Production Lead Technician

Production Lead Technician

Obsessed by Science. Entrepreneurial by Nature. United by Purpose. Diasorin is a global leader in immunodiagnostic and molecular diagnostic solutions, advancing science to improve patient outcomes worldwide. For more than 50 years, we have combined scientific rigor with an entrepreneurial mindset, operating with a strong commitment to innovation, accountability, and results to deliver trusted diagnostic solutions. As the Diagnostics Specialist, Diasorin continuously invests in research, technology, and people. Guided by our values of operational excellence, customer focus, and teamwork, we empower teams to think boldly, act decisively, and transform ideas into meaningful impact across one of the industry's broadest specialty diagnostic portfolios. When you join Diasorin, you are not just filling a role. You are helping build what comes next.

Why Join Diasorin

• Build What Matters
• Take ownership, challenge the status quo, and contribute directly to solutions that improve patient care worldwide.
• Innovate with Agility at a Global Scale
• Work in an entrepreneurial environment that enables speed, collaboration, and global impact.
• Grow in a People-Centered Culture
• Thrive in a culture that values accountability, inclusion, and continuous development.

Job Summary

Responsible for manufacturing and assembly of clinical and commercial products. Operates and troubleshoots production equipment. Manufactures product per documented manufacturing instructions. Maintains records to comply with GMP's, SOP's, quality system requirements, and other regulatory requirements. Performs in-process testing to assure batches meet specifications. Works on complex assignments in a dynamic and fast paced environment where independent action and initiative are required to resolve problems. Leads and develops manufacturing technicians. Supports all applicable regulations including but not limited to FDA, ISO, IVDD, and CMD/CAS requirements.

Key Responsibilities and Duties

• Manufacture of subassemblies, components, and/or kits per documented methods.
• In-process testing of product with ability to interpret results and perform any required adjustments to product.
• Execute validation protocols and/or experiments.
• Ability to perform investigation to identify potential root cause of an issue.
• Ability to identify and implement CAPA (Corrective Action and Preventative Action).
• Understand, comply, support, and enforce FDA and ISO regulatory requirements.
• Understand, comply, support, and enforce all policies and procedures.
• Lab maintenance per documented cleaning requirements.
• Inventory maintenance, replenish raw materials and supplies as required
• Proper storage of raw materials, subassemblies, components, and kits.
• Equipment operation and maintenance per documented procedures, calibrate as required.
• Maintain product identification and traceability per Standard Operating Procedures (SOP).
• Record required data on documents in accordance with GDP (Good Documentation Procedures) and SOP.
• Identify non-conformances and initiate required documentation.
• Support leadership with reviewing and revising manufacturing specifications, department specific procedures, and/or create new documents as required.
• Implement change via DCR (Document Change Request).
• Recommend to Supervisor/Manager product or process improvements which will enhance product or business.
• Review and revise existing documents.
• Able to recognize deficiencies and create new documents as required.
• Inventory control – identify critical raw materials and establish and/or monitor a system to maintain control.
• Able to support the design and execution of validation protocols and experiments to enhance product, resolve product issue, and manufacturing process.
• Contribute to lean manufacturing and continuous improvement projects as needed.
• Close work orders and review manufacturing specification for accuracy and completeness.
• Train new employees, monitor and provide feedback to employee and management as required.
• Create and execute Production schedule per plan.
• Monitor progress of outstanding work orders and expedite as required to meet scheduled due date.
• Assist in special projects.
• Assist in other production areas/departments as needed.
• As needed, assist with writing reports – Investigations, Risk Assessments, Validations, Quality Plans, etc.
• Responsible for performing assigned tasks in accordance with the company's quality policies and procedures per the applicable quality management system regulations as defined in the Quality Manual.
• Responsible for performing assigned tasks in accordance with applicable Environmental Health and Safety (EHS) regulations and Company EHS policies.
• Lead a team of employees within a given shift or unit. Also responsible for the overall direction, coordination, and evaluation of this unit. Carries out lead responsibilities in accordance with the organization's policies and applicable laws. Responsibilities include performing daily work on the line, training employees; planning, assigning, and directing work; assessing team performance; making sure the team meets daily goal, and stays within cycle count; and addressing complaints and resolving problems.
• Responsible for enforcing all EHS policies in their span of control.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

Requires High School Degree or higher. Experience working on complex machinery as a Sr. Production Technician or equivalent is preferred Analytically works on problems of diverse scope where analysis of data requires evaluation of identifiable factors. Exercises judgment within generally defined practices and policies in selecting methods and techniques for obtaining solutions. Receives no instructions on routine work, general instructions on new assignments. Good interpersonal and verbal communication skills. Ability to read, analyze, and interpret general, technical procedures, or governmental regulations. Ability to write reports. Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from groups of supervisors, engineers, or managers. Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide. Ability to round numbers to the nearest whole number, tenths, hundredths, or thousandths. Knowledge of metric system with ability to convert units – weight (milligram, gram, kilogram, etc.), volume (milliliter, liter, etc.), and distance (centimeter, millimeter, meter, etc.). Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists. Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus. Ability to detect slight differences between products under magnification.

What We Offer

The hourly range for this position is $20 - $32/Hour. The salary range for this role represents the numerous factors considered in the hiring decisions including, but not limited to, educations, skills, work experience, certifications, etc. Beyond base salary, Diasorin offers a competitive rewards package focused on your overall well-being. We are proud to offer a comprehensive plan of health benefits, retirement and financial wellbeing, time off programs, wellbeing support and perks. Benefits may vary by role, country, region, union status, and other employment status factors. You may also be eligible to participate in an annual incentive program. An incentive award, if any, depends on various factors, including, individual and organizational performance. Diasorin is committed to building a workplace where people feel empowered to contribute ideas, take ownership, and grow their careers. We believe diverse perspectives strengthen innovation and help us deliver meaningful impact for patients and customers worldwide. Diasorin is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law. This posting and recruitment process are subject to applicable local laws and regulations in the country where the position is located. Additional employment disclosures, candidate rights, and employment conditions may apply based on local jurisdiction. Individuals hired will be required to verify identity and eligibility to work and may be subject to a background check and drug screening where permitted by law. Diasorin is committed to providing reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities during the application process. If assistance is required, please contact View email address on click.appcast.io.

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