Manufacturing Operator II

Overview:

TekWissen is a global workforce management provider headquartered in Ann Arbor, Michigan that offers strategic talent solutions to clients worldwide. The job opportunity below is with one of our clients specializing in biotechnology product development services. The client is dedicated to supplying laboratory equipment, chemicals, supplies, and services essential in healthcare, scientific research, safety, and education. As a global leader in serving the scientific community, the organization generates approximately $40 billion in annual revenue and is committed to making the world healthier, cleaner, and safer. Their global team delivers innovative technologies, convenient procurement solutions, and pharmaceutical services through industry-leading brands.

Position: Manufacturing Operator II
Location: Fremont, CA 94538
Duration: 12 Months
Job Type: Temporary Assignment
Work Type: Onsite

Summary

Assists with all aspects of production and quality control testing of raw and process materials for a Transplant Diagnostics business. The role involves supporting manufacturing processes, laboratory procedures, quality control testing, inventory management, and maintaining a safe laboratory environment.

Responsibilities

• Ensure quality assay manufacturing by following standard procedures.
• Dispensing of biological reagents.
• Reagent and buffer preparation.
• Printing labels and labeling bottles, vials, and boxes.
• Packaging, sealing, and scanning of assays.
• Perform production tasks on different product lines as needed.
• Responsible for the safe and secure storage and monitoring of inventories, products, and in-house supplies.
• Set up and operate equipment of moderate complexity.
• Update raw material inventories.
• Assist in processing of final product.
• Prepare buffer solutions.
• Assist in keeping a safe environment.
• Assist in developing, writing, and instituting necessary protocols.
• Solve problems that may come up in the department.
• Efficiently handle multiple tasks and projects simultaneously.
• Assist the supervisor in all aspects of manufacturing processes.
• Maintain confidentiality of laboratory data and processes.
• Maintain work schedules as assigned.
• Notify the supervisor or manager of any unsafe conditions and/or practices and take appropriate corrective actions.

Required Skills

• Bachelor's degree from an accredited higher learning institution in Biological Sciences, Chemistry, or a related field.
• Two (2) years of laboratory experience.
• Knowledge of laboratory procedures and practices.
• Basic knowledge of Microsoft Word and Excel.
• Ability to organize self and maintain assigned work schedules.
• Ability to read, understand, and implement written laboratory procedures.
• Ability to handle and work with biological and chemical reagents.
• Ability to frequently work at laboratory workstations, low-temperature freezers, and computer workstations.
• Ability to lift objects, including laboratory instrumentation, weighing up to 35 pounds.

TekWissen Group is an equal opportunity employer supporting workforce diversity.