NOTE: This role entails an overnight shift of: Monday, Tuesday, and Friday - 9:30pm - 9:30am
Key Responsibilities
Works with other Manufacturing Operations Associates utilizing current good manufacturing practices (cGMPs) to aseptically manufacture commercial products using Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs).
Ensures right-the-first-time performance of all process steps specific to the phase or stage of operation. Escalates processing and equipment issues as needed.
Weighs, measures and checks raw materials to ensure batches manufactured contain proper ingredients and quantities.
Rigorously adheres to SOPs and cGMP regulations to accurately complete paper and electronic records associated with commercial manufacturing.
Reviews in-process cGMP documentation for completeness and accuracy.
Unpacks and checks materials received against specifications, maintains records of materials used and rejects unsatisfactory items when necessary.
Prepares products for final shipment and maintains records of products shipped.
Examines, stocks, and distributes GMP and non-GMP materials to inventory and manufacturing lines.
Helps drive the safety-first culture
Applies job skills and company policies and procedures to complete a narrow range of tasks.
Works on assignments that are simple in nature, escalates issues when required, and making routine recommendations.
Normally receives general instructions on routine work, detailed instructions on non-routine and new assignments.
Ability to be flexible and support all functions by readily responding to changing circumstances (i.e. shift changes) and business needs.
Other duties as assigned
JOB REQUIREMENTS
Required Qualifications
High school diploma or equivalent.
Ability to read and understand quality-related documentation.
Ability to read, write, and communicate effectively in English.
Preferred Qualifications
Associate’s, technical, or bachelor’s degree in a science-related field.
Previous experience in the medical device, pharmaceutical, biotechnology, or other regulated industry.
Previous experience working in a GMP/cGMP-regulated or FDA-regulated environment.
Working Conditions and Physical Requirements
Ability to sit or stand for extended periods of time
Intermittent walking to gain access to work areas
Finger dexterity sufficient to use a computer and to complete paperwork activities
Vision sufficient to use a computer, to read written materials and to complete paperwork activities
Hearing sufficient to communicate with individuals by telephone and in person
Ability to lift up to 50 pounds. Limited exposure to (2ºC - 8ºC); (-20ºC); (-75ºC); (-196ºC) areas.
Required to work alternate shifts
Ability to gown aseptically for work in Clean Room environments
Job performed in a lab, office, or utility (noisy) environment
Must have the ability to work around laboratories, manufacturing areas and equipment with exposure to blood, blood products or OPIM (other potentially infectious materials) while donning required personal protective materials.
GA Compensation Range
$21.58—$21.58 USD
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