Bio Process Operations Technician

Job Description

The Bio Process Operations Technician is responsible for providing shop floor operations and environmental monitoring support to the aseptic manufacturing areas of the manufacturing facility at the Wilson, NC Site. Responsibilities include direct operational support for manufacturing activities such as CIP / SIP, aseptic primary filling, inspection, packaging, and other operations as needed. The role also performs supporting tasks such as routine room and equipment disinfection and managing the movement of gowning, disinfectants, and materials.

In addition, the technician ensures that EHS and GMP compliance is maintained within their area of assignment.

This position is an individual contributor and member of the Operations team within the integrated process team (IPT). It is for the 3rd Shift Wilson Rota POD IPT, with hours Sunday‑Thursday 10:00 pm to 6:30 am (currently Sunday‑Thursday 2:00 pm to 10:30 pm, transitioning to 3rd shift in May 2026).

• Execute manufacturing operations, environmental monitoring, and facility disinfection within the POD vaccine manufacturing facility.
• Set up and operate CIP / SIP, aseptic primary filling, packaging, inspection, and other support equipment within qualified parameters.
• Identify potential equipment problems and partner with other Bio Process Maintenance Technicians to ensure appropriate resolution.
• Demonstrate ability to troubleshoot process, electronic systems, and equipment for routine and basic problems.
• Perform other duties as requested by the Operations coach.

• Perform work safely, following identified safety procedures (hazardous work permitting, LOTO, HECPs) and using applicable safety equipment/PPE.
• Execute operations functions in accordance with current Good Manufacturing Practices (cGMPs) and SOPs.
• Complete documentation in batch records, electronic logs, or other systems in accordance with site procedure.
• Maintain good housekeeping and 5S in the assigned work area.
• Adhere to the highest level of data integrity while performing duties.
• Identify potential quality or safety issues, escalating as per IPT management processes and assisting in investigation, root cause determination, and CAPA implementation.

• Ensure startup activities for the area of assignment are executed so that project deliverables and timelines are met.
• Closely monitor team/process performance and improve reliability through problem solving and continuous improvement.
• Set up and operate equipment in alignment with established training and procedures to ensure reliable operation with minimal delays or discards.
• Identify and help implement continuous improvement and productivity enhancements within the IPT.

• Partner with technicians and cross‑functional support groups for the assigned area to maintain an inclusive and positive work environment.
• Demonstrate a high degree of maturity and personal integrity, strictly adhering to all site policies on conduct and attendance.
• Train, develop, and mentor other team members to share experience and best practices.
• Pursue knowledge and skills in the assigned area from an operations perspective and share that information readily with the team.
• Maintain a culture of continuous improvement and MPS focused on standard work, making problems visible, minimizing waste, reducing process variability, and problem solving.
• Routinely demonstrate leadership and conflict‑resolution ability, providing and receiving constructive feedback in 360° performance review.

• High School diploma or equivalent and previous experience operating, maintaining, troubleshooting, and/or repairing industrial equipment (preferred).
• Associate’s degree in Business, Science, or Technology‑based field and/or bio‑pharma focused certificates such as Bioworks (preferred).

• Three or more years in a GMP manufacturing facility (Aseptic/Cleanroom/Sterile Fill GMP environment strongly preferred).
• Ability to work independently as a team member.
• Interpersonal skills with ability to influence and support others through a culture of inclusion, feedback, and empowerment.
• Leadership ability, peer…