Work Schedule

First Shift (Days)

Environmental Conditions

Adherence to all Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP) Safety Standards, Cold Room/Freezers -22degreesF/-6degrees C, Laboratory Setting, Some degree of PPE (Personal Protective Equipment) required (safety glasses, gowning, gloves, lab coat, ear plugs etc.), Strong Odors (chemical, lubricants, biological products etc.), Will work with hazardous/toxic materials

Job Description

Operator II Job Description

As an Operator II, you will play an exceptionally vital role in the final formulation of various product lines that serve the Biotech industry. Attention to detail is essential, as errors can lead to significant interpretive mistakes.

Essential Functions:

Conduct production and quality analysis of reagents, components, and finished products in accordance with SOPs, work instructions, and manufacturing scheduling, ensuring timely availability of high-quality, efficient productsCommunicate effectively with workgroups to ensure the completion of daily production tasksOperate in both standard and cleanroom environments, adhering strictly to room-specific PPE requirementsSupervise and operate production equipment, making vital adjustments to maintain smooth operations and high-quality outcomesCollaborate with other technicians to perform formulation, filling, and labeling of productsAccurately comprehend and complete production paperwork, including product reconciliation, label reconciliation, labor sheets, product fill checks, and torque checksFollow manufacturing steps accurately as outlined in the paperwork, without deviationsHandle chemicals and hazardous materials safelyAdhere to all company safety regulations and proceduresFollow ISO 13485 guidelines and all company SOPsClean and sanitize work areas, machines, glassware, and equipment as needed or advisedBe flexible to work overtime as the need arisesPerform other duties as assigned

Physical Requirements:

Regularly stand, walk, use hands to handle objects, tools, or controls, talk, hear, and smellFrequently reach with hands and arms, stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawlAbility to sit for extended periods depending on the nature of the workFrequently lift and/or move up to 10 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 40 poundsVision abilities required include close vision, distance vision, color vision, and the ability to adjust focusWork in a moderate noise level environment

Skills:

Proficiency in basic packaging techniques, equipment, and protocol record retentionComfortable handling chemicalsStrong computational skillsComplete tasks accurately without deviation

Education:

Minimum High School Diploma or equivalent experiencePreferred: BS (or AS + meaningful experience) in Biology, Chemistry, Biochemistry, Molecular Biology, or other related life science field

Experience Required:

Follow policies, procedures, and instructions, and to enforce consistently and independently to the production scheduleAbility to work in a fast-paced environment with changing prioritiesBasic digital literacy, including proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite

Preferred:

1+ year experience in a life science/biotechnology fieldExperience with collecting optical density measurements and detailed formulation of bulk reagentsExperience with filling, capping, and labeling using precision liquid handling tools and processesExperience in manufacturing diagnostic products for research and regulated marketsExperience in completing documentation using Good Documentation Practices (GDP)