Manufacturing Technician
At Alamar, we are passionate about enabling our customers to make scientific discoveries that translate into clinical outcomes and benefit patients. Our team is growing quickly as we develop innovative approaches to measure critical protein biomarkers from liquid samples that can enable the earliest possible detection of disease. We believe the next frontier in biology is enabled by measuring proteins at higher sensitivity in highly multiplexed assays at the push of a button, which is something only Alamar can do. As we build our team, we seek collaborative, driven, intellectually curious people committed to solving complex challenges. Our culture rewards accountability and cross functional teamwork because we believe this enables the kind of breakthrough thinking that will accelerate our mission.
We are seeking a result-driven Manufacturing Technician to join our Manufacturing team for a special second shift. The qualified candidate will be responsible for the manufacturing of intermediates and finished products in a controlled GMP environment. Experience in reagent filling and packaging of reagent kits under Good Manufacturing Practice (GMP) in a regulated industry is highly preferred.
Work Schedule:
This position is for the following schedule: 10:00 am to 6:30 pm Thursday, Friday, Saturday, Sunday, and Monday.
Second Shift Expectations:
- Minimal supervision is provided over the weekend; candidates must demonstrate experience working independently and making sound decisions in a manufacturing environment.
- Ability to troubleshoot and resolve issues autonomously, escalating only when necessary.
- Strong organizational skills and self-motivation are essential to maintain productivity and quality standards during off-hours.
- Effective communication skills to provide regular updates and document activities for review by weekday supervisors.
- Commitment to safety, quality, and continuous improvement, even when working independently.
Responsibilities:
- Perform filling and sealing of components using manual and automated equipment.
- Package finished products and perform labeling for filling and kit assembly.
- Conduct quality checks to ensure products meet specifications.
- Support other manufacturing activities as required, such as simple buffers and reagents formulation.
- Maintain organized production areas and labs.
- Track manufacturing supplies and consumables inventory.
- Participate in laboratory maintenance, including general cleaning of facility, cleaning of labware, and routine laboratory housekeeping.
- Comply with all work instructions under the Quality System.
- Adhere to laboratory safe practices and maintain a safe working environment.
- Provide clear documentation of work performed and communicate any issues or deviations to management.
- Take initiative to identify and implement process improvements during independent shifts.
- Support quarterly Cycle Count to ensure inventory accuracy
Required Qualifications:
- Associate’s degree in a scientific field with a minimum of two years of relevant industry experience, or a high school diploma with additional relevant industry experience equivalent to the qualifications of an Associate’s degree and two years of experience.
- Demonstrated ability in following established procedures and maintaining detailed manufacturing records
- Experience working independently with minimal supervision, especially during weekend or off-hour shifts.
- Proven ability to make sound decisions and solve problems autonomously.
- Meticulous and with a keen eye for detail.
- Effective verbal and written communication skills
- Strong team player, self-motivated, and willing to learn new techniques and concepts in a fast-paced environment
- Able to work under minimal supervision to deliver expected results
- Good time management skills
- Previous experience with inventory management system preferred
Physical Requirement:
- Able to lift up to 25 lbs. Position requires working in a standing position for long periods of time on a daily basis.
The base salary range for this full-time position is $25/hour - $30/hour + bonus + equity + benefits. Our salary ranges are determined by work location, job-related skills, experience, and relevant education or training. The ranges displayed on each job posting reflect the minimum and maximum target for new hire salaries but are subject to change if the leveling of the role is adjusted. Your recruiter can share more about the specific salary range during the hiring process.