Manufacturing Technician I

Description

• Participate in general laboratory maintenance, maintaining cleanliness, supplies, and equipment.
• Complete documentation to support process and production procedures, including data capture, forms, logbooks, and inventory batch records.
• Contribute to process improvement, assay, and process development for manufacturing.
• Perform daily maintenance and documentation of all production equipment.
• Manufacture custom and/or prototype requests for customers as needed.
• Prepare, maintain, and report raw material, reagent, and coated plate inventories; participate in year-end physical inventory.
• Occasionally handle BSL2 reagents.
• Maintain physical inventory by processing, aliquotting, vialing, and labeling materials.
• Operate automated equipment to produce biological assays and reagents.
• Follow laboratory safety precautions and use personal protective equipment.

Requirements

• Background in Biology or related fields.
• Knowledge of standard operating procedures (SOPs) and laboratory practices.
• Experience with assays, reagents, and buffers.
• Aseptic technique proficiency.
• High school diploma required; Associate's or Bachelor's degree in Biology, Chemistry, Biotechnology, Engineering, or related field preferred.
• Experience in operations coordination and inventory control required.
• Adapt to specific duties as required by departmental needs.
• Prior manufacturing experience is a plus.
• Proficiency in production, manufacturing processes, and the use of pipettes.

Benefits

• Health Spending Account (HSA)
• 401(k) Retirement Plan – Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available
• Transportation benefits
• Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital
• Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents)
• Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave) Workplace Type This is a fully onsite position in Rockville,MD. Application Deadline This position is anticipated to close on Jan 6, 2026.
• Medical, dental & vision
• Employee Assistance Program
• Short and long-term disability

Training + Development

Interview process

Visa Sponsorship

Security clearance