Manufacturing Technician II (Manufacturing)

The Ott Scientific family of companies comprises Polysciences, Bangs Laboratories, and Ethos Biosciences. Together, we bring the whole of our experience with best-in-class facilities and scientific, technical, analytical, and manufacturing capabilities to serve customers around the globe. We deliver highly specialized products and services that support scientific discovery and innovations.

Polysciences technical operations and scientific laboratories offer custom synthesis, contract manufacturing and packaging, and laboratory products. We are proud to offer a broad range of products and tailored solutions for the life sciences, bioprocessing, microparticles, medical device, specialty chemical and eChem industries. We adhere to ISO13485:2016, FDA cGMP 21 CFR 820 regulations, and SOCMA's ChemStewards® Management System. We believe the best scientific innovations are built through collaborations.

At Polysciences, we take chemistry beyond the ordinary. We produce and sell specialty chemicals for several industries including pharmaceuticals, electronics, academic research and personal care. We need driven, detail-oriented team players to support our growing operations and customer base and identify further opportunities for growth.

We're looking for an Overnight shift (5:30pm-5:30am), 4 days per week,  Production Technician to:

• Document production activities on batch record using good documentation practices that are fully compliant to the company QMS.
• Train and independently run commercial batches to established standards.
• Document all product quality issues on batch record and to supervisor through immediate email communication.
• Support investigations and corrective action activities as needed by area leadership.
• Train and comply with ISO procedures and batch records that apply to designated production processes and production areas.
• Support company inventory management goals to reduce inventory disposal costs by adhering to inventory control procedures, minimizing process waste, and accurately recording inventory usage.
• Follow all company safety procedures and wear appropriate PPE at all times.
• Maintain a clean work area and perform 5S sustain activities to be audit ready at all times.
• Perform routine equipment and laboratory preventive maintenance and cleaning.

Education & Skills Required:

• High School Diploma or equivalent with 3-5 years' experience in a laboratory manufacturing setting preferred, but not required.
• Experience working in an ISO 13485 environment desired.
• Basic knowledge of Chemistry glassware and equipment
• Proficient in Microsoft Office products
• Mechanical knowledge and aptitude
• Ability to understand and execute approved batch instructions.
• Experience with chemical handling is required.
• Ability to clean and maintain production equipment (reactors, blenders, filtration vessels, scales, carts, and miscellaneous glassware)- required
• Experience with hand tools to assemble production equipment - required
• Experience working with controlled documents and established operating procedures.
• Good Documentation Practice
• Ability to read and understand an MSDS.
• Forklift certification preferred
• Experience being involved in quality audits preferred
• Commercialization scale up experience preferred
• Previous OSHA/HAZwoper training preferred

What We Offer

Culture

Great people

Peer to Peer Recognition

Broader, hands-on work experience

Clean and Modern Equipment & Labs

Fun company events

Competitive Wages & Generous Year-end Bonus

Comprehensive Benefits

4 Medical PPO Medical Plans with Telemedicine, Rx, & Vision

2 Dental Plans

Healthcare, Dependent care, & Commuter Flexible Spending Accounts

401(k) with company match

Financial Health & Wellness w/1:1 Coaching

Basic & Supplemental Life Insurance

Accident, Hospital Indemnity, & Critical Illness

Paid Time Off

Short & Long-term Disability

9 Paid Holidays

Must have legal authorization to work in the US and will not require sponsorship.

Polysciences is an equal opportunity employer. Drug-free workplace. Tobacco-free work site.

Polysciences does not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, non-disqualifying physical or mental disability, national origin, veteran status, or any other basis covered by appropriate law.  All employment is decided on the basis of qualifications, merit and business need.

Equal access to programs, services, and employment is available to all persons.  Those applicants requiring reasonable accommodation to the application process and/or interview process should notify a representative of the Human Resources Department.

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Qualifications

Education Required: High School Diploma/GED                                                  Preferred: High School Diploma/GED                      

Certification(s): Specify preferred or required.

Computer Skills Required: Specify preferred or required.

Microsoft Office (Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint) preferred.

ERP systems preferred.

Electronic maintenance programs preferred.

Other qualifications:

• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Excellent problem solving and documentation skills.
• Ability to read technical documents and manuals.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Commitment to safety and quality standards.
• Knowledge of high school level science (chemistry, physical chemistry, mathematics).
• Experience running a blending, compounding, or purification operation using common chemicals found within industry.

Immediate Work Environment:

X-Chemicals                Unprotected Height           X-Fumes/Gases           Persistent Noise

X-PPE used: safety glasses, protective shoes, gloves, hair net, safety glasses, lab coat, respirator

Work Activity: [must equal number of hours worked per day]              

Stand:     4             Frequency:  Intermittently                           Walk:     2             Frequency:  Intermittently          

Sit:          2             Frequency:  Intermittently                           Drive:      0             Frequency:  Choose an item.          

Lift/Carry Demands

Frequency:                                                            Lift/Carry Equipment Provided:

0-10 lbs.                 1-3 hours a day                    None

11-25 lbs.              1-3 hours a day                    Hydraulic hoists, wheeled carts

26-50 lbs.              Less than 1 hour a day                        Hydraulic hoists, wheeled carts

51-75 lbs.              Rarely                     Pallet jacks, motorized pallet jacks, forklifts

76-100 lbs.            Never                     Pallet jacks, motorized pallet jacks, forklifts

Salary Minimum: 23Salary Maximum: 31