Get your foot in the door by starting your career as a full-time temporary employee. After demonstrating success as a temporary Manufacturing Technician, you will have the opportunity to be considered for full-time employment at Glaukos. Full-time employees are eligible for a competitive hourly rate as well as an annual bonus, 401(k), paid time off, and Restricted Stock Units, that can later be sold for cash.

How will you make an impact?

Based in San Clemente, CA, you will be responsible for building and preparing components, subassemblies, and top-level assemblies, complete documentation and data input into an MRP system and/or Batch Records (BRs) and Device History Record (DHR). You will also be responsible for preventive maintenance on specific equipment and documentation for department manager review and approval as well as supporting and participating in the maintenance of the clean room and environmental chambers, manufacturing equipment, and keeping the cleanliness of the clean room in accordance with cGMPs/QSR requirements.

What will you do?

Component Assembly, Cleaning, and Packaging

• Follow and execute protocols, Work Instructions, and adhere to SOPs.
• Assemble and disassemble process equipment following written instructions and SOPs.
• Prepare bulk drug formulation and perform filling, capping, and crimping processes
• Assist in the execution of validation activities such as IQ/OQ/PQ
• Performs processing and assembly of components in accordance with documented specifications and procedures.
• Cleans components and sub-assemblies as required.
• Packages and labels finished product.
• Uses Microsoft Word, Excel, CATSWeb, and Expandable to complete document reviews, training, check inventory, and create forecasts.

Documentation, In-process Inspection, and Preventative Maintenance

• Demonstrate proficiency in good documentation practices (GDPs)
• Perform basic calculation and data entry
• Perform or assist with routine PM on specific equipment and documentation for department manager review/approval.
• Perform in-process inspection of manufactured assemblies and sub-assemblies as well as finished products in accordance with specification criteria outlined in applicable SOPs.
• Coordinate the daily/weekly/monthly/quarterly preventative maintenance with approved vendors, collects certificates, and complete documentation for department manager review/approval.
• In accordance with cGMPs/QSR Requirements, support and participate in the maintenance of the clean room, and environmental chambers, and manufacturing equipment, and organize and keep the cleanliness of the clean room, Production areas, and Laboratory areas.
• Deliver and coordinate with sterilizer and other vendors.
• Additional other duties and projects as required to facilitate Production, Engineering, Clinical and Quality Assurance goals and objectives.

Facilities / Other Duties

• In accordance with cGMPs/QSR Requirements, supports and participates in the maintenance of the clean room, environmental chambers, and manufacturing equipment, and organizes and keeps cleanliness of the clean room, Production areas, and Laboratory areas.
• Delivers and coordinates with sterilizer and other vendors.
• Additional other duties and projects as required to facilitate Production, Engineering, Clinical and Quality Assurance goals and objectives.

How will you get here?

• Previous Medical Device Experience Preferred but NOT REQUIRED. If you do not have experience, we will offer Temp-to-Hire
• Level - I : Prefer 1 year of medical assembly experience in a medical device company or a minimum of one year of experience within a GMP-compliant industry.
• Level - II - At least 3 years of medical assembly experience in a medical device company.

Compensation: $19 for Level I and $22 for Level II. Hourly compensation is only one part of our offerings to full-time staff. Please inquire with us about our excellent benefits!

This is an ongoing posting to generate new candidates for our expanding manufacturing growth.

Generous.Innovative. Leadership-driven. Family-oriented. Socially responsible.

These are just a few of the terms our employees use to describe their experiences as a part of the Glaukos family.

Those may seem like big aspirations, but here at Glaukos, we recognize the deep significance and profound meaning that comes from knowing that we can make a meaningful difference by helping improve eyesight of people worldwide. And because we're a rapidly growing company with a dynamic, fast-paced culture, individual employees are empowered with more diverse and enriching challenges that might not be possible at a larger company, and more fulfillment in knowing every person and every task is directly tied to making a difference in the life of others.

We offer competitive salary (based on experience), bonus eligibility, medical/dental/vision, life insurance, stock options, 401(k) Employer Match, Employee Stock Purchase Program, generous time off & paid holidays, as well as time-off to volunteer in the community, plus the opportunity to work for a company that is pioneering a new glaucoma treatment class! Glaukos Corporation has been Certified as a Great Place to Work the last two years!

Glaukos Corporation is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, including sexual orientation and gender identity, national origin, disability, protected Veteran Status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.