Cleanroom Manufacturing Technician

This is an exciting opportunity to join Our Client, a global leader in biotechnology and pharmaceutical research, development and patient care initiatives that help millions of people every day.

Manufacturing Technician
Location: Pleasanton, CA (100% onsite)
Pay Range: $25/hour (paid weekly)
Shift: Monday - Friday 9am - 5pm
8 months with potential for extension and/or permanent placement
Benefits: Dental, Health and Vision Benefits

Job Responsibilities:

• Work in an oligonucleotide manufacturing lab to make DNA via solid phase synthesis for R&D use.
• Manufactures oligonucleotides on DNA Synthesizers utilizing established and published procedures, and technical and theoretical understanding. Work may include using gel purification of oligonucleotides. Assumes responsibility for the accuracy, quality, and timeliness of oligo synthesis results. Maintains lab supplies and DNA Synthesizers.
• Summarizes experimental results, and reviews conclusions with supervisor/project leader.
• Works with oligo purification group to ensure smooth handoff of oligos from DNA Synthesis to Oligo Purification.
• Keeps supervisor/project leader informed of project status, particularly of significant findings and results in critical problem areas.
• Performs work according to established internal safety guidelines and procedures, and as specified by appropriate external regulatory agencies (e.g., OSHA).
• Processes incoming orders and interface with vendors for oligo orders. Processes and delivers outsourced oligo orders. Works with supervisor to prioritize and triage the orders for in-house manufacturing or for approved external oligo vendor.
• Assumes accountability for own lab notebook documentation and documentation of oligo orders made, ensuring synthesis records and results are recorded timely, accurately and consistently, and according to established formats
• Participates in routine lab maintenance, lab safety, ISO, and QSR implementation. Troubleshoots issues related to instrumentation.
• Sets up, maintains, and runs oligo synthesis instruments to make oligos according to standard protocols and current priorities. Synthesize oligos in an efficient, timely, and cost effective manner.
• Manufacturing Support: Helps maintain the lab/reagent supplies in the lab to ensure that there is no manufacturing downtime. Helps keep the lab and work areas clean and safe. Perform routine analyses (HPLC, LCMS, and/or UV spectral) on oligos on as needed basis. Assists others in the manufacturing lab as needed.
• Documentation: Responsible for ensuring capture of lab data from instrumentation in SDMS/electronic notebook in a timely manner. Compiles and prepares data for statistical, scientific analyses, reports, or for presentations.

Required:
High School Diploma or equivalent
Pass a 7 year background check

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