Lab Technician

Responsibilities:

• Liquid Dispense/PKG Equipment Pipettes, peristaltic pumps, analytical balances, etc.
• Math Skills: Ability to calculate fill volume based on concentration (mg/ml); understanding of the metric system.
• The Packaging Department processes material in a laboratory environment/production area with lab bench work surfaces for filling/dispensing research reagents into customer facing vials using electronic and manual pipettors.
• The packaging technician gathers the materials required for their order: liquid bulk reagent (antibody or buffer), vials/bottles, caps, paperwork, labels and prepares and organizes the starting materials accurately and then presents the production order setup for line clearance.
• A trained associate (Line Clearance Technician) then verifies the accuracy of the materials and paperwork then signs-off on the paperwork to allow the Packaging
• Technician to proceed with the completion of the order.
• Weekly schedules are provided to the Packaging Technicians, with daily priorities indicated. The priorities can change, and Packaging Coordinators will relay any change in assignment priority to the Packaging Technicians.
• Packaging Technicians receive approximately 4-7 assignments per 8-hour shift.
• The orders vary in quantity from 8 eaches to 1000-2000 each build sizes.
• Orders over 500 eaches are assigned more than one technician to allow completion in a timely manner and allow the technicians to rotate the tasks for ergonomic safety.
• The Packaging Technician is required to wear long pants or skirt that covers the leg entirely down to the ankle, no visible skin exposed.
• Closed-toe and closed-heel shoes that cover the entire foot are required and no visible ankle/leg skin is allowed.
• Attire is casual with no ripped or torn clothing and must be appropriate for the workplace.
• The laboratory area requires a labcoat to be worn and gloves and goggles are required when performing benchwork that poses a spill or splash risk: bottling/filling, capping, transferring, measuring, etc.
• Technicians may stand or sit at the bench to perform their assignments.
• Most associates choose to stand to perform the filing, capping, labeling, and packaging activities.
• Packaging Technicians often stand for large kit assembly events and at times manage items up to 20-30 pounds, requesting assistance when required for ergonomic safety.
• Responsible for the manual inspection, labeling, and packaging of clinical and commercial products.
• Perform finished product packaging as required to satisfy all customer, internal, clinical, and other demand.
• Ensure finished product is packaged in accordance with procedures and Quality specifications.
• Inspect in-process packaging, components to ensure consistent quality and remove defective products and packaging material.
• Maintain timely and accurate documentation of manufacturing activities related to product packaging, including but not limited to device history records and inventory counts.
• Perform simple mathematical calculations required to assist in completion of batch records.
• Assist with inventory counting activities as required.
• Participate in safety audits as required and actively engage in daily safety discussions/observations. Perform routine cleaning of packaging station and processing equipment.
• Abide by all personal protective equipment and product contamination control (i.e. gowning) requirements.
• Handle hazardous waste as appropriate.

Qualifications:

• High school diploma/GED.
• A minimum of 6 months of industry work experience required.
• Strong attention to detail.
• Work well in a team environment.
• Good documentation practices.
• Must be willing and able to work a flexible work schedule including static or rotating shifts and overtime as required.
• Familiarity with computers and various software for general business functionality.
• Must be able to perform basic mathematical calculations.

Job Type: Contract

Pay: $22.80 - $24.62 per hour

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift

Ability to Commute:

• San Diego, CA 92126 (Required)

Ability to Relocate:

• San Diego, CA 92126: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: In person

Salary : $23 - $25