Manufacturing Specialist 1, Campaign Readiness

About the role

Join a high-growth biomanufacturing site and help ensure safe, compliant, and reliable production. As a Manufacturing Specialist I, you’ll be a hands-on problem solver who supports day-to-day operations, documentation, and continuous improvement—keeping batches on plan and the plant audit-ready.

Responsibilities

• Support operational readiness during project phases, including site commissioning and qualification.
• Serve as a process SME for assigned areas; support troubleshooting to restore and sustain reliable operations.
• Cook up batch planning: create process templates, import, and manage preventive maintenance (PMs).
• Keep documentation current and accurate, including timely redlines and process improvements.
• Cook up non-batch activities such as changeovers, PMs, and column packing.
• Aid with inventory management; use SAP to support efficient manufacturing operations.
• Support technology transfer activities within manufacturing.
• Ensure safety and cGMP compliance in all manufacturing environments.
• Manage/perform/support quality records including change management, investigations, CAPAs, and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Identify and/or lead improvement projects within drug substance manufacturing.
• Aid and support internal/external inspections and audits.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications

• High School Diploma/GED and 10 years of related experience; OR Associate’s degree, preferably in life sciences or engineering, with 8 years of direct experience; OR Bachelor’s degree, preferably in life sciences or engineering, with 6 years of direct experience; OR Equivalent military experience/training.

Preferred Qualifications

• BioWorks or BTEC Capstone cGMP coursework.
• Experience supporting SAP in manufacturing environments.
• Demonstrated success driving CI, investigations, and CAPAs.

Skills for success

• Strong cGMP manufacturing operations experience.
• Understanding of operations sequence and cadence of activities.
• Prior experience updating and creating manufacturing documents on schedule.
• Strong verbal and written communication.
• Strong time management; able to pivot in a fast-paced, 24/7 setting.
• Critical thinking and superior problem-solving.
• Team-first mindset; able to build relationships and work effectively across global teams.
• Operates as an independent, fully qualified professional who adapts approach and influences diverse stakeholders.

Physical and work requirements

• Ability to stand for prolonged periods; perform repetitive motions with hands/wrists/fingers.
• Climb/descend ladders and work at heights greater than 4 feet.
• Lift/carry up to 10 lbs (occasionally up to ~33 lbs).
• 20/20 corrected vision with color distinction; ability to discern audible cues.
• May work in small production areas and around active equipment; typical indoor manufacturing environment.

What we offer

• Competitive pay and benefits (healthcare, retirement, paid time off).
• Learning and growth opportunities within a cutting-edge biomanufacturing organization.
• Inclusive, safety-first culture with continuous improvement at its core.

EEO Information

Fujifilm is committed to providing equal opportunities in hiring, promotion and advancement, compensation, benefits, and training regardless of nationality, age, gender, sexual orientation or gender identity, race, ethnicity, religion, political creed, ideology, national, or social origin, disability, veteran status, etc.

ADA Information

If you require reasonable accommodation in completing this application, interviewing, completing any pre-employment testing, or otherwise participating in the employee selection process, please direct your inquiries to our HR Department (FDBN_PNC@fujifilm.com).