| Job Description | Description
Position Summary: Involves manufacturing and testing of our gene expression products and related reagents. Also responsible for assisting in validating and troubleshooting products in development and manufacturing process improvements.
Primary Duties and Responsibilities:
Responsible for manufacturing and testing of various gene expression products
Maintains reagents and chemical inventories to ensure adequate supply to meet production needs
Responsible for data analysis for new product validations, manufacturing scale-up and troubleshooting
Supports the production of new products and to ensure that those new products are of high quality
Performs and documents all chemical reactions, purifications and data characterization utilized to prepare intermediates or new products
Ensures a quality and safe operation
Performs and documents method developments
Performs equipment evaluation to improve laboratory performance
Works cross-functionally to efficiently release product, resolve problems and support sales
Assists in process method trouble shooting and coordinate experiments with Production
Investigates new synthetic routes for new products or process improvements
Participates in process and operation improvement opportunities
Responds to internal and external inquiries
Complies with company quality management systems, policies and procedures
Provides mentorship, if applicable
Additional duties/responsibilities according to business needs;
Requirements:
Education: Associate's Degree required, Bachelor's preferred
Yrs of related experience: 2-4 years
Competencies: (skills, knowledge, abilities)
Interpersonal skills, Results oriented, Analytical skills, MS Office, Program Project Management, Life Science background
Working Conditions: Office and Production Floor Office and Production Floor
Level of Autonomy and Complexity:
Expanding use of established principles, theories, concepts to resolve a variety of issues
Uses judgment to determine appropriate action in compliance with established practices to resolve issues of moderate scope
Contributes to achievement on organization's objectives; error in judgment or failure to achieve objectives may demand additional resources to correct errors or accomplish goals
Receives general directions on everyday work, and precise directions on new tasks; work is generally supervised, and revised for sufficiency
ABOUT AFFYMETRIX
Affymetrix (AFFX) is a pioneer in creating breakthrough tools that are driving the genomic revolution. Affymetrix technology is used by the world's top pharmaceutical, diagnostic, and biotechnology companies, as well as leading academic, government, and nonprofit research institutes. The vision, innovation, and devotion of Affymetrix employees help us empower scientists around the world to alleviate human suffering. It is not just the sheer power of our technology that inspires us; it is the potential for it to help people.
Our employees create a highly energized, team-oriented work environment. We are an employer committed to supporting the aspirations and achievements of our employees and offer our employees a comprehensive, competitive program of benefits and a corporate culture based on core values of daring, passionate and platinum.
***Affymetrix is an affirmative action/equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate based on race, gender, veteran status, disability or other protected status. Our commitment to a diverse workforce is demonstrated through all aspects of our hiring and employment practices. *** |
| | Company | | Affymetrix | Job Code | | State or Province | | Ohio | | |
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