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We are looking for hardworking, enthusiastic, critical thinking individuals to join our Innovation Center team in Emeryville, CA.  At the Innovation Center, we are focused on researching our process to drive development of our product. We create a premium, natural material that compares in quality and performance to the finest animal leathers. 

We work 12-hr shifts in a 2-2-3 schedule where you work alternate working weekends.

This a fantastic, ground-floor opportunity to join a startup company as an employee. All offers include salary + benefits + stock options!

Responsibilities

• Follow all safety and quality protocols consistent with a biotech research and development setting
• With training and guidance, work with experimental and technical teams to execute work
• Operate various types of machinery in a safe manner and report any and all machine abnormalities, repair when possible
• Troubleshoot machines and work processes when operational issues arise
• Participate in clean, inspect and lubrication (CIL) activities to support experiment reliability 
• Record data accurately and in a timely manner
• Report observations and experiment deviations (written and verbal) 
• Participate in capability and skill building activities within the facility
• Don proper personal protective equipment (PPE; ex: gowns, gloves, ear plugs) at all required times
• Identify improvement opportunities with current procedures and properly escalate them to leadership
• Serve as a good teammate and be a positive influence / advocate of the Company’s values and culture

Requirements

• Six months plus of work experience in a production or research and development environment - food, beverage, pharma, or experience in a regulated environment is a plus 
• Reliable transportation to ensure consistent attendance on all scheduled days
• Be detail oriented, with a high level of focus on the quality of your work
• Ability to work on your feet the majority of your shift and handle materials up to 70 pounds in weight with assistance (i.e. push and pull, or lift in tandem)
• The ability to be coachable and both give and receive constructive feedback
• General computer knowledge and data entry ability
• Able to function in a fast-paced, rapidly changing environment 
• Capability to perform team and individual work
• Verbal and written communication skills

Physical Demand

Frequency

Stand or Sit (stationary position)

Frequently to Constantly

Walk (move/traverse)

Frequently to Constantly  

Dexterity (use hands/fingers to handle/feel)

Frequently to Constantly

Climb (stairs/ladders) or Balance

Occasionally to Frequently 

Stoop, Kneel, Crouch, Crawl

Occasionally to Frequently 

Talk/Hear (communicate/convey/discern)

Frequently to Constantly

See (observe/identify/inspect/perceive/assess)

Frequently to Constantly

Lift, Carry, Push, Pull (move/transport/install/remove)

Up to 50 lbs, Occasionally to Frequently 

Exposure to Work Environments

Working near loud machinery, Occasionally to Frequently 

 

Our job titles may span more than one career level. The targeted base pay for this role is $21/hr. The actual pay is dependent on other factors such as training, skills, work experience and business needs. The target pay range is subject to change and may be modified. This role is also eligible for benefits and equity.
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