Production Lab Technologist (Biotech)
hace 6 días
Fullerton
Job Description Company: VMRD, Inc. Location: Fullerton, CA Job Title: Production Lab Technologist Type: Non-Exempt, F/T Department: Manufacturing-Fullerton Job Summary: The Production Lab Technologist oversees daily production activities, ensures quality standards, and supports team performance. This role combines hands-on technical expertise to maintain efficient and safe operations. Duties and Responsibilities: • Follows all policies, protocols, and SOPs., • Lead and coordinate production line activities to meet daily output and quality goals., • Train, mentor, and support production technicians in procedures, safety, and equipment use., • Monitor workflow and adjust staffing or processes to optimize efficiency., • Perform routine and advanced production tasks, including cell culture, slide spotting, equipment setup and operation., • Perform aseptic techniques to culture, maintain, and harvest various cell lines., • Prepare media, reagents, and solutions required for cell culture., • Monitor cell growth, morphology, and viability using appropriate methods., • Collaborate with supervisors and engineers to resolve production issues and implement improvements., • Work effectively with manufacturing team members to collaborate and achieve manufacturing goals., • Label and organize slides for analysis and documentation., • Maintain accurate records of slide preparation and manufacturing for traceability requirements under all relevant regulatory bodies (e.g. ISO 13485:2016, EU IVDR:2017, FDA 21 CFR Part 812., • Collaborate with other departments (e.g. Quality Assurance, Maintenance, Purchasing, Shipping/Receiving., • Ensure a safe and clean working environment by following all workplace rules, protocols, and procedures., • Strictly follow Standard Operating Procedures., • Complete on-going training of new procedures, equipment, and safety regulations., • Help to maintain a work environment in compliance with OSHA, GMP, and GLP., • Other duties as assigned. Required Knowledge, Skills and Abilities: • Mutual respect and regard for others, • Excellent organizational skills, • Thorough understanding of laboratory procedures and equipment (especially cell culture & slide prep), • Good information technology skills (MS Office and laboratory software), • Accuracy, thoroughness, and attention to detail, • Proven ability to collaborate with peers, • Excellent written and verbal communication skills, • Strong attention to detail and manual dexterity, • As part of the hiring process, the final candidate(s) will be asked to complete a security risk assessment for the Federal Select Agent Program (FSAP). Desired Qualifications and Experiences: • 3-5+ years' experience in laboratory settings and/or processes. Education, Licenses and Certifications: • B.S. degree in Microbiology, biotechnology, or related fields; Advance degree preferred Physical Requirements for the Job: • Must be able to remain in a stationary position 50% of the time, • Requires standing/walking in a Manufacturing/Warehouse/Office environment, • Able to work with chemicals using the appropriate PPE, • Able to work within varying temperatures, • Ability to lift 30 lbs. Pay Range Data: • The pay range for this position is $32.26 -$36.59 per hour. We are open to reviewing additional candidates with more or less experience and the pay range may differ if filled at a different level. Our pay ranges are determined by job responsibility and regional benchmarks. The wage listed is just one component of VMRD's total compensation package for employees. Full-Time Benefits • Paid Vacation: Accrued monthly; Starting at 8hrs/month or 12 days per year based on length of service, • Paid Holidays: 8 regular holidays, • Paid Sick Leave for illness or qualified event in accordance with WA Paid Sick Leave, • Health insurance: Medical, Dental, Rx & Vision; Paid 80% of premium for employee & family, • HealthiestYou Teladoc with access to free medical and mental health services, • Health Savings Account with employer contributions, • Paid Air Ambulance Membership, • 401k: A 100% match of employee contribution up to 6% of salary, • Paid Life Insurance Policy, AD&D and LTD Background Check, Education Verification, Work Authorization Job Posted by ApplicantPro