Manufacturing Technician – Machine Operator (1st Shift)

By joining Bio-Techne, you’ll join a company with a powerful and positive purpose of enabling cutting-edge research in Life Sciences and Clinical Diagnostics. Bio-Techne, and all of its brands, provides tools for researchers to further treat and prevent disease worldwide.

Pay Range:

$19.20 - $26.40

Position Summary:

The Manufacturing Technician is responsible for operating automated manufacturing equipment and completing all documentation according to cGMP/ISO standards. Provide written documentation of required data throughout the manufacturing operations in accordance with established SOPs, Work Instructions and cGMPs/ISO standards. Provide hands-on assistance as needed on equipment lines and manual pack lines.

Hours: 6:00 AM to 2:30 PM, Monday to Friday

Responsibilities:

Principal Responsibilities:

• Primary operator of automated manufacturing equipment (filling, labeling, and packaging).
• Responsible for equipment setup, equipment changeovers, and equipment shutdown.
• Understand and repair minor mechanical issues with manufacturing equipment.
• Meet quality and productivity expectations.
• Perform and record in-process quality inspections per the Device History Record.
• Assist in training of new and temporary hires in the Manufacturing Department.
• Understand and follow appropriate standard operating procedures and work instructions
  • Regulatory awareness of chemical handling and hazards
  • Labeling
  • Safety procedures
  • Department-specific SOPs
  • Proper use and basic equipment maintenance
• Follow priorities from supervision
• Complete all compliance trainings as assigned
• Participate in continuous process improvement efforts.
• Works independently with minimal supervision on routine tasks.
• Ability to support and help others in the team.
• Knowledge of work performed by the department and learning how to perform multiple functions within the department
• Flexibility to work on multiple tasks with increased effectiveness
• Assist with equipment pack line or manual pack line operations.
• Identify process improvements and flag areas for improvement

General Responsibilities:

• Follows company policies and practices as outlined in the Handbook, SOPs and SWIs and as well as follows guidelines regarding safety as outlined in the safety program and in accordance to the job function.
• Manages time well and will put in extended time as needed
• Willingness to accept changes in work from day-to-day within reasonable and expected boundaries
• Perform other duties as assigned within and outside of the department.

Qualifications:

• High School or Associates degree with 0+ years of relevant experience
• Bachelors degree with 0+ years of experience
• Ability to work as part of a team and have positive communication.
• Must have strong oral and written English language skills and the ability to read and comprehend the English language.
• Able to lift a minimum of 50 pounds and stand for long periods of time.
• Experience working in a cGMP/ISO facility a plus

Minimum Physical Requirements:

• Remain seated in a normal position for extended periods of time up to 8 hours
• Walk, stand, and move for prolonged periods in a workday
• Reach up and out with hands and arms
• Talk and hear; verbally express information
• Keyboard, 10 keys
• Repetitive motion; hands, arms
• Lift up to 25 pounds and carry a distance of 10 feet
• Use hands to grasp, hold, move, and pick up objects continuously
• Ability to stoop or kneel for limited amounts of time
• Ability to climb ladders < 5’ high
• Occasionally push/ pull up to 200 lbs a distance of up to 100 feet
• Able to spend time in cleanroom, freezer, and areas of increased noise level

Why Join Bio-Techne:

• We offer competitive insurance benefits starting on day one: medical, dental, vision, life, short-term disability, long-term disability, pet, and legal and ID shield.

• We invest in our employees’ financial futures through 401k plans, an employee stock purchase plan (ESPP), Health Saving Account (HSA), Flexible Spending Account (FSA), and Dependent Care FSA.

• We empower our employees develop their careers through mentorship, promotional opportunities, training and development, tuition reimbursement, internship programs, and more.

• We offer employee resource groups, volunteer paid time off, employee events, and charity drives to build a culture of caring and belonging. 

• We offer an accrued leave policy with paid holidays, paid time off, and paid parental leave.

• We foster a culture of empowerment and innovation, where employees feel valued and encouraged to bring their new ideas to the table.

Bio-Techne is an E-Verify Employer in the United States.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.

To protect the interests of all, Bio-Techne will not accept unsolicited resumes from any source other than a candidate application. Any unsolicited resumes sent to Bio-Techne will be considered Bio-Techne property.

This position requires work authorization that does not now or in the future require sponsorship of a visa for employment authorization in the United States (e.g., H1-B visa, F-1 visa (OPT), TN visa or any other non-immigrant work status). If you require a reasonable accommodation to complete an application, participate in an interview, or take part in any other stage of the recruitment process, please contact hr@bio-techne.com for assistance.