Production Technician II

Join The Teknova Team And Help Shape The Future Of Health

When you join the Teknova team, you're helping to create the future of health. Our customers are working to discover novel therapies that will help people everywhere live longer, healthier lives. We make sure they have a reliable supply of the essential ingredients they need to succeed, and every member of our team plays an important role.

Reporting to the Sr. Manager, Quality Systems & Compliance, the Quality Systems Specialist III supports Teknova's supplier quality program, with a focus on the qualification of critical suppliers and the monitoring of supplier documentation for currency and renewal. This role works closely with purchasing and operations to resolve supplier quality issues and provides guidance on supplier management process enhancements and continuous improvement.

This role owns Supplier Corrective Action Reports (SCARs) for Quality and focuses on driving other open quality events, such as complaints, change management, and audit findings, toward closure by following up with item owners, collecting status updates and supporting data, and serving as a liaison in related quality meetings. It maintains quality trackers (e.g., customer audits, SCARs, change management) and supports broader QMS activities, including Management Review metrics, complaints, risk management, and internal audit program administration, along with backup coverage for Quality Systems Specialist II duties as needed.

At Teknova, our culture is all about creative problem solving, and our default answer is "Yes." We're customer-obsessed and go all in for them and each other. We aren't interested in the status quo—we want to discover what's possible. We're bold and built to change. We go above and beyond to develop novel products that help our customers get reliable results, engineer formats that fit their systems, and find ways to ship out their orders one day sooner. Every time we help our customers work more efficiently; we bring them a step closer to that big breakthrough.

We value the unique personality and background of everyone on our team—we want you to be you. By working together and sharing our skills, we find new and better solutions for our customers. The people on our team are at the heart of everything we do, and we're here to support them.

The Production Technician II is responsible for performing tasks related to day-to-day production operations and completing routine to moderately complex procedures under direction.

Job Duties And Responsibilities:

• Performs final batch record review before the product moves forward in production.
• Performs production related duties that require specialized training.
• Prepares the necessary products for next day production.
• Maintains equipment in proper working order, which may include calibrating.
• Assists Documentation Department with troubleshooting any formulation deviations.
• Conducts routine to moderately complex procedures, such as preparation of media, dispensing, labeling, or washing vessels.
• Collaborates with manager, team lead and team members daily to meet product deadlines.
• Follows all Standard Operating Procedures for assigned tasks and area.
• Responsible for maintaining appropriate training schedule as it pertains to their primary occupational duties.
• Maintains accurate inventory of materials (raw materials, containers, hosing, and any other materials necessary for the completion of assigned tasks) and assists with proper ordering to ensure sufficient amounts are retained.
• Accurately records all completion data into the appropriate database, and / or appropriately completes all necessary paperwork.
• Learns new procedures and accepts new assignments within reasonable timeframes, to be agreed upon by the employee and supervisor.
• Recognizes and resolves problems; troubleshoots malfunctions in procedures and uses alternative methods if available.
• Coordinates efforts of effective work activities that contribute to company needs.

Requirements:

Education:

• High school level chemistry and / or applicable lab experience preferred

Knowledge / Skills / Experience:

• A minimum of 1 - 2 years of related experience.
• Background in Chemistry or related science preferred.
• Has good understanding of the job and applies knowledge and skills to complete a range of tasks.
• Ability to work on assignments that are semi-routine in nature but recognizes the need for occasional deviation from accepted practice.
• Good interpersonal and oral/written communication skills.
• Ability to perform mathematical calculations on basic dilutions and conversions.
• Ability to handle multiple projects concurrently.
• Ability to stand on feet for a total of 8-10 hours daily.
• Must be able to carry, lift, push and pull up to 40 pounds.

Benefits: From performance bonuses that give every member of our team a chance to share in our success to health insurance and retirement savings programs to our generous PTO policy, we're invested in our associates. Our benefits include:

• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision plans
• 401(k) retirement plans with a 4% employer match
• Employee Stock Purchase Plan (ESPP)
• Teknova wellness program
• Continuous learning opportunities
• Paid holidays, paid time off, and paid sick leave

From our scientists to our shipping department, the people who thrive here see beyond reporting lines—they are driven and open to learning something new. If you're ready to make a difference and be part of a team that values creativity, collaboration, and customer obsession, we'd love to hear from you. Join us at Teknova and help shape the future of health.

Teknova is An Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or veteran status, age or any other status or characteristic protected by law.

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