Production Associate Shift Premiums Available (Day, Afternoon & Night Openings Available)

About the role

Biovire is hiring a Production Associate to execute various operations of pharmaceutical manufacturing at the Brighton facility. The role covers several aspects of production, including dispensing, inspection, labeling, packaging, and cleaning/disinfection of the Controlled Production Area. The Production Associate ensures a clean, safe workplace and quality production of drug product adhering to current Good Manufacturing Practices (GMPs).

Responsibilities

• Follow detailed, written instructions (Manufacturing Batch Record, MBR) and procedures (Standard Operating Procedures, SOPs).
• Accurately complete production documentation in performance of manufacturing operations.
• Follow SOPs to complete visual inspection of finished product (with the aid of glasses or contact lenses as applicable).
• Practice and promote safe work habits while performing job functions in compliance with established company and regulatory safety requirements.
• Ensure quality standards and best practices are followed throughout the manufacturing process.
• Maintain functional understanding of cGMPs and the impact of deviation from controlled processes and/or procedures.
• Perform cleaning/disinfection of the Controlled Production Area (CPA) before, during, or after manufacturing processes.
• Maintain a clean, orderly work environment that remains stocked with materials and supplies.
• Demonstrate general knowledge and consistent practice of good aseptic technique.
• Verify identity and quantity of components/materials for use in manufacturing.
• Record GMP data on controlled documentation accurately, precisely, and contemporaneously.
• Transport hazardous and non-hazardous materials into/out of the manufacturing area.
• Wash, sanitize, and utilize material carts/bins/totes.
• Complete and maintain training records within expected timelines.
• Identify and help implement process, procedure, and safety improvements.
• Seek value-added tasks during unplanned downtime.
• Perform other duties as required.

Behavioral Expectations

• Strong work ethic and ability to accomplish tasks without supervision.
• Ability to understand abstract concepts, such as sterility and contamination.
• Excellent interpersonal skills with the ability to cooperate with others in a high-performance setting.
• Strong mathematical and organizational skills.
• English communication skills, both written and verbal.
• Honesty and integrity, with a commitment to the highest legal and ethical standards.
• Ability to treat every person with courtesy and respect.
• Demonstrate ownership and accountability to the production schedule without compromising product quality.
• Desire to work with others and share best practices with colleagues on their shift and on other shifts.
• Knowledge of fundamental cGMP and regulatory principles.

Physical Requirements

• Routinely lift up to 50 pounds.
• Stand for periods lasting up to 6 hours of an 8-hour shift.
• Properly gown for entry into the controlled manufacturing area.
• Pass annual vision tests (including color blindness) with or without the aid of glasses and/or contact lenses due to completing routine visual inspection of finished product as an essential job function.

Qualifications

• An Associate's Degree and/or 2-3 years of equivalent industry experience preferred.
• High School Diploma or GED required.

Employment at Biovire is contingent upon a successful background check.