Production Associate

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Job description

Production Associate, Pleasanton, CA

Summary

The successful candidate will receive training in sequencing product development and quality control, while work on challenging projects. The position requires a B.S. in Biology, Chemistry, Biochemistry, Molecular Biology, Microfluidics or equivalent, and 0-3 years' of experience (can include internships, research projects, or industry experience). Skills: pipetting, chromatography, PCR, understanding of DNA sequencing, and ability to troubleshoot problems.

Responsibilities
Execute production operations according to defined procedures and ensure the integrity and quality of products under ISO requirement
Ability to quickly come up to speed on novel assembly procedures and custom tooling or test methods
Follow procedures and assemble in-process parts into final configurations
Operate robotic system and complex manufacturing equipment for processes under supervision
Operate and maintain laboratory to clean room standards required in the production of Life Science products
Process work orders accurately using an ERP system in a timely manner
Maintenance of production batch records and good documentation under ISO requirement
Accurate tracking of production data, test data and inventory
Disposition material based on QC and production data

Required Skills
B.S. in one of the following disciplines: Chemical Engineering, Chemistry, Molecular Biology, Microfluidics or equivalent
0-2 years of relevant laboratory experience (Life Science preferred but not required)
Ability to multitask and prioritize workload to meet strict deadlines under supervision
Good documentation skills and ability to write procedures and reports
Desire to be part of a rapidly evolving organization and taking products and processes to the next level

Desired Skills
Experience in optical imaging, microscopy, and metrology measurements
Relevant experience in manufacturing or QC of Life Science products preferred
Relevant experience in a production environment working with standard production control tools, ERP, LIMS, inventory control, work orders a plus
Experience with common lab equipment such as pipettes, nanodrop, centrifuges, thermocyclers, microscopes, etc. a plus
Basic understanding of DNA sequencing, PCR or other nucleic acid based technologies and relevant experience a plus
Experience with fabrication of microfluidic devices
Experience working with PDMS, SU8 or similar materials

You should know: Your safety matters! Vaccination against COVID-19 may be a requirement for this job in compliance with current client and governmental policies. A Kelly recruiter will confirm and share more details with you during the interview process.

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