Production Technician

Ready to grow your biotech career while enjoying life in coastal Maine?

Medical Device Manufacturer MMQCI is seeking a Production Technician I to support the manufacture of products for our customers. This role involves a variety of tasks including labeling product tubes, assembling bottles, filling product, and kitting to maintain accurate inventory.
The position requires comfort working in a clean room laboratory environment with gowning and aseptic techniques. Attention to detail, strong organizational skills, and experience using micropipettes according to established Quality System procedures are essential. Production Technicians are expected to quickly develop the expertise needed to work independently with minimal supervision.

What You Will Get to Do

• Fill small tubes and bottles using micropipettes to accurately deliver small volumes
• Assemble tubes, bottles, and caps in a laminar flow environment
• Precisely apply labels to tubes, bottles, and kit boxes
• Perform product kitting by placing tubes or bottles into kit boxes while maintaining proper temperature
• Follow SOPs and document all work per cGMP and MMQCI Quality System requirements
• Follows defined protocols to protect product integrity, including routine cleaning and proper use of PPE (gloves, lab coat, booties, facemask, hairnet)
• Supports the operation by assisting with various tasks (autoclaving consumables, managing, and moving inventory)
• Operate and troubleshoot automated production equipment and contribute process improvement ideas to streamline procedures

Required Experience & Skills

• A.S or B.A./B.S. in Biology or Life Sciences with lab experience, or applicable work experience in biotechnology, preferred but not required
• Familiarity with DNA/RNA products and aseptic techniques is a plus
• Familiarity with regulated environments (i.e. cGMP or ISO) is a plus
• Ability to work in a clean room with appropriate gowning
• Strong attention to detail, accuracy, and fine motor skills for lab procedures
• Ability to operate associated production equipment
• Strong communication and computer skills, including Excel
• Ability to stand for extended periods and lift up to 30 lbs

Nice to Have

• Bachelor’s degree in Biology, Life Sciences, or Chemistry
• Experience working in a laboratory with contamination control practices
• Familiarity with aseptic technique
• Experience in a cGMP and/or ISO-regulated environment
• Experience working in laminar flow hood environments

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

Get to know the MMQCI team! 

 
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.