Laboratory Analyst (Cepheid Only)

The Fountain Group is currently seeking a Laboratory Analyst for a prominent client of ours. This position is located in Lodi , CA. Details for the position are as follows:

Job Title: Laboratory Production Associate

Location: Lodi , CA

Pay Rate: $23 - $26.35/hr

Duration: 1 Year

Schedule: Sunday-Wednesday, 3:00 PM-1:30 AM (4×10-hour shifts)

• Support Bulk Buffer, Reagents, and Bead production laboratory operations in a controlled environment.
• Perform bulk buffer formulation, bead dropping using a beadulator, bead loading/unloading from lyophilizers, bead sieving, aliquoting, and labeling.
• Perform pH and conductivity testing using established laboratory procedures.
• Follow cGMP/cGLP requirements, SOPs, and applicable FDA/ISO standards.
• Complete real-time documentation to support right-first-time (RFT) manufacturing.
• Monitor laboratory equipment and escalate equipment issues, defects, and safety concerns.
• Maintain reagent and equipment inventory and laboratory housekeeping.
• Handle hazardous chemicals in accordance with applicable safety procedures.
• Support process improvement activities related to production efficiency, quality, and safety.
  
  

Education

• High School Diploma or equivalent with 1-2 years of related experience, or
• Associate Degree/Technical Trade Degree with 0-1 years of related experience.
• Bachelor's Degree in Life Sciences preferred.
  
  

Required Skills

• Bulk buffer formulation
• Bead production and bead dropping
• Beadulator operation
• Lyophilizer loading/unloading
• Bead sieving
• Aliquoting and labeling
• pH testing
• Conductivity testing
• cGMP/cGLP
• FDA and ISO standards
• Good Documentation Practices (cGDP)
• SOP-based laboratory operations
• Hazardous chemical handling
• Laboratory equipment monitoring
• SAP
• Microsoft Excel
• Laboratory inventory management
• Ability to work in a controlled environment
• Ability to lift up to 25 lbs and transport heavier materials using appropriate equipment
  
  

Preferred Skills

• GMP/ISO manufacturing experience
• Life Sciences degree
• Experience with analytical balances/scales
• Pipetting experience
• Hazardous chemical handling in a laboratory/manufacturing environment
• Flexible availability for modified shifts, overtime, and weekends
  
  

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