Manufacturing Technician I

Purpose
Performs functions associated with cGMP manufacturing operations within the biologics production facility, including working with engineers in set-up and calibration tasks, as well as performing rework and quality testing related to the production of parts, components and final materials. Uses programs (e.g., LIMS, SAP, automated control systems) to collect and evaluate operating data to conduct on-line adjustments to products, instruments, or equipment. Determines and may assist in developing methods and procedures to control or modify the manufacturing process.

Responsibilities
- Shipping finished materials.
- Maintaining inventory levels.
- Sampling of in-process and raw materials.
- Running glass washer / autoclave.
- Buffer / media preparation.
- Equipment preparation (CIP / SIP).
- Cell culture (from vial thaw to production scale).
- Column chromatography.
- Tangential flow filtration.

Qualifications
- High School diploma (or equivalent) with 2+ years experience; or Associates degree in science with 1+ years relevant experience; or Bachelor’s degree with 0+ year relevant experience.
- Acquires job skills and learns company policies/procedures to complete routine tasks.
- Works on routine assignments requiring limited judgment.
- Recognizes deviations from accepted practices.
- Normally receives detailed instructions; works under close supervision.

Benefits (if applicable/explicitly listed)
- Paid time off (vacation, holidays, sick), medical/dental/vision insurance, and 401(k) to eligible employees.
- Eligible to participate in short-term incentive programs.