This is an excellent entry-level opportunity for recent university graduates or experienced individuals that are interested in working in vaccine production and manufacturing operations.

GENERAL PROFILE:

• Decisions are guided by policies, procedures and business plan; receives guidance from manager
• Aseptic practice and GMP (Good Manufacturing Practices) adherence
• Works in a team environment to accomplish departmental goals
• Ability to direct own work through leadership
• Drives safety procedures

PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES:

• This description is not intended to be all-inclusive or a limitation of the duties of the Job. It is intended to describe the general nature of the job that may include other duties as assumed or assigned.
• Working in conjunction with all appropriate personnel, performs manual and/or automated operations, general maintenance and support functions necessary for the production of vaccines
• Serves on safety, quality and other committees, if applicable.
• Provides all documentation and clerical functions necessary to allow proper accountability and traceability of product
• Maintains, inventories, and transports all required equipment, materials, supplies and products | Ensures shipment criteria and timely availability and delivery
• General maintenance and assists or ability in troubleshooting of equipment independently
• Housekeeping in all work areas | Executes facility decontamination according to approved procedures
• Sampling/in-process testing supporting the manufacturing and validation process for current process as well as developmental work for new products/processes
• Identifies and addresses compliance, environmental, safety, and process deviations as appropriate while notifying appropriate personnel
• Maintains, cleans and prepares equipment used in vaccine production
• Schedules and performs environmental monitoring during processing and records results in the computerized database system
• Provides timely delivery of sample and other materials to appropriate laboratories, coordinating with Quality and Logistics
• Attends and actively participates in HAZOPS, waste walkthroughs, 5S, kaizen events, or any other operations, lean six-sigma, quality, safety or environmental training/initiatives
• Self-motivated to maintain own training status and ability to train others

Education Requirements

• High School Diploma or equivalent

Required Experience and Skills

• High School Diploma or equivalent.
• Candidates may be required to work in Grade C/D gowning environment to perform job duties.
• Candidates are willing and able to lift 50 lbs.
• Computer literacy in MS Office, Word, Outlook, and Excel.

Preferred Experience and Skills

• Associate or Bachelor degree in a technical field with 2 years experience in the pharmaceutical industry and/or within a Grade C/D clean room environment
• BioWorks Certificate (working in an FDA regulated industry)

Shift and Hours

Night shift 6:00PM - 6:30AM | 2-2-3 rotating schedule including weekends and holidays

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Employee Status:
Regular

Relocation:
No relocation

VISA Sponsorship:
No

Travel Requirements:
No Travel Required

Flexible Work Arrangements:
Not Applicable

Shift:
3rd - Night

Valid Driving License:
No

Hazardous Material(s):
Yes

Job Posting End Date:
10/17/2024
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Requisition ID:R317236