23 Mill Brook Road

Mill Brook Business Park

Saco, Maine 04072

Fax: 207-885-1079

www.mmqci.com

Manufacturing Assistant: Molecular Diagnostics Products

EMPLOYER: Maine Molecular Quality Controls, Inc. (MMQCI) is a medical device

manufacturer that designs, develops, manufactures, and markets unique molecular biology-based

quality control products. Our products are used worldwide by hospital laboratories to monitor

the accuracy of tests for inherited disease, pharmacogenetics, oncology, and infectious diseases.

MMQCI also provides custom products for test development, internal QC testing and for test kit

controls. MMQCI has developed unique technologies to stabilize DNA and RNA for use in our

products and we continue to pursue the discovery of novel techniques useful for the development

of new quality control products. We are a small, growing company that offers a relaxed but

challenging work environment.

POSITION TITLE: Manufacturing Assistant

GENERAL SUMMARY:

The Manufacturing Assistant provides key support to the manufacturing, production and QC

teams by performing a wide variety of laboratory support tasks according to established written

procedures under limited supervision. The successful candidate is a great team player with good

dexterity, organization skills, attention to detail and can work comfortably in an environmentally

controlled laboratory environment (ECA/clean room) where gowning and aseptic technique is

required. This candidate would also enjoy assisting others, having work variety and likes

following detailed work instructions. It is expected that the Manufacturing Assistant will quickly

develop sufficient expertise to function independently.

PRINCIPAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

1. Follows aseptic techniques when working in laboratory spaces and appropriately gowns
per protocol for the specific spaces. (hair net, goggles, facemask, lab coat, gloves and

booties). Training will be provided.

2. Assists team members with routine cleaning of work spaces, hoods, benches and
equipment following standard operating procedures.

3. Assists with miscellaneous tasks to help ensure manufacturing runs smoothly.
Depending on the background and interests of the candidate the candidate may assist

others with preparation of chemistries.

4. Provides routine stocking of PPE and other inventory items in the ECA and QC lab areas.

5. Tracks expiration dates on routinely stocked materials and kits and uses planning
calendar to ensure that materials are ordered and on hand when needed.

23 Mill Brook Road

Mill Brook Business Park

Saco, Maine 04072

Fax: 207-885-1079

www.mmqci.com

6. Provides clean, treated and autoclaved glassware/labware to team per manufacturing
schedules. Prepares laboratory glassware carefully and thoroughly according to Standard

Operating Procedures (SOPs). Ability to stand for several hours and perform inspection

of glassware is required.

7. Performs routine inventory of lab supplies and orders supplies as needed to ensure
minimum stocking levels of purchased items.

8. May assist with environmental monitoring of lab areas including particle counts, air
sampling, water sampling.

9. Follows all MMQCI’s protocols based on current Good Manufacturing Practice (cGMP)
and International Organization for Standards (ISO) quality systems by consistently and

accurately filling out appropriate paperwork and following appropriate procedures.

MINIMUM KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES REQUIRED:

1. High School Diploma, with an interest in working in a laboratory setting or Associate
Degree in Biology/ Life Sciences or Chemistry.

2. Able to accurately perform a wide variety of laboratory procedures quickly but with
stringent attention to detail, while fully gowned, using correct aseptic techniques.

3. Is well organized, follows instructions meticulously and enjoys precise, detailed work.

4. Strong work ethic; willingness to help the MMQCI team whenever and wherever needed,
ability to multitask.

5. Must be a nonsmoker due to product contamination prevention requirements.

6. Must be able to stand for several hours, lift approximately 25 lbs and safely manipulate
large glass flasks up to 20L and packages.

7. Good communication skills, written and oral, with good computer skills including Excel.

8. Familiarity with clean room gowning procedures and working in an environmentally
controlled environment preferred.

9. Experience in a GMP or ISO quality system industrial environment is preferred.

23 Mill Brook Road

Mill Brook Business Park

Saco, Maine 04072

Fax: 207-885-1079

www.mmqci.com

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being

performed by people assigned to this classification. They are not intended to be construed as an

exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills of personnel so classified.

LOCATION: MMQCI is conveniently located in beautiful southern coastal Maine, minutes from

the Maine Turnpike, Portland International Jetport, and less than 2 hours from Boston. Close by

are fabulous Portland restaurants, sandy beaches, and a plentiful supply of Maine lobsters! Many

terrific outdoor activities are easily accessible including hiking, biking, kayaking, fishing, skiing

and snowshoeing. We are in a brand new, state-of-the-art facility located in Saco right next to the

Eastern Trail. Come join us!

BENEFITS:

• Medical insurance

• Dental insurance

• 401(k)

• Profit sharing plan

• Vacation

• Holidays

• Sick leave
  

How to apply: by Email/ No Phone inquiries accepted
Email: HR@mmqci.com

A cover letter is required.

Contact Information:

HR

Maine Molecular Quality Controls, Inc.
23 Mill Brook Road

Mill Brook Business Park
Saco, Maine 04072