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OpGen Careers: Job Posting
LABORATORY ASSISTANT I – MANUFACTURING
Location: Gaithersburg, MD
Job Code: LAIM
Position Summary
As a member of our team, The Laboratory Assistant I - Manufacturing will perform a variety of procedures to produce product for sale as well as internal service business and R&D consumption. The Laboratory Assistant I – Manufacturing will be responsible for tracking process yields and participating in process improvement activities. The Laboratory Assistant I – Manufacturing is expected to follow validated procedures with occasional direct supervision from a group leader.
Primary Job Functions
• Manufacture product and perform tasks according to Company SOPs and cGMP guidelines
• Complete all documentation according to Company SOPs
• Recommend and participate in process improvement activities
• Communicate effectively and follow detailed written and verbal instructions
• Cooperate with coworkers within an organized team environment and work
• Manage time effectively to complete assignments in expected time frame
• Perform work assignments accurately and in a safe manner
• Effectively communicate project status to group leader
Education/Skills/Attributes Required
• High School Diploma with at least 1 year laboratory experience. Previous experience in a cGMP laboratory strongly desired.
• Prefer an Associate degree in molecular biology, microbiology, biochemistry, biology, chemistry or related discipline with at least 6 months laboratory experience.
• Ability to employ a range of skills including microbiology, molecular biology and/or bioinformatics.
• Ability to operate with limited supervision
• Strong teaming skills
• Adaptable to a rapidly changing environment
• Ability to learn quickly
• Ability to multitask
• Strong attention to detail
• Knowledge of and ability to work in a chemical lab environment, including use of standard laboratory equipment.
• With training, ability to use specialized equipment in the manufacture of product.
• General computer skills utilizing MS Office.
• Ability to communicate effectively, both in oral and written form with peers and management in the performance of the required duties.
• Basic mathematical skills required.
• SOP’s in place to ensure process
• Lifting/carrying objects of 5-15 lbs. on a daily basis.
• Lifting/carrying objects of 16-50+ lbs. at least weekly.
• Occasional kneeling and pushing/pulling of items.
Qualified applicants should submit a cover letter with salary requirements and resume to jobs@opgen.com indicating JOB CODE: LAIM in the subject heading. OpGen is an Equal Opportunity Employer.