
Manufacturing Technician - 2nd Shift
Bio-Techne · Wallingford, CT
- Level
- Technician
- Team
- Manufacturing
- Experience asked
- 2+ years
- Industry
- Pharma & life sciences
- Posted
- 28 days ago
The role in 30 seconds
An engineer-level manufacturing role at Bio-Techne (pharma & life sciences) in Wallingford, CT. To protect the interests of all, Bio-Techne will not accept unsolicited resumes from any source other than a candidate application.
- They ask for
- 2+ years
- Tools it names
- ISO 13485, Painting / coating
- Day to day
- some off-shift / weekend coverage
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How this role compares
Against 9 other live manufacturing postings in Connecticut.
- Experience asked
- Less than usual (2+ vs 7+)
Similar roles usually ask 7+ years.
Skills these teams ask for most
- CNC 70%
- GD&T 50%
- Machining 50%
- Tooling 50%
- CATIA / NX 30%
- ✓ Team leadership 30%
✓ = this posting asks for it too. % = share of similar postings that mention it.
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How to get in at this plant
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- 1
Pick 2–3 people on the Manufacturing team at Bio-Techne
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- 2
Send a short, curious note
One real question about their work. No favors yet. Each person gets a different note, written for this role.
- 3
Turn a reply into a short call
Questions worth asking about this team:
- What does a normal week look like on your team?
- Is the work mostly new product launches or sustaining existing lines?
- How much time do you spend on the floor versus at a desk?
- How does off-shift and weekend coverage work?
- How did you land the job? What stood out in your interviews?
- 4
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If the call went well, ask whether they’d pass your résumé to the hiring manager. Send your résumé link, apply that day, and let them know.
- 5
Bring proof to the interview
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Full description from Bio-TechneAs posted on their careers site.ShowHide
$19.20 - $26.40 Position Summary
The successful applicant will work with other members of the consumables production team to support and sustain manufacturing activities for capillary coating and cartridge fabrication in an ISO 13485 environment.
Key Responsibilities
- ◆Operate semi-automated custom equipment and software
- ◆Perform entry-level functions and jobs within the manufacturing department
- ◆Perform in-process QC inspection and documentation
- ◆Perform tasks to assist process engineers and a multidisciplinary team of engineers and scientists to implement improvements and troubleshooting issues
- ◆Must be detail-oriented, learn quickly, respond to feedback, and communicate clearly
- ◆Responsible for continual ISO 13485 quality compliance
- ◆Read and follow SOPs, WIs, and regulatory documentation
- ◆Excellent written and spoken communication skills (English)
- ◆Safety-minded, disciplined workmanship
- ◆Familiar with basic computer software: Microsoft Office
- ◆Capable of basic ERP functions
- ◆Able to learn new skills, concepts, and tasks as required
- ◆Follow priorities per the supervisor
- ◆Understand and follow appropriate standard operating procedures for Regulatory awareness of chemical handling and hazards
- ◆Work may change from day to day within reasonable and expected boundaries and
qualifications
- ✓Complete all compliance training as assigned
- ✓Meets quality and productivity expectations
- ✓Participate in continuous process improvement efforts by assisting with the efforts under the guidance of leads and supervisors
- ✓Works independently with minimal supervision on routine tasks
Education and Experience
- ✓High School Diploma and 2+ years’ experience in a relevant manufacturing environment
- ✓Experience with manufacturing, medical device manufacturing is a plus.
- ✓Working with a microscope daily and understanding the use of space under a microscope is a plus.
Requirements
- ✓Ability to lift and handle materials weighing 5–50 lbs.
- ✓Ability to stand, walk, and perform repetitive laboratory tasks for extended periods.
- ✓Manual dexterity required for laboratory equipment and fine measurement techniques.
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By joining Bio-Techne, you’ll join a company with a powerful and positive purpose of enabling cutting-edge research in Life Sciences and Clinical Diagnostics. Bio-Techne, and all of its brands, provides tools for researchers to further treat and prevent disease worldwide.
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
- •Strong hand-eye coordination and manual dexterity.
- •Ability to follow SOPs, work instructions, and quality procedures.
- •Basic troubleshooting and problem-solving skills.
- •Proficient in the use of measurement and inspection tools.
- •Accurate documentation and record-keeping skills.
- •Commitment to workplace safety and compliance requirements.
- •Strong attention to detail and quality focus.
- •Ability to work effectively in a team environment.
- •Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities.
- •Effective verbal and written communication skills across all levels of the organization.
Working Conditions
- •Work performed in a laboratory and production environment with exposure to chemicals, reagents, and standard lab equipment.
- •Standard schedule hours with occasional variation depending on production needs.
- •Onsite work required during standard business hours.
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Why Join Bio-Techne
- •We offer competitive insurance benefits starting on day one: medical, dental, vision, life, short-term disability, long-term disability, pet, and legal and ID shield.
- •We invest in our employees’ financial futures through 401k plans, an employee stock purchase plan (ESPP), Health Saving Account (HSA), Flexible Spending Account (FSA), and Dependent Care FSA.
- •We empower our employees develop their careers through mentorship, promotional opportunities, training and development, tuition reimbursement, internship programs, and more.
- •We offer employee resource groups, volunteer paid time off, employee events, and charity drives to build a culture of caring and belonging.
- •We offer an accrued leave policy with paid holidays, paid time off, and paid parental leave.
- •We foster a culture of empowerment and innovation, where employees feel valued and encouraged to bring their new ideas to the table.
To protect the interests of all, Bio-Techne will not accept unsolicited resumes from any source other than a candidate application. Any unsolicited resumes sent to Bio-Techne will be considered Bio-Techne property.
This position requires work authorization that does not now or in the future require sponsorship of a visa for employment authorization in the United States (e.g., H1-B visa, F-1 visa (OPT), TN visa or any other non-immigrant work status). If you require a reasonable accommodation to complete an application, participate in an interview, or take part in any other stage of the recruitment process, please contact hr@bio-techne.com for assistance.
