Job Title : Process Engineering Technician 2 (Onsite - San Diego, CA)
Location : Onsite - La Jolla, CA
Pay : $23.00-$28.00 / hour
Duration : 6-month contract
Schedule : 1st Shift (6 : 00 AM - 2 : 30 PM)
Job Description
The Process Engineering Technician is part of the Reagent Development Services team supporting a wide range of new product introductions and new process capabilities. In this role, you will execute custom formulations and fills, collect experimental data, and contribute to the development and optimization of manufacturing processes. You will interact with project teams and internal partners to rapidly investigate problems, develop countermeasures, and help prevent recurrence.
Job Responsibilities
Essential Duties & Functions
- Execute well-defined tasks with supervision, including reagent formulation, filling operations, and experimental work
- Perform data collection per engineering instructions and organize results using Excel
- Conduct repetitive operations methodically to minimize part-to-part variation
- Support troubleshooting activities and apply basic failure-analysis techniques
- Work with mixing and filling equipment, including automated dispensing systems, with proper documentation
- Follow Good Documentation Practices (GDP) and execute batch records accurately
- Utilize project collaboration tools and shared environments as required
- Execute tasks following written instructions and SOPs provided by engineering or supervisory staff
- Maintain a clean, organized, and compliant lab environment; execute weekly or monthly cleaning procedures
- Support daily stocking of lab supplies and general lab upkeep
- Communicate observations, technical findings, and progress to supervisors and project teams
- Establish and maintain effective relationships with project team members and internal partners
- Seek clarification when instructions or expectations are unclear
Knowledge & Skills
Familiarity with reagent manufacturing processes in a clean-room environmentUnderstanding of proper gowning proceduresExperience working with automated or semi-automated dispensing, mixing, or filling equipmentExposure to wet-lab environments, laboratory production, or testing workflowsAwareness of GDP and GMP practicesAbility to follow detailed instructions with high attention to accuracy and consistencyStrong organization, communication, and documentation skillsAbility to multi-task across short-duration operations throughout the workdayEducation & Experience
Associate Degree in Biology, Biotechnology, Engineering, or related discipline01 years of relevant experience requiredB.S. or working toward B.S. in a related field preferredExperience executing batch records per GDPLaboratory experience requiredExperience supporting engineering instructions or experimental testing preferred