Production Technician

Nuclera is a venture-backed biotech company headquartered in Cambridge, UK with significant operations in Boston, USA. Nuclera’s mission is to accelerate discovery by enabling rapid, easy access to functional proteins essential for drug discovery research. Our eProtein Discovery benchtop system accelerates protein expression and purification optimization in research labs.

This opportunity is for a Production Technician to operate under the supervision of the Senior Manager. The successful candidate will be responsible for keeping out lab equipment maintained and calibrated to be ready for production and upcoming research experiments. This individual will be a member of the operations team responsible for supporting the creation of novel chemical, mechanical, and electrical systems as well as testing and prototype construction.

This role will suit an individual who has experience and drive working in a fast-paced biotech environment with a track record of execution and teamwork.

About the role:

• Set up, operate, and monitor manufacturing machinery to ensure production runs smoothly and efficiently.
• Build and assemble manufacturing product using SOP’s and Work Instructions.
• Perform shop order transactions on a computer as product is built.
• Clean and maintain lab equipment
• Maintain lab by picking-up, cleaning and organizing
• Keep laboratory supplies ready by inventorying stock, placing orders and verifying receipts
• Keep equipment operating by following operating instructions, troubleshooting breakdowns, maintaining supplies, performing preventative maintenance and scheduling repairs
• Document information by maintaining daily logs and equipment record books
• Complete projects by assisting the project team and attending and participating in group and project meetings.

Requirements

Essential:

• Minimum 2 year laboratory experience in a manufacturing environment or related industry
• Mathematic and measurement skills
• Must be able to perform basic functions on a computer
• Capable of prioritizing tasks to meet goals and ensure product quality
• Willing to meet on-call obligations as needed
• Ability to keep detailed records
• Excellent attention to detail
• Verbal and written communication skills
• Experience working with lab equipment
• Good teamwork skills

Desirable:

• Associate degree

Benefits

What we offer:

In addition to a competitive salary, Nuclera offers:

• Incentive stock options
• A comprehensive benefits package that includes medical, dental, vision and life insurance
• Short- and long-term disability insurance
• 401(k) retirement plan
• 25-day annual holiday allowance