
Manufacturing Tech, MSS
- Santa Ana, CA
- Permanent
- Full-time
- Attention to detail is critical to all duties and responsibilities
- Performs all tasks in compliance with safety and quality policies, procedures, and requirements
- Manufactures prototype and non-regulated products following manufacturing directions and protocols described with paper and paperless systems
- Performs all steps of non-GMP powder manufacture
- Staging
- Powder Formulations
- Powder Manufacturing using Impact Mills and IBC Blenders
- Trace Powder Manufacture using Ball Mills
- Powder Packaging and Labeling – Finished Goods and Semi-Finished Goods
- In-process testing of hydrated samples (pH, osmolality, appearance, powder density as needed)
- Performs all steps of non-GMP liquid manufacture
- Staging
- Liquid Formulation – Powder Hydration, Mixing, Step-based ingredient additions
- Liquid Processing and Packaging – Aseptic Filling, Packaging, and Labeling
- In-process testing (pH, osmolality, appearance, liquid density as needed)
- Assists in Test Batch preparation, Investigations, and Process Development projects
- Operates plant equipment
- Autoclave
- Laboratory equipment including scales, balances, pH meters, osmometers
- Formulation and weighing stations for liquids and powders running SAP
- Trains EMS manufacturing technicians in powder manufacturing and inventory tasks
- Follows proper aseptic technique when sterile filling products in laminar flow hoods
- Performs inspection of materials and finished goods
- Performs basic chemistry testing of finished goods and intermediates
- Performs set-up, operation, and cleaning of plant equipment according to specification
- Participates in inventory management including stocking, reconciliation, and cycle counts
- Assures packaged products are palletized, identified and stored in the proper location
- Assists with routine facility and equipment maintenance tasks
- Understands and follows procedures for proper and safe handling of chemicals including use of Safety Data Sheets
- Uses safety equipment including PPE, ladders, and fume hoods according to procedure
- Maintains clean and orderly work area and performs necessary housekeeping duties
- Performs other duties as requested by Lead or Supervisor
- High School diploma, AA degree in Biology or Chemistry preferred, college level chemistry preferred
- Good work history
- 2+ years of experience in an industrial manufacturing environment.
- Experience in powder and/or liquid manufacturing (medical device, food/vitamin processing or pharmaceutical) preferred
- Excellent attention to detail
- General education (High School)
- Mathematics coursework including unit conversions, college level preferred
- Chemistry coursework, college level preferred
- Knowledge of Metric System
- Ability to understand current Good Manufacturing Practices (GMPs)
- Ability to speak, read, and write English.
- For California, the base salary range for this position is $19.65 - $25.51 annually. Compensation for the successful candidate will depend on various factors (e.g., qualifications, education, prior experience, location, etc.).
- Medical, Dental, Vision
- Life Insurance
- 401k
- Paid Time Off