Manufacturing Technician II

LGC Group

Gaithersburg, MD

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JOB DETAILS

SALARY

$23–$25 Per Hour

SKILLS

Asepsis, Biochemistry, Biology, Cleanroom, Continuous Improvement, Disease, Documentation, Equipment Maintenance/Repair, Equipment Validation, FDA (Food and Drug Administration), GLP (Good Laboratory Practices), GMP (Good Manufacturing Practices), Genomics, High School Diploma, ISO (International Organization for Standardization), ISO 9001, Lift/Move 50 Pounds, Manufacturing, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Office, Microsoft Outlook, Microsoft PowerPoint, Microsoft Word, Molecular Biology, Multitasking, Organizational Skills, Physical Demands, Product Support, Production Schedule, Standard Operating Procedures (SOP), Team Player, Time Management, Willing to Travel

LOCATION

Gaithersburg, MD

POSTED

2 days ago

Company Description

LGC Clinical Diagnostics Business Unit is comprised of our operating entities including LGC Clinical Diagnostics, Inc. (f/k/a Maine Standards Company & SeraCare Life Sciences), Technopath Clinical Diagnostics, and the Native Antigen Company. Our 400+ employees operate FDA-registered and ISO 13485-accredited facilities in Maine (USA), Massachusetts (USA), Maryland (USA), Tipperary (Ireland), and an ISO 9001-accredited facility in Oxford, UK. LGC Clinical Diagnostics is owned by LGC Group, a UK-headquartered life sciences measurement and testing business with >$510m of annual revenue and >3,300 employees globally.

Job Description

Position Summary:

The Manufacturing Technician II position will advance the LGC Diagnostics and Genomics Division's purpose of understanding disease by supporting the manufacture of immunoreagent and precision diagnostic products. As a Technician II, it is expected to have advanced knowledge and skills of manufacturing small and large volume dispensed products. The role includes independently performing routine and non-routine filling and packaging operations for all product lines under Good Laboratory Practices (GLP)/ Good Manufacturing Practice (GMP).

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each of the following essential functions satisfactorily.

Key Responsibilities

Execute daily manufacturing activities based on the production schedule.
Support validation of critical equipment.
Perform manual dispensing and kit assembly.
Operate automated filling equipment.
Complete manufacturing batch records and production documentation.
Support equipment maintenance and upkeep.
Support product complaints and technical production issues.
Perform workorder consumptions.
Promote a culture of safety.
Maintain a clean and safe lab environment.
Review and update standard operating procedures and production documents.
Support continuous improvement initiatives.

Other projects and duties as assigned by management.
Travel Requirements: None
Schedule/Core Hours: Standard business hours are 8:30-5 pm Monday through Friday, however there is flexibility for adjustment outside of these hours.
Adherence to company Personal Protection Equipment (PPE) policy

Qualifications

Education/Experience/Licenses/Certifications

Minimum Qualifications:

A high school diploma with at least 2 years of relevant experience or an associate's degree in Biochemistry, Molecular Biology, or a related field with at least 1 years of relevant experience.
Experience with manual and automated filling equipment.
Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite, including Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook.

Preferred Qualifications:

Experience with aseptic techniques.
Experience with dispensing small volume biological products using pipettes in a BSC.

Competencies & Behaviors:

Resonates and operates in line with LGC's core value behaviors: Passion, Curiosity, Integrity, Brilliance, and Respect.
Ability to manage and complete assignments on time and in full.
Ability to multitask without losing focus on priorities.
Team player willing to contribute to other groups as needed.
Able to work independently with minimal supervision as well as to communicate results to other departments in a timely fashion.
Strong organizational skills. Engaged and committed team professional who is committed to department goals.
Passion for continuous improvement and learning new skills.
Committed to maintaining product integrity and LGC standards.
Can work on various manufacturing tasks under strict timelines.
Collaborates effectively with others.
Independent thinker and self-learner.

Physical Requirements:

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Examples of physical demands for a laboratory environment:

Minimum 50% of the day is typically standing.
Often lifting weights up to 50lbs individually and >50lbs with a coworker.
Repetitive hand motions.
Often working with small volume dispenses.

Additional Information

Pay Transparency Statement (Maryland Applicants)

This pay range listed below represents entry level and high end of the anticipated salary range for the Maryland-based position. The actual base salary will depend on several factors such as education, experience, and skills.

Starting-Minimum: $23.00/per hour
Maximum: $28.50/per hour

Entry level candidates and those who are already proficient and bring relevant experience may typically fall between $23.00 per hour and $25.00 per hour.

EQUAL OPPORTUNITIES

LGC strongly believes that every job applicant and employee should be valued for their individual talents regardless of age, disability, race, color, ethnic or national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender reassignment, marital or civil partnership, pregnancy or maternity, religion, or belief. Short listing, interviewing and selection will always be carried out without regard to gender, sexual orientation, marital status, color, race, nationality, ethnic or national origins, religion or belief, age, or trade union membership.

For more information about LGC, please visit our website www.lgcgroup.com

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