Position Summary

The Diagnostics Oligo Manufacturing Technician I position is responsible for performing manufacturing activities in compliance with company procedures and external regulatory requirements, as directed by the department supervisor, manager, or director.

Roles and Responsibilities

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential function satisfactorily.

Education/Experience/Licenses/Certifications

Requires a bachelor’s degree, and/or demonstration of ability to meet the requirements of a Diagnostic Oligo Manufacturing Technician I

Essential

• Perform manufacturing activities according to written protocols, as directed by the departmental supervisor, manager, or director
• Maintain batch records, equipment logs, and other production records as directed per company procedures
• Ensure lab consumables are available and order/coordinate for replenishment
• Maintain a clean and orderly lab environment. Pursue continuous improvements in the lab and production areas
• Perform routine maintenance of equipment used in manufacturing
• Communicate and when permitting, troubleshoot process and instrument-related issues and seek guidance from management
• Work on special projects with the guidance and support of the department team lead, supervisor, manager or director.
• Understand root cause analysis on recurring manufacturing issues, and execute actionable tasks on potential CAPAs
• Review and revise manufacturing procedures and documentation used in PetDx manufacturing labs
• Initiate Change Controls with guidance of supervisor, manager, director, or quality representative
• Carry out DNR action plans in accordance with established procedures
• Support manufacturing technicians and associates on daily procedures
• Initiate and follow up on support tickets or repair tickets as needed
• Conscientiously learns requirements of the ISO 13485 quality management system and diligently follows the terms of a quality contract, which describes the relevance and importance of the employee’s work to the achievement of LGC’s quality objectives

• Schedule/Core Hours – e.g., Monday – Friday 8:00am-4:30pm with potential for overtime hours as the workload requires and with manager’s pre-approval
• Adherence to company Personal Protection Equipment (PPE) policy

Other Skills and Abilities:

• Self-motivated with the ability to work independently as well as on teams
• Professional presence and strong attention to detail is required
• Technical proficiency that enables effective execution of documented procedures
• Demonstrated experience with common computer software packages (Windows, MS Office, etc.)
• Able to multi-task work in a fast paced environment.
• Attention to detail and a methodical approach to tasks.
• Strong communication and problem solving abilities are necessary.