Job Information
Aerotek Medical Machine Operator in Northbrook, Illinois
Job Title: Microarray Operator
Job Description
We are seeking a dedicated Microarray Operator for our 2nd shift (1:00 PM - 11:30 PM, Monday-Thursday with Friday OT). This role is crucial in ensuring quality production output and maintaining the standards of our cleanroom environment.
Responsibilities
Assist in setting the daily schedule, priorities, and task delegation.
Supervise and setup machines (microarrayers), manage changeovers, troubleshoot issues, and handle reject/defective products for daily operations.
Monitor team members for quality production output using PLC controls, routine quality inspections, integrity testing, and visual inspections.
Monitor and report the number of rejected products for defects during quality checks to the management team.
Perform data entry into the ERP (Oracle and Oracal) on a regular basis.
Follow work instructions, product specifications, and standard operating procedures (SOPs) to perform key responsibilities and maintain quality data.
Utilize lab equipment such as pipettes, centrifuges, Bio-safety cabinet (BSC), and degas systems to provide material for running Microarrayers.
Share knowledge and act as a lead trainer for co-workers/new hires where applicable.
Perform equipment preventative maintenance as required.
Perform quarterly maintenance activities, including cleaning the cleanrooms.
Follow designated GMP (Good Manufacturing Practice), Safety, and Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) standards.
Properly handle and discard hazardous materials (e.g., the person, buffers, chemicals).
Follow daily and weekly lab cleaning routines using 5S methodology.
Meet daily production goals and minimize downtime.
Effectively communicate with the management team and Maintenance functions where applicable.
Participate and attend department and company meetings.
Adhere to the attendance policy.
Perform other duties as assigned.
Essential Skills
Experience working in an FDA-approved cleanroom.
High attention to detail.
Experience operating more than one machine.
Experience wearing PPE.
Additional Skills & Qualifications
- Knowledge of machine operation, production processes, cleanroom standards, feeder systems, PLCs, ISO standards, medical device inspection, and computer operation.
Why Work Here?
Joining us means becoming part of a team dedicated to improving lives. Your contributions will directly impact patient care, making a meaningful difference in the world. You will collaborate with colleagues globally, expanding your horizons and contributing to innovative healthcare solutions. We value diversity and offer a supportive, inclusive culture where everyone can thrive. If you're passionate about innovation, diversity, and making a positive impact on healthcare, this is the place for you.
Work Environment
Work in a temperature-controlled cleanroom environment, wearing appropriate attire such as smocks, hair nets, and shoe covers.
About Aerotek:
We know that finding work is hard, and finding meaningful work is harder. Aerotek connects 180,000+ light industrial and skilled trades workers with 14,000+ employers each year, helping our workers navigate an evolving labor market and find jobs that meets their goals, skills and interests. Since 1983, we have provided a variety of career opportunities across North American industry – from short-term assignments at Fortune 500 companies where you can build your skills, to long-term opportunities where you can play a vital role solving for companies’ construction, manufacturing and maintenance challenges. Our 1,500+ experienced recruiters across 250+ offices work relentlessly to put our workforce in a position to thrive. Let us rise to meet your challenges and put our people-are everything spirit to the test as your career continues to grow.
Aerotek offers weekly pay, employee benefits including medical, dental & vision, life insurance, health advocacy and employee assistance programs, a 401(k) plan, and employee discounts.
The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regards to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.