Manufacturing Engineer I Vector Laboratories - 3.8 Newark, CA Job Details Full-time $70,000 - $85,000 a year 1 hour ago Benefits Health insurance Dental insurance 401(k) Flexible spending account Paid time off Vision insurance 401(k) matching Qualifications Quality control corrective actions Teamwork Interpersonal skills Procedural guides Preventive action implementation Technical writing experience within manufacturing Production deviation management Corrective and preventive actions (CAPA)

ISO 9001

Policy & process development Bachelor's degree Continuous improvement Laboratory compliance Quality standards in production Productivity software Investigating compliance violations Clean workspace maintenance Root cause analysis Standard operating procedures (SOPs) Full Job Description About Vector Laboratories Vector Laboratories is seeking a talented and highly motivated individual to join our growing team. As an organization known for its culture of service, reliable products and unmatched technical expertise, our employees are passionate about the impact and quality of their work. The opportunities we provide to work collaboratively and build trusting relationships in a team-oriented environment make Vector Laboratories an ideal place to learn, flourish and contribute to scientific advancement. We genuinely value diverse perspectives and ideas and strive to demonstrate how this approach results in success. With nearly 50 years of history, Vector Laboratories boasts an unparalleled reputation in protein labeling, detection, and conjugation. Our recent mergers and acquisitions have significantly expanded our portfolio, serving the biopharma industry, academia, life science tools, and diagnostics, providing comprehensive solutions to the life science industry. We are looking to take Vector Laboratories to new heights and hope you'll consider joining our globally impactful team! Job Summary The Manufacturing Engineer I is responsible for maintaining equipment and supporting process development. The qualified candidate will use their expertise to maintain equipment up-time and compliance, support process improvements, and maintain equipment related consumables stock to support aggressive production timelines. The engineer will work closely with operations leadership to maintain equipment up-time and ensure production process is not inhibited by equipment related issues. Responsibilities will include collaborating with cross functional teams for scheduling planned maintenance downtime, maintaining stock of necessary equipment, consumables and spare parts, and recording calibration and maintenance records under our ISO9001:2015 Quality Management System. This is a hands-on role that requires both planning and execution in the manufacturing laboratory. This position reports to the Manufacturing Science and Technology Manager Responsibilities Diagnose and repair mechanical, electrical, or automated issues on the production floor to reduce downtime Schedule on-demand repairs with approved vendors Execute preventative maintenance programs Execute commissioning, qualification, and validation protocols (IQ, OQ, PQ) for new and modified equipment Conduct investigations for equipment deviations, non-conformances, and CAPAs (Corrective and Preventative Actions) Identify new equipment available on the market to meet business needs Train cross functional teams on proper use and maintenance of equipment Perform all work in accordance with our

ISO 9001

2015 Quality Management System Create and revise documentation according to document control practices as needed Perform other related duties as required or assigned Some weekend / evening work is expected of this role Performs other duties as assigned Job Qualifications Bachelor's degree in biochemistry or related scientific discipline or equivalent experience Minimum of 1-3 years of relevant equipment engineering experience Prior experience in one or more of the following equipment:

AKTA FPLC

Centrifuge (Floor and Benchtop) UV Vis Spectrophotometer Tangential Flow Filtration Tissue Cutter Slide Stainer Pipettes Balances (Floor and Benchtop) Ability to prioritize tasks and work efficiently to provide maximum equipment up-time Experience working under

ISO 9001

requirements. Experience in drafting SOPs and supporting root cause investigations (i.e., deviations, NCMRs, CAPA). Proficient in Microsoft Office. Maintain a clean, orderly and safe laboratory environment. Other duties as assigned.

Pay:

$70,000.00 - $85,000.00 per year

Benefits:

401(k) 401(k) matching Dental insurance Flexible spending account Health insurance Paid time off Vision insurance

Work Location:

In person