Solid Phase Technician

at  Immucor Inc

Overview:
Werfen
Werfen is a growing, family-owned, innovative company founded in 1966 in Barcelona, Spain. We are a worldwide leader in specialized diagnostics in the areas of Hemostasis, Acute Care Diagnostics, Transfusion, Autoimmunity, and Transplant. Through our Original Equipment Manufacturing (OEM) business line, we research, develop, and manufacture customized assays and biomaterials. We operate directly in 30 countries, and in more than 100 territories through distributors. Our Headquarters and Technology Centers are located in the US and Europe, and our workforce is more than 7,000 strong.
We are seeking a Solid Phase Technician to join our manufacturing team. As a Solid Phase Technician you will perform a variety of tasks associated with the manufacturing operations of solid phase plates for Werfen products. If you’ve got the necessary skills and experience to excel in this position, we want to hear from you. Apply today!
This position is not eligible for sponsorship for work authorization. Therefore, if you will require sponsorship from us for work authorization now or in the future, we cannot consider your application at this time.

KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES:

• Preparing reagents as bulk and for use in Manufacturing processes
• Creating legible written records
• Verifying product produced and labeled accurately
• Following appropriate control measures to prevent mixing of dissimilar solid phase components or products
• Calculating accurately solid phase components used, rejected or returned
• Following applicable laboratory OSHA safety regulations with respect to chemical hazards, blood-borne pathogens, etc.
• Performing department and equipment maintenance as well as calibration and environmental monitoring according to applicable procedures
• Understanding FDA regulations and ISO standards applicable to department operations and consequences of non-conformance
• Maintaining a neat, clean and orderly work environment
• Participating in the training of new employees

MINIMUM KNOWLEDGE & EXPERIENCE REQUIRED FOR THE POSITION:

Specific qualifications for the Solid Phase Technician position include:

• High School diploma OR GED, required; Associates Degree in Life Science, Engineering or Automation field, preferred
• Experience working in an aseptic environment is preferred.
• Ability to accommodate production requirements that may require 50+ hour workweeks, including extended day hours and weekends
• Ability to use hands to process product and perform visual inspection of product for defects and correct fill volumes
• Ability to offload products off carts and onto pallets as well as ability to move transfer carts in and out of coolers
• Ability to stand over intervals of several hours at a time
• Ability to stand for longer periods, bend, squat, and reach
• Ability to lift, push or pull various amounts of weight

Please refer the Job description for details