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Actalent - Rockville, MD
posted about 2 months ago
Full-time - Entry Level
Rockville, MD
10,001+ employees
Administrative and Support Services
About the position
The Manufacturing Technician I role at Actalent involves working in a fast-paced industrial setting to meet production schedules. The technician will be responsible for producing coated plates, chemical buffers, biological diluents/reagents, and assembled kits for customer orders. This position allows for professional latitude and self-management while contributing to process improvements and maintaining laboratory standards.
Responsibilities
- Operate automated equipment used to perform and produce biological assays and/or reagents.
- Contribute to process improvement, assay, and process development for manufacturing.
- Complete appropriate documentation to support process and production procedures including data capture, forms, logbooks, and inventory batch records.
- Perform daily maintenance and documentation of all production equipment.
- Participate in general laboratory maintenance including maintaining laboratory cleanliness, supplies, and equipment.
- Maintain physical inventory by processing/aliquotting/vialing/labeling materials.
- Prepare, maintain, and report raw material, reagent, and/or coated plate inventories.
- Participate in year-end physical inventory.
- Follow laboratory safety precautions and use personal protective equipment.
- Manufacture custom and/or prototype requests for customers as needed.
- Occasionally handle BSL2 reagents.
Requirements
- Experience in production and manufacturing.
- Proficiency with pipetting techniques.
- Knowledge of biological assays and reagents.
- Strong documentation skills.
- Ability to operate and maintain automated equipment.
- Demonstrated experience in operations coordination and inventory control.
- High school diploma required.
- Associates or BS degree in Biology, Chemistry, Biotechnology, Engineering or related field preferred.
Nice-to-haves
- Prior manufacturing experience is a plus.
