Associate Technician, Operations

Associate Technician

This role is within a end-to-end facility which includes the processing of drug substance, drug product, including biotech culture growth, harvest, lyophilization, product inspection, utilities, and warehouse.
Our ability to excel depends on the integrity, knowledge, imagination, skill, and teamwork of people like you. To this end, we strive to create an environment of mutual respect, encouragement, and teamwork. As part of our global team, you'll have the opportunity to collaborate with talented and dedicated colleagues while developing and expanding your career.
Responsibilities may include but are not limited to:
Project Support
Supports team as operations expert through PPQ, licensure and ramp up of facility.
Identifies and addresses compliance, environmental, safety, and process deviations as appropriate while coordinating with appropriate personnel.
Actively participate in team meetings HAZOPS, waste walkthroughs, 5S, kaizen events, or any other operations, lean six-sigma, quality, safety or environmental training/initiatives as required.
Operational Expertise
Competent execution and ownership to meet production targets for area within responsibility including:
Attending and escalation of concerns or needs at daily huddles and as needed
Cleaning, setup, operation and troubleshooting of equipment and facilities
Maintenance and transportation of consumable and material inventories
Maintenance of excellent recordkeeping and housekeeping
Drives culture of continuous improvement. Implements and raises ideas to increase success of group
Participates on and/or performs activities to support technical and OPEX functions such as Kaizen events, ad-hoc sampling, or protocol execution.
Maintains detailed knowledge of equipment and processes.
Identifies and addresses compliance, environmental, safety, and process deviations as appropriate while notifying appropriate personnel.
Education Minimum Requirement:
High School Diploma/GED or higher
Required Experience and Skills:
Demonstrated written and verbal communications skills
Must be able to successfully pass and maintain aseptic gowning qualifications. Aseptic gowning requires that all skin and hair be covered through wearing the following: beard/mustache cover, hair net, hood and facemask, goggles, jumpsuit, gloves, and boots.
Computer literacy (internet browsers, e-mail, spreadsheets, word processing)
Must be willing and able to lift 50 lbs, bend, stoop, squat, crawl, twist, climb ladders, and wear a respirator
This position will be Mon-Fri, day shift (06:00 - 14:30). Some overtime may be required as business needs dictate
Successful completion of TB titer and Chest X-ray are required.
Preferred Experience and Skills (General):
Minimum Associates Degree in science or related field
BioWork Certificate (working in an FDA or similar regulated industry)
Applicable mechanical and project management experience
Experience with automated systems (MES, SAP, DeltaV, GLIMS, or similar)
Experience with on-the-floor cGMP manufacturing and familiarity with regulatory requirements and Good Documentation Practices (GDP)
Demonstrated ability to work both independently and as a part of a team
The following experience is a significant advantage for an Associate Technician supporting Drug Substance operations:
Aseptic Behaviors
Aseptic Techniques & Manipulations
cRAB/Isolator Experience
Environmental Monitoring
Report review/approval and batch record review
The salary range for this role is: $43,100 - $67,800
The successful candidate will be eligible for annual bonus and long-term incentive, if applicable. We offer a comprehensive package of benefits. Available benefits include medical, dental, vision healthcare and other insurance benefits (for employee and family), retirement benefits, including 401(k), paid holidays, vacation, and compassionate and sick days.
Required Skills: Business Integrity, cGMP Compliance, Chemical Plant Operations, Cleanroom Gowning, Computer Literacy, Continuous Process Improvement, EHS Training, Environmental Health And Safety, Equipment Set Up, Global Manufacturing, Good Documentation Practices, Manufacturing, Manufacturing Compliance, Material Selection, Oral Communications, Process Improvements, Quality Monitoring, Raw Materials, Safety Procedures, Shift Work, Standard Operating Procedure (SOP), Web Browser, Written Communication
Preferred Skills: