Laboratory Operations

Katalyst Healthcares & Life Sciences

San Diego, CA

JOB DETAILS
SKILLS
Analysis Skills, Biotech and Pharmaceutical, Calendar Management, Cleaning Equipment, Communication Skills, Computer Skills, Detail Oriented, Documentation, ERP (Enterprise Resource Planning), Electronics Manufacturing, Environmental Health, FDA (Food and Drug Administration), GMP (Good Manufacturing Practices), Hazardous Materials/Substances, High School Diploma, ISO (International Organization for Standardization), Inventory Management, Laboratory, Laboratory Equipment, Laboratory Management, Laboratory Operations, Lift/Move 30 Pounds, Logistics, Maintain Compliance, Manufacturing, Manufacturing Software, Manufacturing Systems, Mathematics, Medical Equipment, Metrics, Microsoft Office, Organizational Skills, Production Schedule, Pumps, Quality Metrics, Record Keeping, SAP, SAP ECC (fka SAP R/3 and SAP ERP), Safety/Work Safety, Shipping/Receiving, Standard Operating Procedures (SOP), Team Player, Theater Production, Warehousing, Writing Skills
LOCATION
San Diego, CA
POSTED
3 days ago
Position Summary
We are seeking a Manufacturing Packaging Technician to support laboratory-based production operations involving the filling, inspection, labelling, and packaging of biological reagents and research products. This role is focused on manufacturing and laboratory production not warehouse shipping or logistics. The ideal candidate will have experience working with laboratory equipment, strong attention to detail, and the ability to follow GMP documentation and quality procedures.

Key Responsibilities
  • Perform laboratory-based filling and dispensing of liquid biological reagents into customer vials and containers.
  • Operate laboratory equipment including pipettes, peristaltic pumps, analytical balances, and other packaging instruments.
  • Prepare, organize, and stage production materials, including vials, bottles, labels, caps, buffers, and associated documentation.
  • Execute packaging operations such as bottling, capping, labeling, bagging, and kit assembly according to established procedures.
  • Verify production materials and documentation before processing in accordance with quality requirements.
  • Accurately record production activities and packaging data within SAP or other manufacturing systems.
  • Support inventory management by receiving, storing, retrieving, and staging production supplies.
  • Maintain accurate manufacturing records, batch documentation, inventory counts, and device history records.
  • Perform visual inspection of packaging components and finished products to ensure compliance with quality standards.
  • Assist with production scheduling priorities while meeting daily, weekly, and monthly manufacturing goals.
  • Follow Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs), GMP guidelines, and Good Documentation Practices (GDP).
  • Maintain clean workstations and perform routine cleaning of packaging equipment and laboratory work areas.
  • Participate in safety meetings, audits, and Environmental Health & Safety (EH&S) initiatives.
  • Properly wear required PPE and follow contamination control and hazardous waste handling procedures.
  • Perform additional production-related duties as assigned.

Required Skills & Experience
  • Minimum 6 months of experience in laboratory, pharmaceutical, biotechnology, medical device, or manufacturing environments.
  • Hands-on experience using laboratory equipment such as:
  • Pipettes
  • Peristaltic Pumps
  • Analytical Balances
  • Electronic and Manual Dispensing Equipment
  • Experience with liquid filling, dispensing, bottling, labeling, or packaging operations.
  • Knowledge of metric measurements and basic mathematical calculations, including concentration and fill-volume calculations.
  • Familiarity with SAP, ERP systems, or electronic manufacturing documentation preferred.
  • Strong attention to detail and organizational skills.
  • Ability to follow written procedures and work independently with minimal supervision.
  • Comfortable standing for extended periods and lifting up to 30 pounds with assistance when necessary.
  • Experience working in GMP, ISO, FDA-regulated, or controlled laboratory/manufacturing environments is preferred.

Qualifications
  • High School Diploma or GED required.
  • Minimum 6 months of relevant manufacturing or laboratory production experience.
  • Strong documentation and recordkeeping skills.
  • Basic computer proficiency (Microsoft Office and manufacturing software).
  • Ability to work flexible schedules, rotating shifts, overtime, and weekends as needed.
  • Strong communication and teamwork skills.
  • Ability to perform basic mathematical calculations accurately.

About the Company

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Katalyst Healthcares & Life Sciences