Production Technician

About the Role

As Boston BioProducts (BBP) continues to grow, we are looking for a Production Technician to join the BBP team. This hands-on role is responsible for supporting daily production operations and ensuring our products are manufactured consistently and to the highest quality standards. The successful candidate will thrive in a fast-paced lab environment, work independently with strong attention to details, and help maintain a safe, organized and efficient production area, including proper handling of chemicals, materials and equipment. This is a 100% (Mon-Fri) onsite role in Milford, MA - LOCAL CANDIDATES ONLY Direct Applicants ONLY - No Staffing Agencies or Third-Party Recruiters.

Responsibilities

• Performs general housekeeping in compliance with the standards required.
• Demonstrates a sound knowledge and understanding of GMP requirements.
• Demonstrates the care and safety necessary to properly safeguard facilities, equipment, product and co-workers.
• Perform and adhere to MFG protocols and batch records pertaining to filtration and assisting peers as needed.
• Assembles, cleans and operates production equipment (i.e. filters, pumps, pipettes, BSC, benchtop surfaces, etc.).
• Demonstrates GDP by performing real time documentation during production run and maintains accurate records/logs.
• Reviews documentation prior to completion of records.
• Ensures daily/weekly tasks are completed in a timely fashion (i.e. track and stock consumable items, ensure proper storage of raw materials and buffers, delivery of QC samples, execution of proper disposal methods, etc.).
• Maintains up to date training records.
• Performs finished goods filtration and packing activities independently.
• Demonstrates understanding of beliefs, values and behaviors in accordance with company culture.
• Shows ability to train new technicians in finished goods filtration and packing activities.
• Shows understanding of buffer compositions, (ie. Molecular weights, concentrations and dilutions).
• Executes calibration, daily maintenance and operations of production equipment (i.e. pH and conductivity meters, Osmometer, SUMs, fume hood, etc.).
• Prepares buffer solutions and properly stores process intermediates.
• Able to independently manufacture in stock buffers.
• Performs pH and buffer adjustments accordingly.
• Performs calculations for processing.
• Weighs all powders, chemicals, and reagents needed and performs all calculations, preparations and reagent additions.
• Recognizes and identifies mechanical, chemical, and safety hazards to the proper individuals.
• Capable of working in multiple roles associated with the manufacturing of solutions.
• Develop a better understanding of how to be supportive of new processes and initiatives.
• Create a company culture which is representative of company values.

Qualifications and Requirements

• Requires a High School Diploma or equivalent.
• Minimum 1-2 years of relevant experience.
• Fundamental knowledge of solutions and reagents, including properties, functional, application, and precaution.
• Fundamental knowledge of chemistry concepts such as molarity, concentration, and mass.
• Fundamental knowledge with dimensional analysis for basic dilutions and conversions.
• Fundamental knowledge of ISO standards and other applicable regulations.