience working with protein solutions, protein labeling, or lyophilization; experience in an ISO- or GMP-regulated environment.

Skills

• Knowledge of standard biotech laboratory practices, including pipetting, weighing, pH measurement, mixing, and spectrophotometry.
• Knowledge of basic scientific calculations and statistics.
• Skills in documentation, record-keeping, and adherence to SOPs.
• Skills in problem-solving and troubleshooting routine laboratory or production issues.
• Strong organizational abilities and extreme attention to detail.
• Ability to learn new techniques, processes, and equipment quickly.
• Ability to communicate effectively in verbal and written English.
• Ability to plan, prioritize, and manage multiple tasks efficiently.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively within a team.

Education

• High School Diploma required with 3–5 years of hands-on wet lab or manufacturing experience, or an AA/BS degree as specified under Qualifications.

Additional Requirements

• Physical ability to lift and handle materials weighing 5–50 lbs.
• Ability to stand, walk, and perform repetitive laboratory tasks for extended periods; manual dexterity for laboratory equipment and fine measurement techniques.
• Working in a laboratory and production environment with exposure to chemicals, reagents, and standard lab equipment; minimal travel required.