Manufacturing Technician II - Rotating Weekend - Night Shift

Location: 220 Mill Rd, Chelmsford, MA

About the role

The Manufacturing Technician II, POROS Manufacturing is responsible for production of POROS chromatography resin and providing assistance to maintenance and distribution as needed. In this position you will encounter recurring work situations with minimal complexity and occasional variations from the norm and is expected to be a proactive member of the team. As a technician they will work on assignments with guidance of senior members of the team.

Responsibilities

• Perform duties within the corporate EH&S Standards and place proper emphasis on safety and quality.
• Operate various process equipment including reactors, pressure filters, pumps, filling, labeling and packaging equipment according to written SOPs and UOPs in a large scale, chemical batch manufacturing process.
• Perform various activities in accordance with SOP and UOP’s to carry out unit operations such as:
  • Equipment changeovers with Lock Out Tag Out and Confined space protocols
  • Elutriation processes and finished product discharges
  • R-Bead polymerization processes
  • Bead Coating processes
• May be asked to train new employees on basic and beginner tasks.
• Maintain batch and equipment records per department’s ISO13485 standards and Good Documentation practices with a high focus on quality.
• Work with the team on 5S and continuous improvement activities within the work center including cleaning activities in areas as needed.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Minimum 2 years of manufacturing, laboratory, or related field required.
• 1 year experience with chemicals or biotech preferred.
• Experience in cGMP Environment, use of Delta V, and/or SAP is desirable.
• Proficient oral and written communication skills.
• Ability to interpret data, perform basic calculations, and troubleshooting skills.
• Ability to stand for 80% of the shift, move ~40 lbs up one flight of stairs, and push 55 gallon drums on wheeled dollies.
• Ability to wear all Personal Protective Equipment (PPE), including work uniform, steel toe shoes, hair net, safety glasses, bump cap, and nitrile gloves. PPE may also include face shield, respirator, and smock.

Environmental Conditions

• Adherence to all Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP) Safety Standards.
• Loud noises from equipment/machinery.
• Some degree of PPE required (safety glasses, gowning, gloves, lab coat, ear plugs, etc.).

Schedule

• 12-hour night shift: 6:00 PM – 6:30 AM.
• 2-2-3 shift rotation.
• Shift differential: 15%.

Pay

Hourly pay range: $24.00 – $27.00.

Eligible for a variable annual bonus based on company, team, and/or individual performance results in accordance with company policy.

Benefits

• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision plans, including health incentive programs.
• Employee assistance and family support programs, including commuter benefits and tuition reimbursement.
• At least 120 hours paid time off (PTO), 10 paid holidays annually, paid parental leave (3 weeks for bonding and 8 weeks for caregiver leave).
• Accident and life insurance, and short- and long-term disability in accordance with company policy.
• Retirement and savings programs, such as a competitive 401(k) U.S. retirement savings plan.
• Employees’ Stock Purchase Plan (ESPP) offers eligible colleagues the opportunity to purchase company stock at a discount.
• Employee Referral Bonus.
• Career Advancement Opportunities.
• Annual merit performance-based increase.