Production Automation Associate (Machine Operator)

Job Title: Production Automation Associate

The Production Automation Associate is responsible for operating, monitoring, and supporting a variety of automated production equipment to ensure efficient, accurate, and safe manufacturing workflow. This role involves setting up automated systems, performing routine equipment checks, dispensing buffers, observing equipment performance, and responding to basic operational issues.    

What you will do: 

• Operate, monitor, and adjust automated filling, capping, labeling, and liquid handling equipment in accordance with established SOPs and work instructions. 

• Perform pre-operation checks, verify correct components (bottles/caps), and record setup parameters. 

• Responsible for periodic maintenance of the equipment per established standards. 

• Dispense buffers containing chemicals using good laboratory practices. 

• Sorting, packaging, and labeling of components according to company/regulatory policies.  

• Operate basic laboratory and production equipment as needed to support daily manufacturing tasks.  

• Complete documentation for traceability and ensure proper labeling and component handling. 

• Work collaboratively with the production team to troubleshoot and resolve equipment or process related issues. 

• Follow all applicable company SOPs and adhere to ISO quality and environmental management system requirements. 

• Comply with company, industry, state, and federal safety and environmental regulations.  

• Perform additional duties assigned to support business needs

What you will need: 

• Able to lift and move materials up to 50 lbs. and perform repetitive motions while following ergonomic best practices to minimize strain.  

• Basic mechanical aptitude and ability to understand how automated equipment functions. 

• Experience with Microsoft Office – Excel, Word, Outlook, Teams  

• Able to obtain respirator certification upon hire  

• Strong attention to detail  

• Strong communication skills

What you will bring: 

• Associates or Bachelor’s degree in one of the biological or physical sciences  

• At least 1-2 years of experience in production and manufacturing  

• Experience operating automated filling, capping, or packaging machinery. 

• Experience working with an ERP system 

What we offer: 

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance 

• 100% employer paid short-term and long-term disability & life insurance 

• Generous PTO package 

• Paid day off to celebrate your birthday! 

• Quarterly and yearly bonus incentives 

• Up to 4% match for Traditional and Roth 401k 

• Pet insurance 

• Employee Assistance Program 

• Employee Discount Program 

• And much more! 

What else you need to know: 

• Location: Norcross, GA 

• Hours: Monday – Friday, Flexible start time to be determined with your manager, between 7 AM-9 AM 

About Omega Bio-tek 

OUR HISTORY 
Since its founding in 1998, Omega Bio-tek has been at the forefront of nucleic acid purification by offering products for clinical and basic research, biotechnology, and agricultural applications. DNA and RNA extraction is the first step for so many downstream analyses, and efficient and clean nucleic isolation is crucial. Our goal is to offer high-quality products to help you improve your workflows. 

For the best option for all of your extraction needs, we offer multiple nucleic acid extraction chemistries including magnetic beads, silica membranes, and salting out. These three different methods are available in a wide range of different kits and configurations for a total of over 900 products. 

Omega Bio-tek’s headquarters are located in Norcross, Georgia, about 25 miles outside of downtown Atlanta. We own and operate a 38,000 ft2 facility. We offer products for manual and automated processing and we support our customers by having Hamilton Microlab® STAR™, Beckman Coulter Biomek® FX, and Thermo KingFisher® instruments in-house. 

If you’re ready to make a meaningful impact, apply to the Production Automation Associate position at Omega Bio-tek today!