Sr. Manufacturing Technician - First Shift

About the role

This position is based out of our Grand Island, NY site within BioProduction Group.

Responsibilities

• Use equipment that includes mixers, mills, blenders, pumps, filtration systems, packaging, and laboratory equipment.
• Weigh, measure, and check raw materials with the assistance of a computer interface to assure batches manufactured contain accurate materials and quantities.
• Calibrate and operate manual, semi-automated, and automated manufacturing equipment.
• Identify and conduct equipment troubleshooting for common failure modes.
• Follow all safe practices, policies, standard operating procedures, and work instructions in controlled environments up to and including classified clean rooms.
• Participate in Safety, Quality, and Productivity discussions.
• Assist in the ownership and actions tasks for projects.
• Solve problems applying departmental knowledge.
• Complete and maintain compliance with the Quality Management Systems and regulatory requirements.
• Serve as Subject Matter Expert for documentation and practices within department.
• Complete a variety of complex and difficult tasks related to manufacturing of cell culture media.
• Perform related duties as required to meet the business goals and requirements.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent is required.
• Formal training in Lean, 5S, or manufacturing processes is strongly preferred.
• 2+ years of experience in a Good Manufacturing Practice environment is required.

Skills

• General understanding of technical, mechanical, and machinery equipment is required.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong attention to detail for complex instructions and documentation while maintaining quality output.
• Demonstrated proficiency in completing and training others in multiple processes in a fast-paced work environment.
• Work with support groups for assistance to complete different project initiatives.
• Ability to push, pull, lift, and move up to 50 pounds and may be required to stand for extended periods of time while performing duties.
• Ability to squat, bend, and reach different items to complete assigned tasks.
• Ability to wear all Personal Protective Equipment (PPE), including work uniform, steel toe shoes, hair net, beard guard (when required), safety glasses, and gloves. PPE may also include a bump cap, face shield, and full/half-face respirators.
• Availability to work overtime and flexible shift patterns.

Work environment

• Able to lift 40 lbs. without assistance.
• Adherence to all Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP) Safety Standards.
• Cleanroom: no hair products, jewelry, makeup, nail polish, perfume, exposed piercings, facial hair etc... allowed.
• Some degree of PPE (Personal Protective Equipment) required (safety glasses, gowning, gloves, lab coat, ear plugs etc.).
• Strong Odors (chemical, lubricants, biological products etc.).
• Will work with hazardous/toxic materials.

Pay

The hourly pay range estimated for this position based in New York is $20.93–$34.88. This position may also be eligible to receive a variable annual bonus based on company, team, and/or individual performance results in accordance with company policy.

Benefits

• A choice of national medical and dental plans, and a national vision plan, 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 our 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.
• Career advancement opportunities.