CPO II- Temporary

• Independently operates reactors and other large-scale equipment, including process monitoring, batch adjustments, and adding chemical materials.
• Weighs, measures, prepares, and mixes materials to make stock solutions/products per work instructions and batch procedures; calculates required material quantities and adjusts ratios as needed during production.
• Collects samples and performs in-process testing (e.g., pH, conductivity), performs basic troubleshooting, conducts root-cause analysis of equipment or inline test failures. Decontaminates, prepares, and isolates equipment for cleaning, servicing, or maintenance.
• Acts in compliance with quality and safety/environmental standards. Maintains accurate, timely production records and labels all prepared products, intermediates and buffers. Ensures proper chemical raw material handling and disposal of hazardous waste. Identifies and reports quality and safety concerns
• Performs daily housekeeping to ensure work area is clean, safe, and organized.
• Inspects and operates forklifts, wears air respirators (full-face supplied air and cartridge style), and performs hazardous chemical handling/disposal.
• Performs SAP transactions, including goods issue/receipt, labor tracking, inventory transfers, and lookups.
• Collects and documents data from wastewater, and hazardous-waste storage tanks and air emission metrics for regulatory compliance.
• Communicates inventory, planning, quality, or process issues to supervisors or appropriate departments and recommends updates to work instructions, SOPs, and overall process improvements.
• May assist Process Development and R&D with equipment and process validation activities.

How You'll Make An Impact:

• Ensure consistent output with efficient work practices, machine operation, and troubleshooting of Production equipment to minimize downtime and optimize throughput.
• Maintain product quality and regulatory compliance through accurate execution of manufacturing processes, in-process inspections, and adherence to regulatory requirements.
• Contribute to continuous improvement initiatives by supporting housekeeping practices, waste reduction efforts, process improvements, and new product introductions.
• Comply with established processes for hazardous waste handling, wastewater, and environmental emissions.
• Promote a safe and accountable work environment by complying with PPE and safety requirements and proactively communicating production issues

What You Bring:

• High school diploma required.
• Associate's degree with chemical/biological background preferred.
• 4-6 years chemical/biological production experience required, preferably in a regulated environment.
• Working knowledge of hazardous regulation compliance and waste water handling.
• Knowledge of handling reactors.
• Working knowledge of Microsoft office tools-Excel and Word.
• Working knowledge of ERP systems, SAP a plus.
• Strong Math skills with the ability to convert units of measure and calculate ratios required.
• Ability to speak, read and write using business communication skills. (English)
• Ability to manage and prioritize tasks.
• Ability to effectively collaborate and work as part of a team.
• Intermediate analytical skills with an ability to resolve moderate complex issues in effective and practical ways.

Compensation: The estimated hourly range for this position is $27.40 to $37.74 per hour at the time of posting. Actual compensation will be provided in writing at the time of offer, if applicable, and is based on several factors we believe fairly and accurately impact compensation, including geographic location, experience, knowledge, skills, abilities, and other job permitted factors. As a temporary associate, your employment will be managed directly through our approved agency provider.

Who We Are: For 70 years, Bio-Rad has focused on advancing the discovery process and transforming the fields of science and healthcare. As one of the top five life science companies, we are a global leader in developing, manufacturing, and marketing a broad range of high-quality research and clinical diagnostic products. We help people everywhere live longer, healthier lives. Bio-Rad offers a unique employee experience with collaborative teams that span the globe. Here, you are supported by leadership to build your career and are empowered to drive change that makes an impact you can see.

EEO Statement: Bio-Rad is an Equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer, and we welcome candidates of all backgrounds. Veterans, people with physical or mental disabilities, and people of all race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin and citizenship status are encouraged to apply.

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