Manufacturing Associate II - 1st Shift

Drug Product Division (DPD) – Plainville, Massachusetts, United States

Schedule

1st Shift / First Shift
7:00 AM – 3:30 PM, Monday – Friday

Environmental Conditions

• Adherence to all Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP) and Safety Standards
• Cleanroom restrictions: no hair products, jewelry, makeup, nail polish, perfume, exposed piercings, or facial hair
• Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) required: safety glasses, gowning, gloves, lab coat, ear plugs, etc.

Responsibilities

• Demonstrate safe work habits and adhere to safety procedures and guidelines
• Participate in Tier 1 meetings
• Support team preparedness and room preparation activities
• Maintain GMP Kanban in support of manufacturing operations
• Support continuous improvement in process operations and systems
• Support tech transfer activities
• Seek and welcome feedback; respond to coaching
• Spend 80–90% of time on the manufacturing floor
• Collaborate with related functional areas to achieve production goals and timelines
• Identify and implement efficiency improvements
• Manage inventory supplies
• Work overtime as needed

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent required
• Minimum 1+ years of relevant experience or superior demonstration of skill sets
• Preferred: experience in a cGMP environment, visual inspection, aseptic techniques, GDP knowledge

Skills

• Strong attention to detail
• Able to read and follow procedures
• Ability to maintain aseptic qualification
• Ability to work in a cleanroom environment
• Ability to work closely and effectively in a team environment
• Initiative and drive to accomplish tasks timely, accurately, and safely
• Knowledge of Good Manufacturing processes
• Knowledge of pharmaceutical processes, equipment, instrumentation, and procedures
• Adherence to all Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) requirements

Physical Requirements

• Aseptically and/or sterile gown as needed
• Write, read, and review written documentation for extended periods
• Specific vision requirements: close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus
• Regularly required to talk and hear
• Able to lift, push, or pull up to 50 lbs as needed
• Required to sit and stand for extended periods
• Occasionally required to lift, stand, walk, use hands to finger, handle, or feel, reach with hands and arms, stoop, kneel, or crouch

Pay

Compensation range: $27.00 – $29.00 per hour
Eligible for annual performance-based bonus and merit-based increase
Shift differential for 2nd and 3rd shift positions

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision benefits effective Day 1
• Paid Time Off and designated paid holidays
• 401K retirement savings plan
• Tuition reimbursement
• Employee referral bonus
• Career advancement opportunities
• Employee assistance and family support programs, including commuter benefits
• Paid parental leave (3 weeks for bonding and 8 weeks for caregiver leave)
• Accident, life, short-term, and long-term disability insurance
• Employees’ Stock Purchase Plan (ESPP) with company stock at a discount