Manufacturing Technician I Job at Actalent in Rockville

Job Title: Manufacturing Technician IJob DescriptionPosition Summary: The Manufacturing Technician I plays a critical role in consumables, kit, or reagent manufacturing, ensuring production schedules are met in a fast-paced, high throughput industrial setting. This role involves the production of coated plates, chemical buffers, biological diluents/reagents, and assembled kits for customer order fulfillment. The ideal candidate will possess a degree of professional latitude, creativity, and self-management.ResponsibilitiesOperate automated equipment used to perform and produce biological assays and/or reagents.Contribute to process improvement, assay, and process development for manufacturing.Complete appropriate documentation to support process and production procedures including data capture, forms, logbooks, and inventory batch records.Perform daily maintenance and documentation of all production equipment.Participate in general laboratory maintenance including maintaining laboratory cleanliness, supplies, and equipment.Maintain physical inventory by processing/aliquotting/vialing/labeling materials.Prepare, maintain, and report raw material, reagent, and/or coated plate inventories.Participate in year-end physical inventory.Follow laboratory safety precautions and use personal protective equipment.Manufacture custom and/or prototype requests for customers as needed.Occasionally handle BSL2 reagents.Perform specific duties as required by departmental needs.Essential SkillsProficiency in production and manufacturing processes.Skilled in pipetting and working with assays, reagents, and buffers.Strong documentation skills for process and production procedures.Ability to maintain and document production equipment.Experience in operations coordination and inventory control.Compliance with laboratory safety protocols.Additional Skills & QualificationsHigh School diploma required.Associates or BS degree in Biology, Chemistry, Biotechnology, Engineering, or a related field preferred.Prior manufacturing experience is a plus.Work EnvironmentThis position operates in a lab-based manufacturing environment. The work schedule includes two shifts: Opening shifts at 5am and 7am with lunch breaks at 10am and 11am, and a closing shift at 8am with a lunch break at 12pm. Fully trained employees are scheduled for 5am shifts for the entire week, while others will have a mix of three 7am shifts and two 8am shifts. Schedules are uploaded on Wednesday the week before, and requests are accommodated if made in advance. For the first few weeks, the schedule will be determined on the first day in the production area, typically starting at 7am or 8am until hands-on training begins. The lab environment requires adherence to safety protocols and the use of personal protective equipment.About Actalent Actalent is a global leader in engineering and sciences services and talent solutions. We help visionary companies advance their engineering and science initiatives through access to specialized experts who drive scale, innovation and speed to market. With a network of almost 30,000 consultants and more than 4,500 clients across the U.S., Canada, Asia and Europe, Actalent serves many of the Fortune 500. Diversity, Equity & Inclusion At Actalent, diversity and inclusion are a bridge towards the equity and success of our people. DE&I are embedded into our culture through: Hiring diverse talent Maintaining an inclusive environment through persistent self-reflection Building a culture of care, engagement, and recognition with clear outcomes Ensuring growth opportunities for our people The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regard to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law. If you would like to request a reasonable accommodation, such as the modification or adjustment of the job application process or interviewing process due to a disability, please email actalentaccommodation@actalentservices.com for other accommodation options.