Associate Manufacturing Engineer at Universal DX

Department: Operations

Location: Texas
Type: Full-time
Level: entry
Posted: Sep 25, 2026

Description

Universal DX is hiring an onsite Associate Manufacturing Engineer to support hands-on manufacturing and functional quality control activities for its diagnostic manufacturing operations. The role involves routine sample preparation, reagent and material handling, equipment setup, batch and worksheet documentation, traceability, deviation escalation, inventory support, and laboratory equipment maintenance while following biosafety, chemical safety, PPE, GDP, GMP, and QMS requirements. Candidates should have a bachelor’s or master’s degree in a relevant life or chemical engineering field and 0–3 years of experience in manufacturing, laboratory operations, quality control, process engineering, or a related environment.

Required Skills

Sample preparation
Reagent preparation
Aliquoting
Batch records
Traceability
GMP
QMS

Additional Information

Minimum Education: Bachelor’s or master’s degree in Bioengineering, Chemical Engineering, Molecular Biology, Biotechnology, Biochemistry, or a related field
Required Previous Experiences: 0–3 years of experience in manufacturing, laboratory operations, quality control, process engineering, or a related environment; relevant internship or academic laboratory experience may be considered
Preferred Qualifications: Familiarity with basic laboratory techniques, pipetting, liquid handling, reagent preparation, sample handling, and controlled documentation practices
Strong attention to detail and ability to follow written procedures, schedules, and instructions accurately
Comfort working with laboratory and manufacturing equipment and maintaining clear identification and traceability of samples and materials
Ability to recognize and promptly escalate deviations, unexpected results, documentation issues, and equipment or material concerns
Reliable, organized, safety-conscious, and committed to continuous learning and cross-training
Effective communication, teamwork, time management, and basic problem-solving skills
Translation Company Name: Universal DX