Technician, Manufacturing

Company DescriptionAxolabs is a business unit of LGC, and a leading provider of

CRO / CDMO

capability to the therapeutic oligonucleotide discovery and development industry. Centred out of LGC's site in Kulmbach, Germany, Axolabs works closely with its customers to assist the identification and development of lead candidates with a broad suite of bioinformatics, biology, chemistry, manufacturing and analytical services that support discovery, pre-clinical and clinical trials and scale-up manufacture. With a track record in Nucleic Acid Therapeutics that traces back more than 20 years, Axolabs provides deep knowledge and expertise in the services it provides, working collaboratively and responsively with its clients to assist them in achieving their objectives. Axolabs facility in Petaluma is focused on manufacturing scale-up and production to cGMP of multigram to kilograms of API for pre-clinical and clinical development. Our site in California has been involved in oligonucleotide synthesis for three decades and established the therapeutics activity in 2019. With around 70 staff and two manufacturing trains, Axolabs offers a flexible manufacturing service out of Petaluma that draws where necessary on our industry and chemical and analytical expertise in Kulmbach.

Job DescriptionThe Manufacturing Technician will perform routine processes associated with oligonucleotide manufacturing in the LGC Petaluma Therapeutic GMP suite.

Processes include:

synthesis, cleavage and deprotection, purification, desalting, and lyophilization of oligonucleotides.

What you'll doPerform manufacturing processes (synthesis, purification, desalt, freeze drying, etc) in accordance with the production schedule and maintain a high quality of work that aligns with internal standard operating procedures and cGMP protocols.

Work with an array of equipment (synthesizers, HPLC purifiers, HPLC columns, TFF skids, lyophilizers, etc) for production at various scalesMaintain batch records, logs, and other production records as directed per company procedures and cGMP protocols.

Maintain a safe and orderly laboratory environment through regular cleanings and organization that is in alignment with internal GMP SOPsDevelop best practices to facilitate execution of manufacturing operations in accordance with SOPs.

SHIFT HOURS

Monday to Thursday, 05:30 am to 4:00 pmQualificationsMinimum 

Qualifications:

 Associate's or Bachelor's degree in Biotechnology, Chemistry, or related field

• OR•1-3 years of experience in a chemical lab setting preferably cGMP or oligonucleotide related.

 Preferred 

Qualifications:

 Familiar with cleanroom practices and regulatory compliance. Experience with mid to large scale laboratory equipment and operations. Experience operating within robust quality systems Competencies & Behaviours Strong interpersonal and communication skills Able to work in a fast paced and dynamic environment Detail oriented Able to identify, assess, and address problems efficiently Additional InformationWhat we offer (US based-employees):

Competitive compensation with strong bonus programComprehensive medical, dental, and vision benefits for employees and dependentsFSA/HSA Pre-tax savings plans for health care, childcare, and elder careDeductible Buffer Insurance and Critical Illness Insurance401(k) retirement plan with matching employer contributionCompany-paid short

• and long
• term disability, life insurance, and employee assistance programFlexible work options
• 8, 10 and 12 hour shifts available with option of day, swing and night shifts.

Pet Insurance for our furry friendsEnhanced Parental leave of 8 additional weeksPTO that begins immediatelyFull week paid off during the holidaysTown Hall monthly meeting onsite/virtual, Cheer program where employees are recognized for outstanding work, Companywide social events, frequent catered lunches and much more!

The typical pay range for this role is:

Technician I, Manufacturing Minimum:

$ 20.90 /Hourly Maximum $34.86 /

HourlyTechnician II, Manufacturing Minimum:

$ 23.08 /Hourly Maximum $38.46 /

HourlyTechnician III, Manufacturing Minimum:

$ 25.39 / Hourly Maximum $42.31/HourlyThis range represents the low and high end of the anticipated salary range for the California

• based position.

The actual base salary will depend on several factors such as: experience, skills, and location.

ABOUT LGC

 LGC is a leading, global life science tools company, providing mission-critical components and solutions into high-growth application areas across the human healthcare and applied market segments. Its high-quality product portfolio is comprised of mission-critical tools for genomic analysis and for quality assurance applications, which are typically embedded and recurring within our customers' products and workflows and are valued for their performance, quality, and range. 

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