C56071b-US2 - Manufacturing Specialist 1 (Contractor) - US2

Category:

Manufacturing & Production

Employment Type:

Contract

Reference:

BH-391015

Manufacturing Specialist
needed for a contract opportunity with Yoh Scientific's client located in Hayward, CA.

This position is for a major biotech company
and is looking for candidates with hands-on
experience with clinical/diagnostic instrumentation including DNA sequencing or equivalent is highly desirable.

Shift hours:
Monday to Friday, 1st shift - 6 am- 2:30 pm. Flexible start of 6 am to 8 am.

Contract:
6 months with potential for extension and/or conversion
Salary:$28 - $31 per hour depending on education and experience, W2.

Key Responsibilities

• Analyze production data to determine trends and define actions to improve efficiency, product quality and cost.
• Identify process discrepancies and collaborate with LCM and Process Engineering for improvement.
• Support maintaining the validated state by providing SME support on Validation plans, verification and validation protocols and executing on released protocols.
• Act as SME during development and change management on MES and eDHR process and systems by collaborating with GIS, Process Engineering and Quality.
• Support development and in some cases create or modify Quality Documents such as work instructions, procedures, pFMEA's validation test reports, batch record templates and test methods.
• Proactively participate in continuous improvement teams and projects using techniques from Operational Excellence and Lean Six Sigma methodologies.
• Participate in manufacturing internal audit programs and assist with corrective actions and audit responses.
• Test next generation DNA sequencing instrumentation using released procedures and processes.
• Troubleshoot and process non-conformances of products while collaborating with Manufacturing, Quality and Life Cycle Management.
• Establish and maintain reports of instrument failures and defects.
• Other duties as needed.
• All listed tasks and responsibilities are deemed essential functions to this position; however, business conditions may require reasonable accommodations for additional task and responsibilities.

• Preferred educational background: Bachelors (BA/BS) in Engineering, Chemistry, Biology, Physics.
• Typically requires no previous technical experience.
• Normally receives detailed instructions on all work.
• Strong organizational skills, attention to detail and accuracy, and the ability to work independently in a team environment are essential.
• Ability to collaborate on multifunctional teams and manage ambiguity.
• Strong interpersonal, verbal and written communication skills.
• Excellent troubleshooting skills required.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Tools (Excel, Word, and PowerPoint)
• Experience with SOPs, DHRs, ECOs, GLP, GMP and SAP ERP systems is a plus.
• Hands on experience with clinical/diagnostic instrumentation including DNA sequencing or equivalent is highly desirable.

• Medical, Dental & Vision Benefits
• 401K Retirement Saving Plan
• Life & Disability Insurance
• Direct Deposit & weekly ePayroll
• Employee Discount Programs
• Referral Bonus Programs

• Medical, Prescription, Dental & Vision Benefits (for employees working 20+ hours per week)
• Health Savings Account (HSA) (for employees working 20+ hours per week)
• Life & Disability Insurance (for employees working 20+ hours per week)
• MetLife Voluntary Benefits
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• 401K Retirement Savings Plan
• Direct Deposit & weekly epayroll
• Referral Bonus Programs
• Certification and training opportunities