Manufacturing Technician

Now Hiring - Manufacturing Technician

1st and 2nd Shift - $22/hr + shift differential

As a Cleanroom Technician, you will be responsible for kitting, filling, and packaging operations, preparing manufactured cartridges for shipment domestically and internationally. The role involves working in a temperature-controlled setting and operating various process equipment to ensure smooth manufacturing flow.

Responsibilities

• Perform kitting assembly operations and prepare cartridges for shipment.
• Conduct filling operations ensuring correct product placement in flow cells.
• Operate process equipment such as balances, pneumatic presses, pumps, and heat sealers.
• Perform simple bulk formulations as required.
• Follow detailed work instructions housed in a cloud-based computer application.
• Seal flow cells using heat sealing machines, ensuring proper alignment to prevent rejects.
• Label flow cells accurately, ensuring QR codes and batch records are readable by sequencers.
• Cut excess foil using specialized machinery.

Essential Skills

• Experience in assembly, cleanroom operations, packaging, and filling.
• Previous manufacturing experience is preferred.
• Team player mindset and strong communication skills.
• Proficiency in using Outlook and Microsoft Teams.
• Ability to perform laboratory inspections, batch recording, and labeling.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Comfortable leading a fill and pack line.
• Willingness to learn or experience in small volume aliquoting (less than 1mL).
• Manufacturing experience is preferred.

Why Work Here?

Join a dynamic start-up company with a small team, offering ample growth opportunities. Enjoy competitive pay rates and access to on-site amenities such as a gym, basketball court, and discounted lunches. Participate in Employee Resource Group (ERG) programs for personal and professional development.

Work Environment

The position requires working in a cleanroom environment, adhering to safety protocols including wearing lab coats, shoe covers, hair nets, and safety glasses. The role is based on the 1st shift from 6am to 2:30pm, with an initial adjustment period of 9am to 5pm during the first week. Employees must be willing to commute to the manufacturing site in San Diego, CA starting in October. Overtime expectations are currently low.

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of San Diego, CA.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $22.00/hr.

Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following: Medical, dental & vision Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital 401(k) Retirement Plan Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents) Short and long-term disability Health Spending Account (HSA) Transportation benefits Employee Assistance Program Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)

Workplace Type

This is a fully onsite position in San Diego, CA.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Jul 6, 2026.