Manufacturing Specialist

Job Description

Job Description

Manufacturing Specialist

This is an onsite, in-office position at Geneoscopy HQ in St. Louis, Missouri.

The Manufacturing Specialist will be responsible for performing day-to-day manufacturing processes within the laboratory for Geneoscopy's In-Vitro Diagnostic products. These processes include manufacturing reagents and consumable specimen-collection kits.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Complete and document manufacturing-related activities required to support the development and commercialization of new In-Vitro Diagnostic products.
• Maintain a high standard of product quality in accordance with Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP) and Geneoscopy's policies and procedures.
• Utilize problem-solving techniques to analyze issues at hand, identify the root cause, and develop/implement solutions.
• Accurately complete all required written documentation for batch records.
• Adhere to the laboratory's instrument calibration and maintenance procedures, and document all procedural maintenance and calibration performed.
• Monitor the production process and evaluate and analyze observations to ensure efficiency and quality.
• Cross-train and act as backup for receiving and preparing patient samples for testing, as well as general laboratory setup and maintenance activities
• Other duties as assigned.

EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS

• Bachelor's Degree required.

QUALIFICATIONS

• Ideally, possess 1-2 years' experience within a manufacturing environment.
• Demonstrate the ability to read and understand technical procedures and instructions.
• Exemplify the capability to carefully monitor production processes and document results.
• Exemplify the ability to communicate clearly, move quickly, and ability to make technical decisions with limited information.
• Possess a builder's mindset: proactive, collaborative, and comfortable wearing multiple hats.
• Demonstrate high integrity, accountability, and a desire to help shape both the technology and the team.
• Exemplify the ability to multitask and thrive in an agile, fast-paced, deadline-driven environment while remaining flexible, proactive, resourceful, and efficient.
• Possess proficient verbal and written communication skills, while willing to share and receive information and ideas from all levels of the organization to achieve the desired results.
• Possess high ethics and conduct business in the most professional manner.
• Seek inclusiveness and collaboration but step up to responsibility, make tough decisions, and be accountable for those decisions.
• Act as a results-oriented team player with strong interpersonal and communication skills, capable of working collaboratively with colleagues.
• Preferred Additional Experience:
  • Experience with cGMP processes.
  • Industry knowledge of diagnostics and/or life sciences.
  • Knowledge of biotech manufacturing processes and equipment.
  • Experience with manufacturing automation.

SCHEDULE
This is a salaried position, requiring at least 40 hours per week. There may be projects that require activities beyond the standard hours.

COMPENSATION & BENEFITS

• Base salary range: annually determined based on the candidate's experience, knowledge, and abilities.
• Bonus: discretionary annual bonus based on a percentage of the employee's base salary
• Benefits: health, vision, dental, life insurance, 401k (with employer match), and paid time off.
• Company stock options

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

Geneoscopy's Core Values
Ability to embody Geneoscopy's beliefs, philosophies, and principles:

• Integrity - we do the right thing through our words, actions, and behaviors
• Courage - step up, speak up, stand out
• Agility - think and act fast, embracing change
• Passion - for our customers, our people, our work, and for excellence
• Collaboration - our differences are assets

Physical Demands

• Employees may be required to lift routine office supplies and use standard office equipment.
• Must possess the ability to sit and/or stand for long periods.
• Must possess the ability to perform repetitive motion.

Work Environment

• May have exposure to fumes and bio-hazardous material in the laboratory environment.
• May be required to handle blood-borne pathogens and general laboratory reagents.

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