Production Lab Technologist (Biotech)

Company: VMRD Inc.

Location: Fullerton CA

Job Title: Production Lab Technologist

Type: Non-Exempt F/T

Department: Manufacturing-Fullerton

Job Summary:

The Production Lab Technologist oversees daily production activities ensures quality standards and supports team performance. This role combines hands-on technical expertise to maintain efficient and safe operations.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Follows all policies protocols and SOPs.
• Lead and coordinate production line activities to meet daily output and quality goals.
• Train mentor and support production technicians in procedures safety and equipment use.
• Monitor workflow and adjust staffing or processes to optimize efficiency.
• Perform routine and advanced production tasks including cell culture slide spotting equipment setup and operation.

• Perform aseptic techniques to culture maintain and harvest various cell lines.

• Prepare media reagents and solutions required for cell culture.
• Monitor cell growth morphology and viability using appropriate methods.
• Collaborate with supervisors and engineers to resolve production issues and implement improvements.
• Work effectively with manufacturing team members to collaborate and achieve manufacturing goals.
• Label and organize slides for analysis and documentation.
• Maintain accurate records of slide preparation and manufacturing for traceability requirements under all relevant regulatory bodies (e.g. ISO 13485:2016 EU IVDR:2017 FDA 21 CFR Part 812.
• Collaborate with other departments (e.g. Quality Assurance Maintenance Purchasing Shipping/Receiving.
• Ensure a safe and clean working environment by following all workplace rules protocols and procedures.
• Strictly follow Standard Operating Procedures.
• Complete on-going training of new procedures equipment and safety regulations.
• Help to maintain a work environment in compliance with OSHA GMP and GLP.
• Other duties as assigned.

Required Knowledge Skills and Abilities:

• Mutual respect and regard for others
• Excellent organizational skills
• Thorough understanding of laboratory procedures and equipment (especially cell culture & slide prep)
• Good information technology skills (MS Office and laboratory software)

• Accuracy thoroughness and attention to detail
• Proven ability to collaborate with peers
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Strong attention to detail and manual dexterity
• As part of the hiring process the final candidate(s) will be asked to complete a security risk assessment for the Federal Select Agent Program (FSAP).

Desired Qualifications and Experiences:

• 3-5 years experience in laboratory settings and/or processes.

Education Licenses and Certifications:

• B.S. degree in Microbiology biotechnology or related fields; Advance degree preferred

Physical Requirements for the Job:

• Must be able to remain in a stationary position 50% of the time
• Requires standing/walking in a Manufacturing/Warehouse/Office environment
• Able to work with chemicals using the appropriate PPE
• Able to work within varying temperatures
• Ability to lift 30 lbs.

Pay Range Data:

• The pay range for this position is $32.26 -$36.59 per hour. We are open to reviewing additional candidates with more or less experience and the pay range may differ if filled at a different level. Our pay ranges are determined by job responsibility and regional benchmarks. The wage listed is just one component of VMRDs total compensation package for employees.

Full-Time Benefits

• Paid Vacation: Accrued monthly; Starting at 8hrs/month or 12 days per year based on length of service
• Paid Holidays: 8 regular holidays
• Paid Sick Leave for illness or qualified event in accordance with WA Paid Sick Leave
• Health insurance: Medical Dental Rx & Vision; Paid 80% of premium for employee & family
• HealthiestYou Teladoc with access to free medical and mental health services
• Health Savings Account with employer contributions
• Paid Air Ambulance Membership
• 401k: A 100% match of employee contribution up to 6% of salary
• Paid Life Insurance Policy AD&D and LTD

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