Technician/Assembler

Job Description: Technician/Assembler – Xellar Biosystems

Xellar Biosystems (Xellarbio) is a fast-growing AI Wetlab drug discovery company with huge market potential, currently located in Boston, MA. We are seeking a passionate individual to join our team for our Technician/Assembler position, this individual will be part of the Engineering team and be responsible for the fabricating our microfluidic based consumables. As an Xellarer, you participate in a fast-growing dynamic team at the cutting-edge of translating novel biotechnologies into medicine.

The successful candidate will require working well within a multidisciplinary project team and have the capacity to quickly adapt to company priorities.

Responsibilities:

• Assemble plastic microfluidic devices for research and development studies under instruction from engineering group
• Maintain the fixtures, tools, and supplies to build microfluidic devices
• Perform incoming inspections of raw materials as needed
• Maintain inventory of both raw materials and completed devices
• Preparation of materials required for microfluidic device assemblies
• Packaging of completed devices
• Perform and document device inspection
• Properly document material usage and lot information
• Contribute to the improvement of the microfluidic device assembly process
• Interact effectively with engineering team
• Perform minimal facility maintenance tasks as required

Requirements:

• High school diploma and 1-3 years related industry experience or an associate degree in Life Sciences/Engineering field with 1 year of GMP Manufacturing experience
• Strong verbal and written communication skills with the ability to communicate clearly to others
• Ability to understand written protocols and follow said protocols effectively with minimal oversight
• Ability to read and understand engineering drawings
• Ability to use drill press, heat press, heat sealer, and any other tools and equipment that may be required to fulfill job duties

Nice to Have:

• Prior experience involving assembly of biomedical plastic devices
• Prior experience working with simple microscopes
• Desire to learn the use, operation, and maintenance of equipment such as laser cutter, 3D printer, CNC mill machine

Equal Opportunities:

Xellarbio is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer that is committed to diversity, equity, and inclusion. We take unbiased action to offer employment and advancement opportunities to all applicants, without attention to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran or ability status. Our methods for hiring include ensuring that all available opportunities are fairly promoted — via online globally available channels — in a manner accessible to all potential applicants.

Job Type: Contract

Pay: $23.00 - $29.00 per hour

Expected hours: 30 – 40 per week

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday

Supplemental Pay:

• Overtime pay

Education:

• High school or equivalent (Required)

Ability to Relocate:

• Charlestown, MA 02129: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: In person

Salary : $23 - $29