A Manufacturing or Production Technician works with manufacturing equipment and machinery. Performs set up and tests, monitors, adjusts and repairs machines used to produce products or other machines. Inspects equipment, troubleshoots problems with machines or designs.
The Production Technician position offers an excellent entry-level opportunity for recent university graduates and experienced individuals interested in production and manufacturing operations for vaccine production. This role involves supporting the manufacturing process through hands-on activities, including sterile supply assemblies and media formulations, while adhering to Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP).
Key Responsibilities:
Performs various operational tasks as part of an empowered team: (30% - Clean Room Mgt/Materials) Set-up & breakdown of Good Manufacturing Practice (GMP) space/equipment, accurately & efficiently moves process materials (up to 50lbs) in accordance w/ procedure. Works in compliance w/ procedures, doc.'s, gov. regulations, safety pgrms (appropriate SOP's), follow lean mfg principles & current mfg practices (cGMPs). Manage inv. & tasks for aseptic growth. Equipment prep & movement. (60% - Operations Support) perates/monitors equipment (incl. but not limited to ; RCCS, shell freezers, Wheaton Carts, Tube Welders) as deemed by skill level to set QC status & expiry of sterile equipment, provides materials & support/maintain equipment, systems knowledge (SAP, MES, Kanbans, PLC), sample dlvry. Labeling & Inventory mgt of clean/sterile equipment, tsfr of samples .(10% - Info Tsfr) Saftey training/compliance events.
Required Qualifications:
A minimum of a High School Diploma or equivalent Must be comfortable with not smoking during work hours as the client is completely smoke-free Position requires aseptic gowning during job duties, including wearing a beard/moustache cover, hair net, hood, facemask, goggles, jumpsuit, gloves, and boots Must be willing and able to lift, push, and pull 50 lbs Must be willing to be vaccinated/blood tested for titer for products manufactured within the facility Must be flexible and willing to work shift schedules, including every other weekend and holidays
Preferred Qualifications:
Bio Works Certificate or Bachelors degree in Life Science or Engineering, or an Associates degree in Life Science or Engineering with at least 2 years of relevant experience in an FDA regulated industry Experience with automated systems (MES, SAP, HMI, DeltaV) Experience with automated equipment (Autoclave, Washer)
