Manufacturing Technician

Responsibilities:

• Accurately prepare buffer solutions by mixing acids, bases, and other chemicals in precise proportions.
• Use pH meters and other equipment to adjust and verify the pH of buffer solutions.
• Handle, store, and dispose of hazardous materials safely.
• Routine cleaning, drying, and autoclaving of all laboratory glassware and plasticware.
• Safely follows all established standard operating procedures (SOPs)
• Hand washes and dries laboratory glassware and plasticware utilizing (may handle hazardous chemicals).
• Operates glassware washers, glassware dryers, and autoclaves for machine washing, drying and sterilizing laboratory glassware and plasticware.
• Clean the glass wash facility walls, floors, ceilings, counters, sinks, and vents.
• Cleans glass wash facility equipment.
• Tracks inventory of plasticwares and requests from stock when necessary.
• May support ELISA (Enzyme-Linked Immunosorbent Assay) production (plates, std/kit, crimping, sealing)
• Maintain accurate records of buffer preparation processes, including batch records and standard operating procedures (SOPs).
• May provide support for animal care: provide food and water, clean enclosures, provide enrichment items, and monitor animal health.
• Promote a safe work environment. May provide recommendations on maintaining the safety of the work environment. Participates in Environmental Health and Safety programs. Addresses corrective actions whenever a hazard is identified. Notifies supervisor of all observed hazardous conditions or unsafe work practices.
• Other responsibilities or projects as assigned by reporting supervisor

Education and Experience

• High school diploma or GED
• Ability to read, write and speak English fluently
• Intermediate computer skills
• Perform intermediate math calculations
• Experience with SAP is desired
• ELISA plate production experience is a plus
• Animal husbandry experience is a plus
• 1-3 years relevant work experience in a life science industry is preferred

Knowledge and Skills

• Attention to Detail: Precision in measuring and mixing chemicals is essential to ensure the accuracy of buffer solutions
• Familiarity with laboratory equipment and techniques, including pH meters, pipette, analytical balance, autoclave, industrial washer.
• Excellent organizational skills with ability to prioritize tasks
• Self-motivated, must have the ability to work with minimal supervision
• Clear and effective communication skills for documenting processes and collaborating with team members and cross-functionally
• Ability to work independently as well as part of a team

Physical Demands

• General Physical Requirements: Ability to lift 35 pounds unassisted.
• Visual Acuity Requirements: Inspection/Technician/Administrative.
• Motion and Sensory Requirements: speaking, hearing, walking, grasping, lifting, turning, reviewing, implementing, writing, and performing data entry

Work Environment

• Laboratory environment, glass wash, vivarium

As a result of the combination of the BD Biosciences and Diagnostic Solutions business with Waters Corporation (NYSE: WAT), by applying to this role, you will be applying for a position with Waters. Waters is a global leader in life science, dedicated to accelerating the benefits of pioneering science through analytical technologies, informatics, and service. With a focus on regulated, high-volume testing environments, Waters’ innovative portfolio harnesses deep scientific expertise across biology, chemistry, and physics. Waters collaborates with analytical laboratories around the world to advance the release of effective, high-quality medicines, assure the safety of food and water, and drive better patient outcomes by detecting diseases earlier, managing routine infections, and combatting growing antibiotic resistance. Through a shared culture of relentless innovation, Waters’ passionate team of approximately 16,000 colleagues partner with customers to turn scientific challenges into breakthroughs that improve lives worldwide.

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