Manufacturing Technician

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As a Manufacturing Technician I, you will support processes in production in B5 Fractionation/Teardown (different production areas), while strictly following cGMP, environmental health and safety guidelines and any other related regulations which could apply. Under the general direction of the manufacturing lead operator and the direction of the supervisor, this position shall oversee the hands‑on execution of manual and automated activities in the production area and surrounding corridors outside the production area.

• Follow all safety rules, SOPs, cGMP, work rules and other company policies and initiatives.
• Support all local manufacturing operations.
• Complete relevant paperwork and electronic system prompts/tasks, following GDP/GMP guidelines.
• Working in a team environment, perform hands‑on execution of manual manufacturing operations. Manual activities could include weighing and addition of chemicals, paste suspension, equipment cleaning, post‑process room cleaning, small parts cleaning, equipment assembly/disassembly, transfer panel connections and other activities.
• Respond to alarms properly and accurately elevate the issue to management, and the appropriate support groups.
• Receive and distribute supplies into the production area as necessary.
• Perform removal of hazardous waste per safety guidelines.
• Communicate issues related to safety, quality, compliance and equipment to the manufacturing lead operator and supervisor.
• May perform other duties as assigned to enable team success and contribute toward professional development.

• High school diploma or GED. Some related work experience preferred.
• Ability to work in a fully automated manufacturing environment utilizing various systems.
• Must be able to assist with prioritization of assignments to maximize support for the manufacturing production area.
• Must have good communication skills in English (both verbal and written) and understanding of cGMP regulations in a pharmaceutical manufacturing environment.
• Must be able to read and follow detailed written procedures.
• Good interpersonal skills and be able to work effectively and efficiently in a team environment.
• Knowledge of basic chemical and biological safety procedures.
• Basic computer skills.

• Work in a controlled environment requiring special gowning and wear protective clothing over the head, face, hands, feet and body. This may include additional hearing protection for loud areas.
• Need to remove all make-up, jewelry, contact lenses, nail polish and/or artificial fingernails while in the manufacturing environment.
• Work in a cold, wet environment.
• Work multiple shifts, including weekends, or be asked to work supplemental hours, as necessary.
• Work around chemicals such as alcohol, acids, buffers and Celite that may require respiratory protection.
• Must be able to lift, push, pull and carry up to 50 lbs. with a work partner.
• Must be able to stand for extended periods of time throughout the duration of an 8 or 12 hour shift.
• Must be able to climb ladders and stairs while wearing special gowning.
• May require bending, twisting, reaching, and/or squatting motions to perform certain tasks.
• May work in a cold (e.g. –20°C to +5°C material movement/storage room), wet (e.g. production wash/cleaning areas) and loud environment (varies by production area), around blood derived products, around chemicals such as alcohol, bleach, acids, buffers and diatomaceous earth (such as Celpure, Celite or Aerosil).
• Must be able to work overtime as required, on any shift.
• May be required to work in a confined area.
• Some Clean Room and cool/hot storage conditions.

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