Description Join the Teknova Team and Help Shape the Future of Health When you join the Teknova team, you're helping to create the future of health. Our customers are working to discover novel therapies that will help people everywhere live longer, healthier lives. We make sure they have a reliable supply of the essential ingredients they need to succeed, and every member of our team plays an important role. JOB OVERVIEW The primary responsibility of the Production Assistant is to perform routine tasks in a clean room production environment ensuring that the assigned area is staged and ready for production technicians to begin production. Our Culture: At Teknova, our culture is all about creative problem solving, and our default answer is "Yes." We're customer-obsessed and go all in for them and each other. We aren't interested in the status quo-we want to discover what's possible. We're bold and built to change. We go above and beyond to develop novel products that help our customers get reliable results, engineer formats that fit their systems, and find ways to ship out their orders one day sooner. Every time we help our customers work more efficiently; we bring them a step closer to that big breakthrough. Our Values: We value the unique personality and background of everyone on our team-we want you to be you. By working together and sharing our skills, we find new and better solutions for our customers. The people on our team are at the heart of everything we do, and we're here to support them. Requirements JOB DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES * Stages all necessary materials for upcoming manufacturing work orders. * Enter transactions in ERP system accurately and in a timely manner. This may include material issuing, bin to bin transfers and work completion transactions. * Communicates effectively ensuring timely process handoff. Utilizes Teams and intercom daily. * Maintains minimum and maximum stock levels of commonly used supplies inside the cleanroom, such as filter assemblies, tubing, environmental plates, etc. * Performs cycle counts of inventory in area as required. * Assists lab technicians by preparing bottles, which includes placing labels and organizing items to ensure an efficient workflow. * Always follow Good Documentation Practices. * Maintains a clean and organized workstation by following standard 6S practices. * Cleans and maintains laboratory equipment and supplies. * Works closely with Production technicians to complete assigned tasks in a timely and efficient manner with as little disruption to production as possible. * Works together with supervisor, leads, and team members daily to meet product deadlines. * Ensure all means of communication with regards to Operations are acted upon in a timely fashion. KNOWLEDGE/SKILLS/EXPERIENCE * High School Diploma or equivalent preferred. * A minimum of 1-year related work experience. * Ability to take initiative and prioritize tasks; good time-management, problem prevention, and problem-solving skills. * Ability to work accurately with close attention to detail. * Ability to work creatively and effectively in a team environment. * Ability to stand on feet for up to 8 hours daily. * Must be able to lift / push / pull up to 40 pounds. Benefits: From performance bonuses that give every member of our team a chance to share in our success to health insurance and retirement savings programs to our generous PTO policy, we're invested in our associates. Our benefits include: * Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision plans * 401(k) retirement plans with a 4% employer match * Employee Stock Purchase Plan (ESPP) * Teknova wellness program * Continuous learning opportunities * Paid holidays, paid time off, and paid sick leave From our scientists to our shipping department, the people who thrive here see beyond reporting lines-they are driven and open to learning something new. If you're ready to make a difference and be part of a team that values creativity, collaboration, and customer obsession, we'd love to hear from you. Join us at Teknova and help shape the future of health. Teknova is An Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or veteran status, age or any other status or characteristic protected by law.