Manufacturing Technician III

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About the role:

The Manufacturing Technician III reports to a Manufacturing Supervisor. In this role, you will execute all processes in production while strictly following cGMP, environmental health and safety guidelines and any other related regulations. You will participate in departmental projects and quality working teams. Under the general direction of the lead technician and the supervisor, you will oversee the hands‑on execution of all activities in the production area.

You will also make routine revisions to documents, rewrite complex procedures or initiate new procedures as applicable. You will bring applied technical knowledge to perform complex troubleshooting tasks and may assist during the transfer of new technologies into manufacturing. You will have technical and administrative competence to organize and lead production activities, demonstrating leadership in cGMP compliance and environmental health and safety skills.

This position works 5:00 am‑5:30 pm on a rotating 2‑2‑3 schedule.

• Manage personal training plan to enhance knowledge, skills, and capabilities
• Troubleshoot process & equipment problems in a timely manner to minimize manufacturing downtime
• Conduct safety Gemba’s and provide coaching daily to ensure technicians are adhering to proper ergonomic techniques
• Support all local manufacturing operations
• Operate general production equipment (such as filling, inspection, & packaging equipment)
• Complete relevant paperwork following GDP/GMP guidelines
• Manually clean all portable equipment and small parts
• Participate on Continuous Improvement Teams
• Receive and distribute supplies into the production area
• Ensure all components necessary for manufacturing are prepped and ready to meet schedule adherence and set up next shift for success
• Assemble and operate manufacturing equipment
• Coordinate other groups such as maintenance/metrology to ensure preventative maintenance is done
• Demonstrate proficiency in electronic systems such as (EBM, JDE, etc.)

• High school diploma or GED; 4+ years of related work experience or AA degree or higher and 2+ years related work experience
• Must be able to speak, read, write, and follow detailed written and oral instructions in English
• Good interpersonal skills and ability to work effectively and efficiently in a team environment
• Have a good understanding of cGMP regulations
• Familiarity with pharmaceutical production equipment including autoclave, DP oven and CIP/SIP
• Proficient in different mathematical disciplines and be able to work with both metric and U.S. standards of measurement
• Knowledge of basic chemical and biological safety procedures

• Work in a controlled environment requiring special gowning and protective clothing over the head, face, hands, feet and body; may include additional hearing protection for loud areas
• Remove all makeup, 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 work on multiple shifts, including weekends, to support a 24/7 manufacturing operation as needed
• Must be able to work non‑traditional work hours, including weekends and holidays, as needed; must be able to work a 12‑hour shift (5:00 am‑5:30 pm or 5:00 pm‑5:30 am), in a 2‑2‑3 rotation
• Requires flexibility to work during off‑shift hours and/or conduct activities in support of different shifts as needed
• Must be able to work overtime as required
• Must be able to carry up to 30 lb, lift up…