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As the innovators behind our groundbreaking Countable PCR platform, we’re building tools that make a real impact in precision medicine. We’re a startup fueled by innovation, collaboration, and a mission-driven spirit. If you’re ready to roll up your sleeves, build something from the ground up, and help shape the future of genomics, we want you on our team! Countable Labs is an Equal Opportunity Employer\nRole Summary\nThe Reagent Manufacturing Technician leads the daily production of reagents and ensures that all manufactured reagents and kits meet the requirement per the procedures.\nYou will formulate, test, and package chemical and biological reagents used in diagnostics and research. Responsibilities include precise liquid handling, operating automated filling and labeling equipment, following ISO/GMP regulations, and accurately maintaining batch records and Device History Records (DHRs)\nKey Responsibilities\n Formulation & Processing: Accurately measure, weigh, mix, and filter chemical and biological solutions based on precise standard operating procedures (SOPs).\nFilling & Packaging: Aliquot bulk reagents into final container bottles, operate automated/semi-automated fill lines, and assemble multi-reagent kits.\nQuality Control & Assurance: Perform visual inspections, incoming material QC, gather samples for testing, conduct pH/concentration checks, and support root-cause investigations into production deviations.\nDocumentation & Compliance: Complete and review batch records and DHRs, ensuring 100% compliance with cGMP, GDP, and ISO standards.\nInventory & Maintenance: Track raw materials in ERP systems, manage reagent cold-chain storage, and maintain a sterile, organized laboratory workspace.\n\nAdditional Skills & Qualifications\nPrevious experience in reagent manufacturing, reagent preparation, or inventory management; experience in PCR and/or NGS reagent manufacturing highly preferred\nFamiliarity with working with flow hood and fume hood environments, as well as common equipment in a typical molecular biology lab\nSkillful with pipetting and mixing reagents, including enzymes, oligos, and buffer solutions\nStrong teamwork skills and ability to work collaboratively in a supportive, production-focused lab setting.\nAbility to adapt to changing priorities and perform additional duties as assigned.\nPrevious experience and understanding of OSHA hazard communication requirements such as biosafety protocols.\nFamiliarity with PCR and DNA quantitation techniques is highly preferred. \nAbility to support as a back-up to shipping, receiving and inventory control.\nRequired Qualifications\n Education: B.S. degree in a STEM discipline (Biology, Chemistry, Biotech) is preferred, though relevant hands-on experience and completed STEM coursework are often accepted.\nExperience: 1 to 3+ years working in a GMP/ISO-regulated manufacturing environment in life science tools, diagnostic, medical device, or pharmaceutical manufacturing environment. Experience with manufacturing of PCR, NGS, and other molecular biology reagent products highly preferred. \n Skills: Aseptic techniques, high dexterity for repetitive pipetting, proficiency with metric/imperial volume measurements, prolonged standing, color differentiation (relevant given reagent manufacturing such as pH/concentration visual checks) and the physical ability to lift up to 25-50 lbs. \nSuperb attention to details; ability and desire to work in a fast-paced environment, and priorities can change on a regular basis\nWork Environment\nThis role is based in a laboratory setting within a manufacturing and packaging department. The standard production hours are flexible and only part-time. The desire is for someone to be here between Monday through Friday from 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., weekends are not currently required. 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