Packaging Operator - Basic Lab Exp is Required (Urgent Need)

About the role

The Packaging Department processes material in a laboratory environment/production area with lab bench work surfaces for filling/dispensing research reagents into customer facing vials using electronic and manual pipettors.

Responsibilities

• This position IS NOT related to shipping OR shipment packaging.
• This is a manufacturing type position and involves filling of liquid antibodies into small vials in a laboratory environment and using lab instruments such as pipettes, peristaltic pumps, and analytical balances.
• A science and/or manufacturing background is preferred.
• Learn and understand: Basic Packaging process flow, Basic Inventory and supplies management process flow, Basic bottling techniques for all single vials purified and conjugate materials, Basic packaging processes including bagging and labeling, Use of pipette, scale and other packaging equipment as required, Support label creation process by learning and operating all labeling equipment.
• Meet daily/weekly/monthly departmental production objectives efficiently and effectively with a high degree of quality.
• Must have ability to independently organize individual schedules to meet departmental goals.
• Ability to follow general instructions on routine tasks and detailed instructions on new tasks.
• Support departmental packaging supplies and material management function including storing, retrieving and staging supplies/materials as required.
• Support technical manual and technical data sheet preparation and operate associated equipment to produce printed literature.
• Support LDMS and daily shift start up meetings.
• Understand and input packaging data, as required, in the SAP system and/or other Production Planning/Manufacturing Resource database system(s).
• Follow all department guidelines and procedures
• Follow client Biosciences Environmental, Health and Safety (EH&S) policies and procedures.
• Takes responsibility for safety in immediate work area.
• Participates in EH&S programs.
• Notifies supervisors of all observed hazardous conditions or unsafe work practices.
• Makes recommendations on maintaining the safety of the work environment.
• Other duties as assigned by Supervisor.

Qualifications

• High school diploma/GED.
• A minimum of 6 months of industry work experience preferred.
• Strong attention to detail. Work well in a team environment.
• Good documentation practices. Must be willing and able to work a flexible work schedule including static or rotating shifts and overtime as required.
• Familiarity with computers and various software for general business functionality.
• Must be able to perform basic mathematical calculations.