PCR Technician 1

bioMerieux Inc.
United States, Pennsylvania, Philadelphia
3711 Market Street (Show on map)
Mar 19, 2025
PCR Technician 1 Location: Philadelphia, PA, United States Position Type: Unfixed Term Job Function: Manufacturing Share: share to e-mail Share on Facebookshare to facebook Tweetshare to twitter Share on LinkedInshare to linkedin Apply Now > A world leader in the field of in vitro diagnostics for more than 60 years, bioMerieux provides diagnostic solutions which determine the source of disease and contamination to improve patient health and ensure consumer safety. In North America we have more than 6,200 team members across 11 sites or subsidiaries, including Salt Lake City-based BioFire Diagnostics and one subsidiary in Montreal, Canada. Come and join a family-owned global company with a long-term vision, and a human-centered culture. Description The PCR Specialist 1 is responsible for the formulation of highly complex PCR products and sub-solutions within the required timeframes and production schedules, in compliance with established Safety and Quality standards. They will be responsible for the proper handling and accurate pipetting of numerous different raw materials, combining 5-15 components into a final chemical formulation. Additionally, they will be responsible for the proper dispensing and labeling into final, customer facing formats. Job Responsibilities: Participate in the manufacture and assembly of PCR Commercial Products, including final PCR products and sub-solution preparations via laboratory benchwork Perform chemical titrations to a variety of raw materials and calculate and analyze data to prepare them in production ready formats Working with supervisor, present continuous improvement opportunities through team and individual initiatives Contribute to team goal development, tracking status and communicating with leadership team Utilize a variety of software systems to support and track daily work activities (i.e. Microsoft Excel, Netsuite ERP, Dropbox, Tulip, etc.) Ensure the Manufacturing batch records and other documentation are prepared, completed and stored at the highest standards according to company policy Assist with the development, implementation, and support of manufacturing automation with collaboration from stakeholders and impacted departments Comply with safety requirements, cGMP, SOP and manufacturing documentation Prepare, fill, label and package solutions for the production and distribution Execution of critical and routine and non-routine production operations Record data and update inventory into database Minimum Requirements: Bachelor's Degree in Biology or related field and between 0 to 2 years of industry experience or equivalent experience in GMP related industry OR Minimum 5 years in relevant production environment with minimum 2 years in a role that involved leading others Proficiency in liquid handling, specifically pipetting and/or using automated liquid handlers Working knowledge of Microsoft Office tools - Excel, Word and Outlook Able to comprehend and complete moderately complex instructions, calculations and procedures Please be aware that recruitment related scams are on the rise. Fraudulent job postings are being placed on other websites, and individuals posing as bioMerieux Talent Acquisition team members are reaching out via email or text message in an attempt to collect your personal and confidential information. In some cases, these scammers are also conducting bogus interviews prior to extending fraudulent offers of employment. Beware of individuals reaching out using general phone numbers and non-bioMerieux email domains (i.e. Hotmail.com, Gmail.com, Yahoo.com, etc.). If you are concerned that an interview experience or offer of employment might be a scam, please make sure you are searching for the posting on our careers site https://careers.biomerieux.com/ or contact us at recruitment@biomerieux.com. BioMerieux Inc. and its affiliates are Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employers. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veteran or disabled status, or genetic information. Please be advised that the receipt of satisfactory responses to reference requests and the provision of satisfactory proof of an applicant's identity and legal authorization to work in the United States are required of all new hires. Any misrepresentation, falsification, or material omission may result in the failure to receive an offer, the retraction of an offer, or if already hired, dismissal. If you are a qualified individual with a disability, you may request a reasonable accommodation in BioMerieux's or its affiliates' application process by contacting us via telephone at (385) 770-1132, by email at recruitment@biomerieux.com, or by dialing 711 for access to Telecommunications Relay Services (TRS). Share: share to e-mail Share on Facebookshare to facebook Tweetshare to twitter Share on LinkedInshare to linkedin Apply Now >