Hygiena provides rapid microbiology diagnostic tests and solutions for mission-critical, time-sensitive processes around the world. Hygiena’s proprietary diagnostic technologies enable customers to; prevent illness and save lives, comply with regulations, protect products and brands, run businesses more effectively. Solutions are sold in a wide range of industries globally, but the core focus is food safety. Headquartered in Camarillo, California and with offices around the world, we are actively looking for talented individuals to help grow the business!

At Hygiena we believe:

• In providing the highest quality products & service
• Being a leader in innovation
• Having a compelling desire to improve and win in the marketplace
• In contributing positively not only in the workplace, but in our community and environment!

With rapid growth comes opportunity. We are looking for a Laboratory Associate I for our Reagent team to join our team in Camarillo! The Laboratory Associate – Reagent position is responsible for reagent solution manufacturing, in-process testing, reagent sample collection for in-process testing, product issue investigation, assisting other departments upon request and collaborating with Research and Development (R&D) and Production to ensure all products meet product specifications. This is a full-time, non-exempt/hourly, position.

Responsibilities:

• Assists Engineering, Quality and Production during filling process as required. Prepare and deliver reagent solutions to filling rooms in the morning and throughout the day as needed.
• Prepare and protect reagent Solutions as requires to ensure product integrity and quality from start to finish of the manufacturing process including filling process. Continually checks chemical availability ahead of scheduled manufactuing including of special equipment required for special medias. Maintain all documentation in order, ensures written Information is legible and recorded as part of the manufacturing process as required and required forms are completed as part of SOP.
• Maintained organized and clean work environment in the working Laboratory and other work areas as required for product manufacturing, including the sterilization print out. Maintain required equipment in good working order and verifies equipment is calibrated.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s Degree in Biology, Microbiology, Biochemistry, Chemistry or related field, or equivalent education and work experience in a laboratory or manufacturing environment, required.
• Recent graduate and/or a minimum of 0-2 years of experience working in a laboratory or manufacturing environment required that includes the following: knowledge of cGMP; aseptic technique
• Intermediate knowledge of Microsoft Office (Outlook, Word, Excel, Visio, PowerPoint) and Adobe Acrobat required.
  1. Knowledge of cGMP: aseptic technique; attention to detail; pipetting
  2. Knowledge of Microsoft Office (Outlook, Word, Excel) and Adobe Acrobat required.

Salary Range (applicable to California): 

$26.00/ hr.

Skills/Abilities:

• Excellent verbal and written communication.
• Must be able to use discretion and independent judgement.
• Must be able to work in a team environment.
• Must be able to pay close attention to details.
• Must be able to adapt and adjust to a constant changing environment.

Why you’ll want to join our team:

Teamwork as a core value.

At Hygiena, our emphasis on teamwork and cross-functional communication enables us to build stronger bonds within our business.

Be a part of something big.

Hygiena plays a critical role in helping to prevent global health crisis such as foodborne illness, healthcare-associated infections, and other outbreaks.

Giving back to our communities.

Hygiena believes in giving back by supporting local organizations committed to improving the lives of children and youth in our communities.

Benefits and Perks:

• 15 days of PTO & 9 paid company holidays
• Medical with HSA employer contribution, Dental, Vision available 1^st of the month after start date
• Company paid Life Insurance, Short* and Long-Term Disability and an Employee Assistance Program
• 401(k) with Safe Harbor and Profit-Sharing employer contributions
• Tuition Reimbursement program
• Charitable Contribution matching
• Employee Referral bonus opportunities

*State paid short-term disability for California based employees

We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity. All employment is decided on the basis of qualifications, merit and business need. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.

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