Associate Production Scientist l

Job Description

Job Description

Location: Portland, Maine

Pay: $22/hourEmployment Type: Full-Time

Position Summary

We are seeking a detailoriented Production Scientist to support the production of diagnostic products. This role is responsible for raw material qualification, reagent preparation, inprocess testing, equipment operation, and ensuring all products meet strict quality standards.

This position is ideal for someone with a scientific background who enjoys handson lab work, problemsolving, and contributing to a fastpaced, qualitydriven production environment.

Key Responsibilities

Production & Laboratory Work

• Follow all SOPs and standardized work instructions

• Prepare buffers, reagents, controls, and kit components

• Perform functional testing on inprocess and completed products

• Operate and perform basic maintenance on automated and semiautomated equipment

• Use common laboratory instruments (pH meters, balances, spectrophotometers)

• Qualify raw materials and reagents

Quality & Documentation

• Maintain accurate material usage and inventory records

• Process, analyze, and report quantitative data, including performance trending

• Identify, document, and segregate nonconforming product

• Complete all quality system documentation with accuracy and timeliness

• Draft and review new or updated SOPs

CrossFunctional Collaboration

• Participate in troubleshooting and root cause analysis

• Work with R&D on product transfer, pilot production, and scaleup

• Support Technical Support and Product Development with material requests

• Contribute to continuous improvement initiatives

Required Skills & Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in biology, chemistry, or related science

• Excellent attention to detail and commitment to quality

• Proficiency with Microsoft Word and Excel

• Strong verbal and written communication skills

• Ability to work independently and collaboratively

• Selfmotivated, organized, and able to prioritize in a fastpaced environment

• Ability to analyze technical issues and present solutions

Physical Requirements

• Ability to work in both laboratory and office environments

• Ability to stand for extended periods

• Ability to use a computer for long durations

• Ability to lift up to 25 lbs regularly