Biocare Medical, LLC is an innovator in developing and supplying world class automated immunohistochemistry Instrumentation and the full range of reagents for immunohistochemistry and molecular lab testing. Biocare is the market leader in simultaneous Multiplex IHC tests which provide increased confidence at critical diagnostic decision points, impacting patient therapy while accelerating turnaround time.
The company’s customers include clinical histology laboratories, pharmaceutical companies, CROs, and biotechnology companies as well as academic, government, military, and other non-profit laboratories. Biocare Medical offers an expanding portfolio of integrated products to address the rapidly growing cancer and infectious disease diagnostic and research markets with novel tissue immunohistochemistry and in situ hybridization methods. Biocare medical is headquartered and has manufacturing facilities in California and has a global distribution network.
The person in this temporary position will be responsible for the manufacturing of Biocare Medical’s laboratory instruments and all supporting tasks.
Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
- Assembly of new and recertified production instruments:
- Complete all instrument sub-assembly and final assembly requirements
- Program all circuit boards, computer ports, printers, etc.
- Calibrate instruments to required specifications
- Flush, clean and package all completed assemblies
- Fill daily sales orders
- Complete required quality control checks and visual inspections.
- Complete required device history record documentation.
- Preform troubleshooting, if applicable, and document action(s) taken.
- Maintain Raw Material inventory:
- Pull parts for production in a FIFO (fist in first out) order
- Assist with quarterly count efforts
- Daily Clean-Up:
- Put away all QA approved assemblies and label all WIP assemblies
- Breakdown and throw out all cardboard boxes
- Sweep manufacturing area floors and leave walkways clear
- Wipe down workstations and tools as needed
- Remove any clutter
- Assist with daily Manufacturing Orders (MO’s) in Biocare’s business system, Great Plains (GP).
- Assist with department document updates: Standard Operating Procedures, Work Instructions, Assembly Forms and KPI’s.
- Other duties as assigned by Management.
- High School Diploma or GED required, Associate Degree or higher in technical field or trade school preferred.
- Two plus (2+) years’ experience with Electrical/Electronic and Mechanical Systems preferred.
- Two plus (2+) years’ experience working in ISO/GMP environment preferred.
- Ability to read and follow technical instructions and drawings.
- Ability to lift up to75 pounds of force occasionally, and/or up to 25 pounds of force frequently, and/or up to 10 pounds of force constantly to move objects.
- Mechanical aptitude: possess the skills to assemble using hand and power tools.
- Understanding of Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP) and its application to the job.
- Ability to complete required production documentation.
- Basic computer skills with Word, Excel, and Outlook.
- Attention to detail and strong organizational skills.
- Ability to work in high-pressure, deadline-oriented environment.
- Ensures that all SOPs are followed and recommend Quality Improvement Measures.
- Accuracy and attention to detail.
- Familiarly with GMP, FDA and ISO regulations.
- 6:30 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. Monday – Friday unless otherwise determined by departments needs that may include earlier or later starting and ending hours. This position may require extended weekday or weekend hours depending on business needs.
- $22 - $26 hourly
- Company Sponsored Health Insurance - medical, dental, vision,
- Company Sponsored Life Insurance
- Voluntary Benefits
- Retirement plan - 401(k)
- PTO
- Paid Holidays
BioCare Medical values the diversity of individuals, ideas, and perspectives, and what they bring to the workplace. We know that our people represent the future of the company, so we only hire the best from around the world. Applications from all qualified candidates will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, national origin, physical or mental disability, or status as a Protected Veteran.
Proof of at least one FDA EUA approved Vaccination for Covid-19 preferred. (Subject to reasonable accommodation)
All inquiries strictly confidential.
What We Do
Biocare Medical LLC is an innovator in automated immunohistochemistry (IHC) instrumentation, and the full range of reagents for IHC and in situ hybridization (ISH; RISH) testing. Biocare pioneered multiplex IHC detection which accelerates turnaround time, increases instrument productivity and reduces reagent consumption and cost by 50% or more.
Multiplex IHC allows pathologists to visualize more than one marker on a tissue at a time, allowing higher confidence for critical differentiation.
Biocare's intelliPATH FLX is the only completely open, continuous random access IHC instrument available.
The company’s customers come from clinical and research environments that do tissue based testing and include histology laboratories, pharmaceutical and biotechnology companies; CROs; and academic, government and military labs. Biocare Medical offers an expanding portfolio of products for the rapidly growing cancer and infectious disease diagnostic and research markets. Biocare medical is headquartered and has manufacturing facilities in Concord, Calif., and has a global distribution network. See biocare.net and slidestainer.com for more information.
NOTE: Biocare Medical, the Biocare Medical logo, and intelliPATH are trademarks of Biocare Medical LLC.
