Pharmaceutical Production Associate

About the role

Kedrion Biopharma Inc. is an international company that collects and fractionates blood plasma to produce and distribute plasma-derived therapeutic products for use in treating and preventing serious diseases, disorders and conditions such as Hemophilia, Primary Immune System Deficiencies and Rh-Sensitization.

As a Manufacturing Technician, you’ll be part of the team responsible for the compliant execution of manufacturing processes in a cleanroom environment, strictly following cGMP standards, safety guidelines, and all applicable regulations. You’ll gain experience with both manual tasks and advanced automated equipment in the production area.

Why choose a career here?

• Clear career path with real growth potential
• On-the-job learning that builds real-world experience
• Competitive compensation that grows with you
• More days off — without sacrificing full-time pay

Career growth

Our Manufacturing Technician Career Step Plan is designed to help you grow fast:

• Earn up to $50,000 a year ($24/hour) after just 1 year
• Advance to $63,000 a year ($30+/hour) within 18 months as a Manufacturing Technician II
• Get hands-on experience, build technical skills, and follow a structured training plan to support your development

Schedule

Day Time Role 6am-6pm

Responsibilities

• Perform hands-on execution of manual and automated manufacturing operations. Equipment includes centrifuges, processing tanks set-up and operations, ultrafiltration systems, COP cabinets, CIP stations, and equipment assembly
• Material handling includes requesting, weighing and addition of chemicals, and suspending solid paste
• Assisting with unloading/loading and palletizing product
• Operate a forklift or hand truck, upon training and certification
• Transport product from/to production/warehouse/cold storage
• Correct and safe operation of equipment, chemicals, and products
• Ensure the production area is in the highest state of readiness
• Participate in continuous improvement teams and implement continuous improvement tools
• Follow safety/EHS requirements, SOPs, cGMP, work rules and other company policies
• Perform removal of hazardous waste
• Perform production area and associated equipment recovery activities such as cleaning rooms, tanks, skids, miscellaneous equipment, etc.
• Ensure all production materials and PPE are present as required
• Responsible for ensuring that the work area is maintained in a clean and orderly manner in accordance with cGMP and internal requirements
• May perform other duties as assigned
• Specific training plan to be provided

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required. Some college preferred
• Must be flexible, able to work extended hours (overtime), and alongside multiple departments
• Good written and verbal communication skills
• Team player and builder
• Self-motivator
• Good math skills and ability to perform calculations per batch record
• Computer literacy and proficiency with Microsoft Office and e-mail a plus
• Sufficient technical competence to organize and lead production activities
• Problem solving skills and results oriented
• Adaptable to change
• Employment eligibility verification will be required at the time of hire
• This position does not offer visa sponsorship now or in the future