Production Technician III

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The Production Technician III supports manufacturing of synthetic oligonucleotides under a cGMP environment for use in Cepheid in-vitro diagnostic products. The Production Technician will use scientific knowledge and understanding to execute and document standard operating procedures to ensure successful manufacturing and on time delivery of Oligonucleotides. They will contribute to the successful transfer of new products from development to manufacturing ensuring robust manufacturing processes at commercialization and support processes to ensure performance within expected parameters.

This position is part of the Oligonucleotide Manufacturing Team and will be located onsite in the Bothell, Washington facility.

At Cepheid, we are passionate about improving health care through fast, accurate diagnostic testing. Our mission drives us, every moment of every day, as we develop scalable, groundbreaking solutions to solve the world’s most complex health challenges. Our associates are involved in every stage of molecular diagnostics, from ideation to development and delivery of testing advancements that improve patient outcomes across a range of settings.

As a member of our team, you can make an immediate, measurable impact on a global scale, within an environment that fosters career growth and development.

• Learn multiple process areas within the oligo manufacturing lab and participate in process areas as needed to support manufacturing demand. Lead and/or participate in training activities.
• Analyze and process production materials using a variety of bench techniques and lab instrumentation (Oligo synthesizer, incubators, analytical HPLC, preparative HPLC, analytic balance, UV Spectrophotometer, etc.).
• Perform and document process steps according to defined protocols. Operate equipment associated with oligonucleotide production (Oligo synthesizers, HPLCs, UPLC, LCMS, Automated Liquid Handlers, Rotary Evaporators, etc.).

• Bachelor’s degree in Chemistry, Biochemistry or a related life science field with 0-5 + years of industry experience
• Ability to think logically, prioritize tasks, be organized, be self-motivated, and work effectively in a team environment
• Lead and/or participate in identifying production efficiencies, process development, process improvement, troubleshooting, investigation, and failure prevention activities. Participate in validation activities for process improvements and new products. Update SOPs as needed.

• Knowledge of solid phase oligonucleotide synthesis and GMP requirements and regulations
• Manual pipetting and/or liquid formulation
• Use…