PCR Technician 1
Location: Philadelphia, PA, United States
Position Type: Unfixed Term
Job Function: Manufacturing
A world leader in the field of in vitro diagnostics for more than 60 years, bioMérieux provides diagnostic solutions which determine the source of disease and contamination to improve patient health and ensure consumer safety.
In North America we have more than 6,200 team members across 11 sites or subsidiaries, including Salt Lake City-based BioFire Diagnostics and one subsidiary in Montreal, Canada.
Come and join a family-owned global company with a long-term vision, and a human-centered culture.
Description
- Participate in the manufacture and assembly of PCR Commercial Products, including final PCR products and sub-solution preparations via laboratory benchwork
- Perform chemical titrations to a variety of raw materials and calculate and analyze data to prepare them in production ready formats
- Working with supervisor, present continuous improvement opportunities through team and individual initiatives
- Contribute to team goal development, tracking status and communicating with leadership team
- Utilize a variety of software systems to support and track daily work activities (i.e. Microsoft Excel, Netsuite ERP, Dropbox, Tulip, etc.)
- Ensure the Manufacturing batch records and other documentation are prepared, completed and stored at the highest standards according to company policy
- Assist with the development, implementation, and support of manufacturing automation with collaboration from stakeholders and impacted departments
- Comply with safety requirements, cGMP, SOP and manufacturing documentation
- Prepare, fill, label and package solutions for the production and distribution
- Execution of critical and routine and non-routine production operations
- Record data and update inventory into database
- Bachelor’s Degree in Biology or related field and between 0 to 2 years of industry experience or equivalent experience in GMP related industry
- OR Minimum 5 years in relevant production environment with minimum 2 years in a role that involved leading others
- Proficiency in liquid handling, specifically pipetting and/or using automated liquid handlers
- Working knowledge of Microsoft Office tools – Excel, Word and Outlook
- Able to comprehend and complete moderately complex instructions, calculations and procedures
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