Packaging Operator (Basic Lab exp is Required)
$33,280–$41,600 year
On-siteSan Diego, California, United States
Job Summary
Conduct manual inspection, labeling, and packaging of clinical and commercial products by filling liquid reagents into vials using pipettes and analytical balances. Gather, organize, and stage starting materials including bulk reagents, vials, caps, and paperwork to present for line clearance verification. Perform finished product packaging to satisfy customer demand while ensuring adherence to quality specifications and removing defective items. Maintain accurate documentation of manufacturing activities, including device history records and inventory counts, and input packaging data into SAP systems. Assist with inventory counting, batch record calculations, and routine cleaning of packaging stations and equipment. Adhere to personal protective equipment requirements and participate in safety audits and daily safety discussions.
Required Qualifications
- Basic Lab exp
- US Citizens Or GC Holders
- High school diploma/GED
- A science and/or manufacturing background
- Must be able to perform basic mathematical calculations
- Ability to calculate fill volume based on concentration (mg/ml)
- Understanding of the metric system
- Ability to independently organize individual schedules
- Ability to follow general instructions on routine tasks and detailed instructions on new tasks
- Must be willing and able to work a flexible work schedule including static or rotating shifts and overtime as required
- Good documentation practices
- Good organizational skills with ability to prioritize tasks
- Self-motivated, must have ability to work with minimal supervision
- Good written and verbal communication skills
- Proficient learner with new tasks and methods
- Attention to Detail
- Must be able to wear long pants or skirt that covers the leg entirely down to the ankle, no visible skin exposed
- Closed-toe and closed-heel shoes that cover the entire foot are required
- Attire is casual with no ripped or torn clothing
- Must be able to wear a labcoat
- Must be able to wear gloves and goggles when performing benchwork that poses a spill or splash risk
- Must be able to manage items up to 20-30 pounds
- Must be able to follow all department guidelines and procedures
- Must be able to follow client Biosciences Environmental, Health and Safety (EH&S) policies and procedures
- Must be able to take responsibility for safety in immediate work area
- Must be able to participate in EH&S programs
- Must be able to notify supervisors of all observed hazardous conditions or unsafe work practices
- Must be able to understand and input packaging data in the SAP system and/or other Production Planning/Manufacturing Resource database system(s)
- Must be able to support LDMS and daily shift start up meetings
- Must be able to learn and understand Basic Packaging process flow
- Must be able to learn and understand Basic Inventory and supplies management process flow
- Must be able to learn and understand Basic bottling techniques for all single vial purified and conjugate materials
- Must be able to learn and understand Basic packaging processes including bagging and labeling
- Must be able to learn and understand Use of pipette, scale and other packaging equipment as required
- Must be able to support label creation process by learning and operating all labeling equipment
- Must be able to meet daily/weekly/monthly departmental production objectives efficiently and effectively with a high degree of quality
- Must be able to support departmental packaging supplies and material management function including storing, retrieving and staging supplies/materials as required
- Must be able to support technical manual and technical data sheet preparation and operate associated equipment to produce printed literature
- Must be able to perform routine cleaning of packaging station and processing equipment
- Must be able to abide by all personal protective equipment and product contamination control (i.e. gowning) requirements
- Must be able to handle hazardous waste as appropriate
Desired Qualifications
- A minimum of 6 months of industry work experience
- Liquid Dispense/PKG Equipment
- Pipettes, peristaltic pumps, analytical balance, etc.
- Familiarity with computers and various software for general business functionality
- A science and/or manufacturing background
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