Production Technician II, Processing

 

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Ready to explore, break barriers, and discover more? We know you’ve got big plans – so do we! Our colleagues across the globe love innovating with science and technology to enrich people’s lives with our solutions in Healthcare, Life Science, and Electronics. Together, we dream big and are passionate about caring for our rich mix of people, customers, patients, and planet. That's why we are always looking for curious minds that see themselves imagining the unimaginable with us.  

 

This role does not offer sponsorship for work authorization. External applicants must be eligible to work in the US. 

 

Your Role:

The Production Technician II, Processing will utilize experience and training to manufacture pharmaceuticals in a strictly controlled GMP environment. The employee will progress through a number of job functions and be required to demonstrate increasing skill levels. Responsibilities include:

• Comply with all Company and GMP compliance policies/procedures
• Perform area sanitization procedures in a GMP Manufacturing facility (Formulation Rooms, Staging Areas, Raw Material Dispensing Room, and Airlocks)
• Perform filter integrity testing

• Clean miscellaneous pieces of manufacturing equipment and vessels
• Perform raw material weighing (dispensing) and bulk formulation
• Assist PT3 operators as instructed
• Perform system maintenance PM’s / procedures
• Perform sterile filtrations, unload the autoclave, and complete Steam-in-Place operations, as deemed necessary by area management
• Assist in training/directing PT1 operators
• Perform other duties in support of the production schedule as assigned by area supervision
• Attend mandatory annual hazardous waste training meeting(s) and demonstrate competency in that training by passing test(s) administered by the company or consultant providing such training
• Perform special projects and other duties as assigned
• As a part of the employee’s job requirements, the employee may be required to handle wastes
• including hazardous wastes.
• Must immediately notify supervisor if affected by infectious disease or open lesions on body, as individuals are not permitted to enter manufacturing areas or handle product if these conditions exist

 

Physical Attributes:

• Regular use of hands and arms
• Frequent standing, walking, and sitting
• Occasionally required to stoop, kneel, bend, crouch, or crawl, talk or hear
• Regularly lift and /or move up to 10 pounds, frequently lift and/or move up to 25 pounds
• Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision and peripheral vision

 

 

Who You Are:
Minimum Qualifications:

• High School Diploma or GED
• 3+ years’ experience using current Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP) in a regulated manufacturing facility (pharmaceutical/biotech/diagnostic industry)

 

Preferred Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s Degree in Chemistry, Biology, Biochemistry, or other life science discipline
• Excellent communication skills both written and verbal
• Ability to read, comprehend, and discuss detailed GMP documentation (batch record instructions, Standard Operating Procedures, etc.)
• Knowledge of and experience in bulk formulation along with equipment cleaning, preparation and assembly
• Strong attention to detail
• Computer skills in Microsoft Office such as Word and Excel

What we offer: We are curious minds that come from a broad range of backgrounds, perspectives, and life experiences. We celebrate all dimensions of diversity and believe that it drives excellence and innovation, strengthening our ability to lead in science and technology. We are committed to creating access and opportunities for all to develop and grow at your own pace. Join us in building a culture of inclusion and belonging that impacts millions and empowers everyone to work their magic and champion human progress!
 
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