Manufacturing Associate (Multiple Openings) - NIGHT SHIFT

Job Description

Executes and documents manufacturing processing steps or support activities, process monitoring, and control within functional areas in manufacturing (e.g., Fermentation, Purification, Recovery, Cell Culture) and /or support functions (e.g., Glasswash , Buffer/Solution Prep)

Performs in-process sampling and testing (e.g., pH, conductivity, visual inspection)

Executes validation protocols according to Current Good Manufacturing Practice (CGMP) standard operating procedures (SOPs)

Maintains training to perform all required activities

Performs manufacturing task execution using all applicable areas of Distributed Control Systems (DCS) (Delta V, 800xA, Unicorn, etc.)

Cleans equipment using CIP, SIP and other methods

Conducts takeouts, identity check returns and other tasks in Manufacturing Execution System (MES)

Serves as a subject matter expert (SME) in core responsibilities for manufacturing assigned area

Trains and mentors junior associates to enhance team capabilities

Schedules daily activities on the manufacturing floor, as needed

Leads troubleshooting for operational issues, as required

Supports shift huddles and tier escalations, investigations, and continuous improvement projects, as needed

Leads manufacturing operations tasks, as needed

Performs other duties, as assigned

Basic Requirements

• Production Technician I: High School Diploma/GED with 1-2 years of related experience OR Associate's Degree in Life Sciences with 0 years of related experience OR Equivalent Military training/experience
• Production Technician II: High School Diploma or GED with 2 years of related experience in Life Sciences Manufacturing OR Associate's Degree in Life Sciences with 0 years of related experience OR Equivalent Military training/experience
• Production Technician III: High School Diploma or GED with 4 years of related experience in Life Sciences Manufacturing OR Associate degree with 2 years of experience in Life Sciences Manufacturing OR BA/BS preferably in Life Sciences /Engineering with 0 years of experience OR Equivalent Military training/experience
• Production Technician IV: High School Diploma or GED with 6 years of x perience in Life Sciences Manufacturing OR Associate Degree with 4 years’ experience in Life Sciences Manufacturing OR BA/BS, preferably in Life Sciences/Engineering with 2 years of experience in Life Sciences Manufacturing OR Equivalent Military Experience
• Production Technician V: High School Diploma or GED with 7 years’ experience in a Life Sciences Manufacturing environment OR Associate Degree with 6 years’ experience in a Life Sciences Manufacturing environment OR BA/BS, preferably in Life Sciences/Engineering with 4 years of experience in Life Sciences Manufacturing OR Equivalent Military Experience
• Manufacturing Lead: High School Diploma or GED with 8 years’ experience in a Life Sciences Manufacturing environment OR Associate Degree with 6 years’ experience in a Life Sciences Manufacturing environment OR BA/BS, preferably in Life Sciences/Engineering with 4 years of experience in Life Sciences Manufacturing OR Equivalent Military Experience

Physical Demands

• Ability to ascend or descend ladders, scaffolding, ramps, etc.
• Will work in environment which may necessitate respiratory protection.
• Ability to inspect or perform a task with 20/20 corrected vision, visual acuity, including distinguishing color.
• Ability to stand for prolonged periods of time up to 240 minutes
• Ability to sit for prolonged periods of time up to 240 minutes.
• Ability to conduct activities using repetitive motions that include wrists, hands and/or fingers.
• Ability to conduct work that includes moving objects up to 33 pounds.
• Ability to bend, push or pull, reach to retrieve materials from 18” to 60” in height, and use twisting motions.

Environmental Conditions

• Will work in warm/cold environments (0-100F).