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Bio-Techne Manufacturing Technician in Devens, Massachusetts
By joining the Bio-Techne team you will have an impact on future cutting-edge research. Bio-Techne, and all of its brands, provides tools for researchers in Life Sciences and Clinical Diagnostics.
Bio-Techne’s Diagnostic Reagents Division has been providing essential products to the in vitro diagnostics industry for over 40 years. We supply quality controls and reagents for clinical laboratory and point-of-care testing, along with custom products to other companies serving the IVD market.
Position Summary:
The Manufacturing Technician is responsible to operate manufacturing equipment, perform assembly/packing and complete all documentation accurately and according to cGMP/ISO standards. Provide written documentation of required data throughout the manufacturing operations in accordance to established SOPs, Work Instructions, and cGMPs/ISO standards. Work independently and as part of a team.
Principle Responsibilities:
Understand and follow appropriate standard operating procedures and work instructions.
Regulatory awareness of chemical handling and hazards
Labeling
Safety procedures
Department specific SOP’s
Proper use and basic equipment maintenance
Follow priorities from supervision.
Document results. Process and refer to past batch records.
Complete all compliance trainings as assigned.
Participate in continuous process improvement efforts.
Works independently with minimal supervision on routine tasks.
Ability to support and help others in the team.
Knowledge of work performed by the department and learning how to perform multiple functions within the department.
Flexibility to work on multiple tasks with increased effectiveness.
Primary operator of manufacturing equipment, including equipment changeovers.
Understand and repair minor mechanical issues with manufacturing equipment.
Assist in training of new and temporary hires in the Manufacturing Department.
Assist with equipment pack line or manual pack line operations.
Identify process improvements and flag areas for improvement.
Meet quality and productivity expectations.
General Responsibilities:
Follows company policies and practices as outlined in the Handbook, SOPs and SWIs and as well as follows guidelines regarding safety as outlined in the safety program and in accordance to the job function.
Manages time well and will put in extended time as needed.
Willingness to accept changes in work from day-to-day within reasonable and expected boundaries.
Perform other duties as assigned within and outside of the department.
Qualifications
Qualifications:
High School or Associates degree with 3+ years of relevant experience.
Ability to work as part of a team, have positive communication.
Must have strong oral and written English language skills and the ability to read and comprehend the English language.
Able to lift a minimum of 50 pounds and stand for long periods of time.
Experience working in a cGMP/ISO facility a plus.
Minimum Physical Requirements:
Remain seated in a normal position for extended periods of time up to 8 hours.
Walk, stand, and move for prolonged periods in a workday.
Reach up and out with hands and arms.
Talk and hear, verbally express information.
Keyboard, 10 keys.
Repetitive motion; hands, arms.
Lift up to 25 pounds and carry a distance of 10 feet.
Use hands to grasp, hold, move and pickup objects continuously.
Ability to stoop or kneel for a limited amounts of time.
Ability to climb ladders < 5’ high.
Occasionally push/ pull up to 200 lbs a distance of up to 100 feet.
Able to spend time in cleanroom, freezer, and areas of increased noise level.
Why Join Bio-Techne:
We offer competitive salaries along with extensive medical, vision, and dental plans for you and your family starting on day one!
We invest in our employees’ financial futures through 401k matching and an employee stock purchase plan.
We help our employees develop their careers through mentorship, promotional opportunities, training and development, internship programs, tuition reimbursement, and more.
We offer employee resource groups, volunteer paid time off, employee events, and charity drives to build a culture of caring and belonging.
We foster a culture of empowerment and innovation, where employees feel valued and encouraged to bring their new ideas to the table.
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.
Bio-Techne is an E-Verify Employer in the United States.