Manufacturing Associate

Job Title: Manufacturing Associate

Location: Framingham, MA

Day Shift: 12 Hour Rotation: 6:45 am - 6:45 pm

About the Job

We deliver 4.3 billion healthcare solutions to people every year, thanks to the flawless planning and meticulous eye for detail of our Manufacturing & Supply teams. With your talent and ambition, we can do even more to protect people from infectious diseases and bring hope to patients and their families. 

This is a 12-hour, rotating position in a flexible, single-use technology, large scale cGMP biologics facility.  Initial job responsibilities will include leading a team responsible for a diverse range of manufacturing related activities during plant start-up from Operational Commissioning/Shakedown through process validation (PV) and commercial operations.

The Manufacturing Associate will be responsible for performing a variety of complex tasks under general guidance and in accordance with the manufacturing instruction set and current GMPs. 

We are an innovative global healthcare company with one purpose: to chase the miracles of science to improve people’s lives. We’re also a company where you can flourish and grow your career, with countless opportunities to explore, make connections with people, and stretch the limits of what you thought was possible. Ready to get started?​

Main Responsibilities

• Maintains a safe working environment and reporting of incidents/accidents to Manufacturing management.

• Effectively demonstrates understanding of GMPs and how they apply to specific responsibilities.

• Follows verbal and written procedures in operating production and equipment and performing processing steps; accurately completes appropriate production documentation.

• Maintains cleanliness and orderliness in process area.

• Ensures production area is stocked with supplies.

• Performs batch record review, EWI (Electronic Work Instruction) revisions, and work order generation.

• Interacts with other support functions such as Quality Assurance, Quality Control, Manufacturing Engineering, MSIT, Validation, etc.

• Utilizes manufacturing knowledge to improve process operations and affect positive change.

• Demonstrates ability to troubleshoot basic mechanical operations.

• Effectively utilizes Microsoft Office applications.

• Mentors less experienced operators.

• Fulfills the role of Team Lead in the absence of the Manufacturing Sr. Associate.

• Escalates production floor issues related to personnel, safety, procedures, materials, process, equipment, automation, utilities, and/or information systems to Manufacturing management and/or appropriate functional area(s).

• Performs in process analytical testing.

• Demonstrates general knowledge of automation systems (INFOR, MES, ERP, Delta V).

• Demonstrates general knowledge and practice of aseptic techniques.

• Cross train manufacturing personnel

• Supports plant floor continuous improvement initiatives.

Key Responsibilities may differ among employees with the same job title and may change over time, in accordance with business needs.

About You

Basic Qualifications:

• High School diploma/GED with 3-5 years of experience in a cGXP environment, or a Bachelor’s degree with 1-3 years of experience.

• Must have prior experience in cGMP manufacturing operations. 

Preferred Qualifications:

• Effectively uses process automation systems to operate production processes (i.e. Delta V).

• Familiarity with deviation management systems (i.e. Phenix).

Why Choose Us?

• Bring the miracles of science to life alongside a supportive, future-focused team.

• Discover endless opportunities to grow your talent and drive your career, whether it’s through a promotion or lateral move, at home or internationally.

• Enjoy a thoughtful, well-crafted rewards package that recognizes your contribution and amplifies your impact.

• Take good care of yourself and your family, with a wide range of health and wellbeing benefits including high-quality healthcare, prevention and wellness programs and at least 14 weeks’ gender-neutral