Technician, Manufacturing

Company Description

Axolabs 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 Description

The 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 do

• Perform 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 scales
• Maintain 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 SOPs
• Develop best practices to facilitate execution of manufacturing operations in accordance with SOPs.

SHIFT HOURS: Monday to Thursday, 04:00 pm to 02:00 am

Qualifications

Minimum 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 Information

What we offer (US based-employees):

• Competitive compensation with strong bonus program
• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision benefits for employees and dependents
• FSA/HSA Pre-tax savings plans for health care, childcare, and elder care
• Deductible Buffer Insurance and Critical Illness Insurance
• 401(k) retirement plan with matching employer contribution
• Company-paid short- and long- term disability, life insurance, and employee assistance program
• Flexible work options- 8, 10 and 12 hour shifts available with option of day, swing and night shifts.
• Pet Insurance for our furry friends
• Enhanced Parental leave of 8 additional weeks
• PTO that begins immediately
• Full week paid off during the holidays
• Town 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 /Hourly

Technician II, Manufacturing    Minimum: $ 23.08 /Hourly    Maximum  $38.46 /Hourly

Technician III, Manufacturing   Minimum: $ 25.39 / Hourly   Maximum  $42.31/Hourly

This 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.

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