Manufacturing Associate: 4-month Contract

Job PurposeThe Manufacturing Associate provides direct labor for the manufacturing of high-quality diagnostic products using manual and semi-automated equipment and prepares/completes required documentation on manufacturing procedures. This position is responsible for set-up, calibration, and operation of all manufacturing equipment in accordance with cGMP, POPs, SOPs, Safety, and departmental policies. This position utilizes good judgment and critical thinking skills to make operator level decisions regarding the quality of the products manufactured.Key Responsibilities PrimaryPrepare products according to approved Manufacturing Process Operating Procedures (POP’s), Standard Operating Procedures (SOP’s), cGMP and ISO 13485 quality systems.  Responsible for performing all manufacturing processes assigned while following all departmental policies (safety) assigned with minimal error.Maintain work area in a clean and orderly fashion.Promote positive teamwork and continuous improvement ideasSecondarySupport additional departments as assigned to cross train and aide the business unit.Additional functions, not specifically outlined in this position description as directed by the manager.Knowledge, Experience and Technical SkillsPossess a strong work ethicPerformance drivenGood organizational skillsSharp attention to detailInitiative to understand and complete the existing workload with direct supervision.Ability to trouble shoot and solve material and process issues with guidanceCommunicate & Collaborate within team for day to day activities.Adaptable, with the capacity/flexibility to respond to the demands of a growing/changing company.Work EnvironmentThe work environment characteristics are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.  Will operate in biological and chemical manufacturing environments.Cleanroom environmentWeekend and off-hour work to accommodate operations schedule, as needed.