A Bachelor of Arts or Bachelor of Science degree in Biology, Biotechnology, Life Sciences, or a related field, or an Associate of Science degree with two years of relevant hands-on manufacturing experience or a similar laboratory function.
Experience working with DNA and RNA molecular biology techniques.
Ability to read, comprehend, and accurately follow standard operating procedures quickly with attention to detail.
Fine and gross motor skills, including the ability to work with various sizes of labware and firmly grasp materials.
Ability to visually inspect products and gels.
Ability to work under a BSL II hood for multiple consecutive hours.
Ability to follow aseptic and contamination-control techniques, including working in an environmentally controlled facility with gowning requirements.
Ability to work with hazardous materials such as acids.
Ability to perform precise, detail-oriented work in a fast-paced environment with tight deadlines and shifting priorities.
Written and oral communication skills and computer skills.
Ability to stand for several hours and lift approximately 30 pounds.
Responsibilities
Accurately and reproducibly perform molecular biology techniques that support the manufacture of molecular controls.
Follow aseptic techniques and current Good Manufacturing Practice requirements.
Work with chemistries, labware, and laboratory equipment, including performing work in BSL II hoods.
Precisely deliver small volumes using micropipettes.
Perform in-process quality control on manufacturing components and products using pH testing, spectrometry, and electrophoresis, and accurately document all results.
Assist other manufacturing personnel in manufacturing products.
Assist with troubleshooting processes and products as needed.
Participate in modifying or improving existing products and processes when requested.
Perform routine laboratory tasks including inventory, ordering, and maintaining organization.
Follow quality systems based on current Good Manufacturing Practice and International Organization for Standardization regulatory requirements, accurately document work, and maintain detailed records.
Perform laboratory support tasks including routine cleaning of laboratories and equipment and general housekeeping.
Desired Qualifications
Experience with PCR, spectrometry, and gel electrophoresis.
Experience in an industrial environment following current Good Manufacturing Practice and/or International Organization for Standardization requirements.
Bring Your Skills to Biotechnology as a Manufacturing Technician!
The Manufacturing Technician I accurately follows written Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) to perform a variety of molecular biology techniques which support the manufacture of molecular controls. Manufacturing Technicians are expected to have excellent laboratory dexterity, be proficient with micropipettes, aseptic techniques, molecular biology techniques and in the use of associated laboratory equipment. This individual is well-organized, enjoys detailed work, works with limited supervision by the Manager of Manufacturing Operations and may be called upon to assist with troubleshooting manufacturing processes and products.
What You Will Get to Do
Accurately and reproducibly performs a variety of molecular biology techniques that support the manufacture of molecular controls
Follows aseptic techniques and current Good Manufacturing Practice (cGMP)
Works with a variety of chemistries, labware and laboratory equipment including performing work in BSLII hoods
Precisely delivers small volumes using micropipettes
Performs in-process QC on manufacturing components and products (pH, spectrometry, and electrophoresis). Accurately documents all results
Assists other manufacturing personnel in the manufacture of products
Assists with troubleshooting of processes and products as needed
May participate in modifying / improving existing MMQCI products and processes
Performs routine laboratory tasks including inventory, ordering, and maintaining organization
Follows MMQCI’s quality systems based on cGMP and International Organization for Standardization (ISO) regulatory requirements. Accurately documents work and keeps detailed records
Contributes to laboratory support tasks such as routine cleaning of laboratory and equipment and general housekeeping duties
Required Skills & Experience
B.A., B.S. in Biology/Biotech/Life Sciences, or an A.S degree with 2 years relevant hands-on manufacturing experience or similar laboratory function
Experience working with DNA and RNA molecular biology techniques (PCR, spectrometry, and gel electrophoresis experience is highly desired)
Ability to read, comprehend and accurately follow SOPs quickly with attention to detail
Requires fine and gross motor skills, ability to work with various sizes of labware including the ability to firmly grasp
Able to visually inspect product and perform visual inspections of gels
Able to work under a BSLII hood for multiple hours in a row
Able to follow aseptic and contamination control techniques including working in an environmentally controlled facility that has gowning requirements
Able to work with hazardous materials such as acids
Highly organized with the ability to perform precise, detail-oriented work in a fast-paced environment with tight deadlines and shifting priorities
Good communication skills, written and oral, and excellent computer skill
Must be able to stand for several hours and lift approximately 30 lbs
Preferred
Experience in an industrial environment following cGMP and/or ISO is preferred
Why You’ll Love Working Here
Opportunity to make a meaningful impact within a growing diagnostic company
Collaborative, mission-driven team environment
Competitive compensation and benefits
Benefits We Offer
Medical, dental, and vision insurance
401(k) retirement savings plan
Company profit sharing program
Paid time off: including vacation, holidays, and sick leave
Paid Parental Leave Program
The pay range for this position is $19.23 to $36.06/hour
Get to know the MMQCI team! https://www.mmqci.com/about/employee-spotlight/employee-spotlight.html
Maine Molecular Quality Controls, Inc. (MMQCI) designs, develops, manufactures, and sells unique quality control products used by hospital laboratories and manufacturers to monitor the accuracy of tests for genetic, oncologic, and infectious diseases. MMQCI has proprietary technologies to stabilize DNA and RNA for use as quality controls and continues to pursue the discovery of novel techniques useful for the development of new quality control products.
MMQCI is conveniently located in beautiful southern coastal Maine, minutes from the Maine Turnpike, Portland International Jetport, and less than 2 hours from Boston. Close by are fabulous Portland restaurants, sandy beaches, and a plentiful supply of Maine lobsters! Many terrific outdoor activities are easily accessible including hiking, biking, kayaking, fishing, skiing and snowshoeing. We’re in a state-of-the-art facility, located in Saco, right next to the Eastern Trail. Come join us!
Interested in joining our team? Please submit both a resume and cover letter with your application for consideration.
