Manufacturing Technician

Location: Woburn, MA

Vaxess is a NIH and venture-funded company developing a pipeline of next-generation vaccines and therapeutics on the MIMIX platform. With only five minutes of wear-time on the skin, the self-applied MIMIX patch enables up to two weeks of sustained delivery. The platform combines high temperature stability with simplified application to dramatically alter the way that drugs are delivered. Vaxess is committed to enabling products that are not only more effective, but also more accessible to patients around the world.

Research & development at Vaxess is cross-disciplinary, integrating mechanical, industrial, biomedical, and chemical engineering with chemistry, biology, and human factors to address important unmet medical needs. We are seeking a skilled, collaborative, and highly motivated technician with expertise in medical device or pharmaceutical manufacturing to join our growing team. This role offers a unique opportunity to build manufacturing capacity from the ground up to bring innovative technology to the global vaccine and therapeutic market.

Responsibilities

• Perform cGMP manufacturing operations according to documented procedures or batch records
• Operate automated manufacturing equipment and record relevant in-process data
• Complete production and testing records following Good Documentation Practices (GDP)
• Handle, assemble, and visually inspect products, including use of a microscope, automated inspection systems, or other optical systems
• Contribute to root cause analysis (RCA) and help contribute to manufacturing investigations
• Support manufacturing related R&D efforts as needed
•  Perform other assigned duties related to manufacturing, quality control, and/or facility operations

Qualifications

•  2 + years’ relevant experience working in regulated environments in medical device or biopharmaceutical industries; experience working in a clean room is preferred
• High school diploma minimal, associate’s degree or trade certifications preferred
• Good written and verbal communication skills, attention to detail, and a demonstrated ability to work effectively within a team
• Ability to stand or sit for a full shift on a manufacturing line
• Entrepreneurial spirit and drive to positively impact global human health

Vaxess is building a team of exceptional people to rapidly advance product development. We work closely as a team and thrive in a dynamic, exciting, and engaging work environment. If you’re interested in joining the Vaxess team, please submit your CV/resume to .