Our Mission is to Map the Universe of Biology.Improving the human condition is what fuels our passion for finding new ways of enabling scientific exploration. As a company, we strive to create end-to-end solutions that are simpler, easier, faster and more relevant to today's life science challenges.As the pioneer in the field ofspatial biology,NanoStringenables scientists across the globe to envision molecular interactions in three dimensions with three different systems, the, the(DSP) and the(SMI) platform. As a result, scientists can see themultiomicexpression of genes and proteins in the natural context of tissue structure.Since our founding in 2003, we have earned a reputation as a respected, trusted pioneer of innovative technologies that support our customers in their relentless pursuit of answers. Our products are based on a novel digital molecular barcoding technology invented at the Institute for Systems Biology (ISB) in Seattle under the direction of Dr. Leroy Hood.With our technologies, our customers continue to extend our understanding of biology to answer previously unsolvable questions with consistent, reliable results.However,NanoStringis much more than innovative products. The secret sauce to the company's success is our people, who are committed to excellence and dedicated to catalyzing the next biological revolution. Collectively, we live our corporate values of ambition, grit, ingenuity, authenticity, and customers every day...and never stop asking "What if?"The Manufacturing Technician I will work closely with the manufacturing engineering team and will be primarily responsible for manufacturing instruments on an assembly line. The Manufacturing Technician I is responsible for: following documented procedures, such as Manufacturing Work Instructions; performing inspections and functional tests to verify quality conformance, and following all safety protocols to perform all tasks in a safe environment. This hands-on position will require good hand-eye coordination, strong attention to detail, and the ability to understand complex manufacturing instructions and engineering drawings.Requirements:* Relevant associate degree* 0-2 Years of Experience as a Manufacturing Technician* Good hand-eye coordination* Must be able to lift 25 lbs. Work may involve repetitive arm/wrist motions.* Ability to work directly with, handle or come into contact with chemicals or reagents.* Ability to clearly and effectively communicate with peers, supervisors, manufacturing engineers* Able to understand instructions and batch records written and spoken in English.* Effective verbal and written communication skills* Ability to pay close attention to detail.* Ability to read engineering drawingsTarget Base Salary Range:$45K - $55KBase salary is an integral part of NanoString's total compensation package. Base salary considers an individual's skills, experience, and competitive market value. The base salary range represent what NanoString pays for a job within a salary grade based on external market data in comparison to similar positions from other companies in our industry. Employees generally enter a salary grade at the lower-to-mid-point in the range.Other compensation elements include a discretionary annual bonus, incentive compensation for sales roles, Restricted Stock Unit (RSU) grants for all new hires, comprehensive benefit plans and paid time off, including designated holidays.NanoString is an Equal Employment Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender perception or identity, national origin, age, marital status, protected veteran status, or disability status. NanoString does not accept unsolicited agency resumes and will not pay fees to any third-party age