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Job Title:

Technical Manufacturing Chemist

Business Unit: Infectious Disease ()

Location: 10 Southgate Road, Scarborough, Maine 04074, USA

The Technical Manufacturing Chemist is an entry-level position within the Infectious Disease () business unit located in Scarborough, Maine. In this role, you will be responsible for producing materials used in immunology-based chromatography and enzyme tests. This position supports manufacturing operations by following established protocols, maintaining quality systems, and ensuring production schedules are met.

This is a non-exempt role; hours worked over 40 per week will be compensated at time and a half.

Position description is subject to change by management.

• Maintain and support the established production schedule
• Investigate problem areas and identify opportunities for process improvement
• Learn and implement new procedures while observing all safety precautions
• Perform in-process quality control (QC) testing related to material qualification, quality inspections, and titrations
• Maintain quality systems and ensure compliance with GMP and GLP standards
• Create and follow protocols focused on product and process improvement
• Manufacture critical and non-critical bioreagents for product and manufacturing use in accordance with Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs)
• Work collaboratively in a team environment to coordinate manufacturing efforts
• Maintain adequate raw bioreagent supply to support production schedules

• Associate’s degree with 1–2 years of relevant experience or
• Bachelor’s degree in Chemistry, Life Sciences, or a related field (fresh graduates encouraged to apply)
  or
• Equivalent combination of education and experience

• Familiarity with wet bench laboratory techniques
• Experience or working knowledge of:
• Pipetting
• pH meters
• Titrations
• Spectrophotometry
• HPLC
• SDS-PAGE
• Basic understanding of analytical chemistry theories
• Ability to work effectively both independently and as part of a team with moderate supervision
• Strong attention to detail and adherence to procedures
• Proficiency in computer applications, including spreadsheets, databases, manufacturing systems, and word-processing software

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