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Production Technician - MIST

Agena BioscienceBozeman, Montana, United StatesOnsite

Are you looking for an opportunity to make a difference? At Mesa Labs we’re passionate about protecting the vulnerable by enabling scientific breakthroughs, ensuring product integrity, increasing patient and worker safety, and improving quality of life around the world.


At Mesa Labs we offer competitive wages, including bonus opportunity, and a comprehensive benefits package.

Base Compensation Range: $20/hr


This position is eligible for an annual 10% bonus opportunity in addition to the base salary

Outstanding Benefits and Perks:


We are proud to offer a variety of benefits that meet the diverse needs of our employees:

  • Eligible for benefits the first day of the month after you start
  • Tiered Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance options
  • Health savings (HSA), healthcare & dependent care flexible spending (FSA) accounts
  • Company paid short term and long-term disability (unless covered by a state disability plan)
  • Company paid life insurance and AD&D
  • 3 weeks of accrued vacation time; accruals begin on Day 1
  • Paid sick leave of 48 hours per calendar year
  • Eligible employees may receive four (4) weeks paid Care Giver leave after 1 year of service or in accordance with state leave laws
  • 401(k) plan that provides a 4% Safe Harbor company match on a 4% employee contribution that begins on Day 1
  • Employee Wellness and Financial Assistance Resources through Cigna and NY Life
  • Nine (9) paid company holidays per year
  • Overtime opportunities

Sterilization and Disinfection Control division manufactures and sells biological and chemical indicators that assess the effectiveness of sterilization and disinfection processes for pharmaceutical, healthcare, and dental industries.

Job Summary


The Technician - Mail-in Spore Testing (MIST) that supports our SDC business has responsibility for processing tests accurately and timely using company Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) following Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP).This is an entry-level position and a good starting point for individuals looking at developing a career at Mesa Labs

Duties/Responsibilities


  • Process Biological Indicator (BI) strips accurately and efficiently. This process involves removing spore strips from packaging, putting them in test tubes, and correctly placing the test tubes in designated positions on test tube racks. Technicians spend 85% of their time processing BI strips.
  • Place prepared test racks into appropriate incubators.
  • Complete required documentation.
  • Maintain a clean and sanitary workspace.
  • Must have the ability to handle repetitious and detailed job functions.
  • Perform other duties as assigned by management.

Experience/Education


  • Ability to follow Standard Operating Procedures (SOP’s) and Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP).
  • High School diploma or equivalency degree required.

Mesa Labs is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer.


Mesa Labs prohibits unlawful discrimination and harassment against applicants or employees based on age, race, sex, color, religion, creed, national origin or ancestry, disability, military status, sexual orientation, or any other status protected by applicable state or local law. Please note that Mesa Labs conducts criminal background checks upon offer acceptance.


Life at Agena Bioscience

Agena Bioscience is dedicated to advancing the impact of genomics in healthcare and precision medicine. Our highly sensitive and cost-effective mass spectrometry-based platform, the MassARRAY® System, is used globally in diverse fields such as cancer profiling for solid tumors and liquid biopsies, inherited genetic disease testing, pharmacogenetics, agricultural genomics, and clinical research
Thrive Here & What We Value1. Passionate about protecting vulnerable populations through scientific advancements2. Collaborative team environment3. Focus on customer needs and market competition4. Strong communication skills5. Highly motivated employees6. Commitment to workplace safety7. Valuing diversity8. Harassment-free workplace9. Comprehensively benefits package, including annual bonus opportunity and various insurance options10. Employee wellness resources and support
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