Production Technician I

Are you looking for an opportunity to make a difference? At Mesa Labs we're passionate about protecting the vulnerable by enabling scientific breakthroughs, ensuring product integrity, increasing patient and worker safety, and improving quality of life around the world.

At Mesa Labs we offer competitive wages, including bonus opportunity, and a comprehensive benefits package.

Base Compensation Range: $19/hr

This position is eligible for an annual 10% bonus opportunity in addition to the base salary

Outstanding Benefits and Perks:
We are proud to offer a variety of benefits that meet the diverse needs of our employees:

• Eligible for benefits the first day of the month after you start
• Tiered Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance options
• Health savings (HSA), healthcare & dependent care flexible spending (FSA) accounts
• Company paid short term and long-term disability (unless covered by a state disability plan)
• Company paid life insurance and AD&D
• 3 weeks of accrued vacation time; accruals begin on Day 1
• Paid sick leave of 48 hours per calendar year
• Eligible employees may receive four (4) weeks paid Care Giver leave after 1 year of service or in accordance with state leave laws
• 401(k) plan that provides a 4% Safe Harbor company match on a 4% employee contribution that begins on Day 1
• Employee Wellness and Financial Assistance Resources through Cigna and NY Life
• Nine (9) paid company holidays per year
• Overtime opportunities

Gyros Protein Technologies provides automated systems for protein analysis and peptide synthesis solutions that accelerate the discovery, development, and manufacture of biotherapeutic drugs.

Job Summary

The Production Technician I that supports our Protein Technologies business has responsibility for assembling and packaging Peptide Synthesizers, following good documentation and verification practices. All work must be performed using company Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs), Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP) and industry standards.

Duties/Responsibilities

• Model personal Lean Philosophy 5S behaviors in creating a continuously improving, clean, well-organized and self-maintaining work environment.
• Work closely with team members and others to motivate and improve 5S knowledge and implementation.
• Follow a continuous improvement approach for team accountability for achieving high performance
• SQDCM (Safety, Quality, Delivery, Cost, & Morale) targets through a visual work environment.
• Comply with company ethics, code of conduct, policies, and best practices, with a commitment to safety in the workplace, valuing of diversity, and promotion of a harassment-free environment.
• Ability to respond to production concerns and timelines with adaptability, flexibility, and positively.
• Ability to follow SOPs and when appropriate provide continuous improvement feedback.
• Produce excellent documentation practices.
• Comply with all safety and regulatory standards.
• Ensure all quality system requirements are met in execution of duties described above.
• Application of the Mesa Labs Quality Policy and actively monitor quality of outcomes in the performance of all assigned tasks
• Perform other duties as assigned by management.

Experience/Education

• High school diploma or GED
• One to six months' experience in a manufacturing environment, preferred.
• Any equivalent combination of education and experience

Knowledge and Skillsets Required

• Intermediate mathematical skills are needed to understand and execute the calculations that occur within the manufacturing environment, many of which use scientific or exponential notation, and log linear regression analysis.
• Basic Computer Skills including knowledge of word, excel, outlook and other programs are necessary for successful execution of this position.
• Multitasking
• Effective communication skills
• Initiative
• Time management
• Teamwork
• Ability to follow SOPs which includes maintenance of SOPs when necessary
• Ability to see intricate details
• Neatness, attention to detail with documentation
• Interact cordially and effectively with personnel throughout the facility

Mesa Labs is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer.

Mesa Labs prohibits unlawful discrimination and harassment against applicants or employees based on age, race, sex, color, religion, creed, national origin or ancestry, disability, military status, sexual orientation, or any other status protected by applicable state or local law. Please note that Mesa Labs conducts criminal background checks upon offer acceptance.