Kitting Technician

Join the Teknova Team and Help Shape the Future of Health

When you join the Teknova team youre helping to create the future of health. Our customers are working to discover novel therapies that will help people everywhere live longer healthier lives. We make sure they have a reliable supply of the essential ingredients they need to succeed and every member of our team plays an important role.

JOB OVERVIEW

The primary responsibility of the Kitting Technician is to perform routine procedures including preparation of a variety of consumables and supplies required for production.

Our Culture:

At Teknova our culture is all about creative problem solving and our default answer is Yes. Were customerobsessed and go all in for them and each other. We arent interested in the status quowe want to discover whats possible. Were bold and built to change. We go above and beyond to develop novel products that help our customers get reliable results engineer formats that fit their systems and find ways to ship out their orders one day sooner. Every time we help our customers work more efficiently; we bring them a step closer to that big breakthrough.

Our Values:

We value the unique personality and background of everyone on our teamwe want you to be you. By working together and sharing our skills we find new and better solutions for our customers. The people on our team are at the heart of everything we do and were here to support them.

JOB DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES

• Weighs and prepares raw materials verifies that prepared items match the work order requirements labels and prepares kits for production work orders.
• Prepares dispensing supplies which may include filter assemblies tubing sets autoclaved napkins autoclaved oversleeves and other materials.
• Ensures stock levels of commonly used supplies are within established minimum and maximum levels as needed such as weigh boats kitting containers cleaning supplies and assemblies. Performs cycle counts of inventory as needed.
• Performs filter integrity testing in a clean room environment as needed.
• Utilizes equipment such as an autoclave depyrogenation oven sonicator and parts washer as needed.
• Follows all standard operating procedures (SOPs).
• Completes all documentation by following the ALCOA principle (Attributable Legible Contemporaneous Original Accurate Available Enduring Complete and Consistent) and GDP (Good Documentation Practices) principles.
• Enters transactions in ERP system accurately and in a timely manner. Reports inventory discrepancies in a timely manner while following corporate guidelines. This may include material issuing bin to bin transfers and work completion transactions.
• Adheres to facility cleaning practices and cleaning schedule.
• Communicates effectively ensuring timely process handoff to the next department. Utilizes MS Teams intercom and/or radio to communicate with peers and line manager daily.
• Adheres to established production techniques and safety precautions.
• Maintains a clean and organized workstation by following standard 6S practices.
• Works as part of a team following instructions from line managers daily to meet product deadlines.
• Ensures all directions with regards to Operations are acted upon in a timely fashion.
• Complete all other work duties as assigned.

KNOWLEDGE/SKILLS/EXPERIENCE

• High School Diploma or equivalent required.
• A minimum of 1 year prior work experience preferred
• Ability to follow instruction (this could be verbal or written procedures) and prioritize tasks;
• Ability to work accurately with close attention to detail.
• Ability to work creatively and effectively in a team environment.
• May need to stand on feet for up to 4 hours consecutively.
• Able to stand walk bend carry push and use both hands when performing assigned duties
• Ability to work in a clean room environment
• Must be able to lift / push / pull up to 50 pounds.

Benefits:

From performance bonuses that give every member of our team a chance to share in our success to health insurance and retirement savings programs to our generous PTO policy were invested in our associates. Our benefits include:

• Comprehensive medical dental and vision plans
• 401(k) retirement plans with a 4 employer match
• Employee Stock Purchase Plan (ESPP)
• Teknova wellness program
• Continuous learning opportunities
• Paid holidays paid time off and paid sick leave

From our scientists to our shipping department the people who thrive here see beyond reporting linesthey are driven and open to learning something new. If youre ready to make a difference and be part of a team that values creativity collaboration and customer obsession wed love to hear from you. Join us at Teknova and help shape the future of health.

Teknova is An Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race color religion sex sexual orientation gender identity national origin disability or veteran status age or any other status or characteristic protected by law.