Aseptic Technician III

This Aseptic Technician III position is responsible for executing department specific tasks in accordance with all applicable cGMPs and compliant with Corporate/site procedures, regulations, and policies.   

Blending: Formulate and prepare vaccines for the filling department.  Includes batching antigens and excipients together per our regulatory filings and local procedures in a clean room setting or other classified areas.  Involves work with portable and stationary equipment, and steam.

• Execute, lead and trouble shoot aseptic techniques and clean room procedures or support area procedures with a high level of understanding in a GMP facility.
• Review, maintain and edit, as needed, appropriate departmental cGMP documentation.
• Execute and lead operation to comply with all written procedures, to include Batch Records and SOPs.
• Follow and comply with all manufacturing, inventory, and quality electronic systems as appropriate.
• Follow and comply with all financial procedures.
• Follow and comply with all site safety procedures. Identify ways to improve the safety culture of the department.
• Operation of departmental equipment to include set up and take down. Provide oversight as necessary.
• Assist in the preparation of daily production and work schedules.
• Effectively work in a team environment and communicate with multiple departments. 

Blending:

• Stage inventory to consume into a blend by following manufacturing directions.
• Use aseptic processing skills while working in a clean room to assemble a vaccine and/ or large volume vaccine assembly in a class D environment. 
• Maintain accurate inventory. 
• Set up, run, tear down of various equipment involved such as: scales, mills, homogenizers, pumps, transfer lines, tanks, etc.
• Mentor / train colleagues as needed. 
• Provide department oversight as requested including shift change, schedule changes etc. 

Education and Experience:

• High school education or GED required.
• Post High School education in the Sciences or other related disciplines preferred.
• Previous experience in a manufacturing environment and / or Technician II level beneficial. 
• Good mathematical, science and computer skills preferred.
• Demonstrated teamwork and collaboration skills required.
• Strong communication skills required.
• Demonstrated leadership and decision-making skills beneficial.

Physical Requirements:

• Must be able to sit, stand, and walk for long periods of time.
• Must be able to wear a respirator.
• Must be able to reach above shoulder level, bend/stoop, push/pull, and handle/grip frequently.
• Must be able to work scheduled 40 hours with the ability to work overtime as needed.
• Must be comfortable in working in varying temperatures.
• Frequent lifting and carrying of 5 to 25 lbs.
• Regular reaching, bending, stooping, and twisting.
• Repetitive motion and substantial movement of the wrists, hands, and/or fingers.

Full time

Regular

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