Union LG3 APU 1 Production Operator Sun-Thurs 3pm-11:30pm UPSTREAM

About the role

As a Production Operator at Boehringer Ingelheim, you will actively contribute to the manufacturing of high-quality biological products. Our global presence provides opportunities for collaboration internationally, offering visibility and the chance to directly contribute to the company's success. We support employees through a healthy working environment, meaningful work, mobility, networking, and work-life balance. Our competitive compensation and benefit programs reflect our high regard for our employees.

Responsibilities

• Prepare all assigned records, calculations, and documentation.
• Read and follow schedules, procedures, and documents.
• Assist in training other employees in an area of responsibility as assigned.
• Assist staff in developing new procedures and methods or improving existing ones.
• Use and understand computer-assisted data entry, including MES, SAP, scanners, printers, scales, and other integrated equipment.
• Assist lower labor grades as needed to ensure the completion of daily tasks.
• Maintain and operate laboratory equipment, such as spectrophotometers, centrifuges, pH meters, and integrity testing units.
• Operate and maintain all production equipment, including monitoring and interpreting indicators, controls, and PLC controllers.
• Assist in troubleshooting equipment problems.
• Perform filter integrity testing and prepare accurate documentation.
• Calibrate pH and DO controllers.
• Prepare, sterilize, and dispense media and solutions.
• Perform filter sterilization and heat sterilization operations.
• Clean and sterilize fermenters, tanks, vessels, and equipment using autoclaves, clean-in-place (CIP), and steam-in-place (SIP).
• Aseptically dispense fermentation/harvest cultures into storage containers and properly identify them.
• Set up filters for sterilization and prepare documentation.
• Maintain production vessels, including pressure hold tests, changing O-rings, inspecting valves, and replacing valve diaphragms.
• Set up, operate, clean, and sterilize UF and MF concentrators and prepare accurate documentation.
• Perform other production-related aseptic processes as required.
• Perform scheduled preventative maintenance.
• Assist higher-grade operators under supervision.
• Perform jobs of lower grades as required.
• Routinely go through an aseptic qualification program to ensure adequate aseptic techniques and behavior.
• Other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• Education and/or Experience: High school diploma or equivalent.
• Communication Skills: Good verbal and written communication skills and ability to train others.
• Mathematical Skills: Perform calculations and conversions involving weights, volumes, and percentages.
• Reasoning Ability: Ability to use basic logic to identify and solve problems.
• Mechanical Aptitude: Demonstrated understanding of systems, equipment, and processes.
• Computer Skills: Experience with Windows Operating System; proficient reading, comprehension, and application skills for a diverse set of complicated tasks.
• Physical Demands: Medium level (exerting 20 to 50 pounds of force occasionally, and/or 10 to 25 pounds of force frequently). Tasks include lifting, push/pull (e.g., carboys weighing up to 68 pounds carried by two people, 50L adcan push/pull taking 43 pounds of force, and occasionally carrying a 41.5-pound pump). Ability to wear a respirator as a requirement of the job, with no pulmonary restrictions.

Desired Skills and Experience

• Successful completion of National Career Readiness Work Keys assessment.
• Knowledge of Hazardous Waste Handling.
• Knowledge of Decontamination and Sterilization.
• Knowledge of Traffic Patterns.
• Knowledge of or evidence of working with BPE methods.
• Understanding of Basic GMP/Documentation practices.
• Demonstrated ability and understanding of safe working habits and Material Safety Data Sheets (MSDS).
• Understanding of Basic Laboratory Practices, Measurements, Biology, and Microbiology.
• Understanding of operating in an aseptic environment.
• Ability to work in a team environment.
• Demonstrated knowledge of Federal, State, and International regulations (e.g., cGMP, USDA, DOT, EPA, OSHA).
• Demonstrated knowledge of Corporate guidelines and Policies.
• Adequate knowledge of drug and chemical names, including distinguishing between similar names, physical appearance, and precautions in handling.
• Ability to proceed independently in product processing in accordance with standard methods, standard operating procedures, and Manufacturing Directions, using proper aseptic techniques.

About Boehringer Ingelheim

At Boehringer Ingelheim, we foster a culture where differences are our strengths, and we break new ground in driving better health outcomes for millions. Your development is our priority, and we support you in building a career in a workplace that is independent, authentic, and bold. We tackle challenging work in a respectful and friendly environment where everyone is valued and welcomed. We invest in programs and groups that ensure your health and wellbeing are prioritized, contributing to global accessibility to healthcare. Join a team that is constantly innovating to transform lives for generations.