Assistant Manufacturing Associate Jobs

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Job Summary
Execute tasks per CGMP guidelines and Standard Operating Procedures to manufacture, inspect and package Anthrax Vaccine Adsorbed. Complete training and maintain competence per the manufacturing training program. Actively incorporate the Shared Values set out by Emergent BioSolutions while performing day to day activities.
Essential Functions
Reasonable accommodations will be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
General

• Review all documentation for accuracy and completeness of process signature steps as each step is completed. Perform “real time” review of all documentation (BPRs, forms, logs, etc.) in the area throughout the shift
• Maintain state of facility environmental control including preparation of defined concentrations of cleaning solutions, daily, monthly, quarterly, and annual cleaning of manufacturing areas per Standard Operating Procedures
• Execute and document procedural steps in compliance with CGMP standards, clean room behavior and Standard Operating Procedures
• Comply with all applicable rules and regulations of Emergent and the Pharmaceutical / Biotech industry. This includes FDA regulations such as CGMP, GDP, EH&S regulations, and company regulations such as the employee handbook
• Stock gowning and consumable supplies in the controlled areas maintaining Kanban inventory control of manufacturing materials
• Complete training and demonstrate competency on Assistant Manufacturing Associate qualification blocks in accordance with the training progression pathway

Lean Concepts

• Actively participate in Kanban and 6S programs
• Follow standard work guidelines
• Collaborate with applicable Integrated Process Teams to participate in continuous improvement and learn new Lean concepts

Inspection and Packaging

• Package product in secondary and final packaging components while performing 100% reconciliation of product rejects (Packaging)
• Execute material issuance and confirmation of process steps using specific SAP modules
• Independently operate labeling equipment with minimal supervision (Qualification)
• Apply traceability and expiration information to secondary packaging components such as cartons and cases. Confirm suitability of secondary packaging components during printing processes through 100% inspection (carton printing, case creation)
• Successfully complete inspector qualification requirements to identify, classify and cull product defects, including those defects which could impact patient safety (inspector qualification)
• Complete ambient tracking documentation

Building 55 Operations – Prep

• Precisely weigh and hydrate media components
• Load, run and unload parts washer and sterilization/decontamination using specific validated load configurations per Standard Operating Procedures
• Execute material issuance and confirmation of process steps using specific SAP modules
• Perform Cleaning (COP/CIP) and Sterilizing (SOP/SIP) of production vessels through interface with automated control system (DeltaV)
• Prepare and dispense intermediate materials.
• Assemble clean process glassware configurations and portable tanks utilizing sanitary connections, quick connects and stainless-steel ancillary parts

Behavior/Cultural Responsibilities

• Plans and Aligns:
• Drives Engagement:
• Break Through Thinking:
• Compete Where It Counts:
• Gaining the confidence and trust of others through honesty, integrity and authenticity
• Creating a climate where people are motivated to do their best to help the organization achieve its objectives
• Own It Always:
• Standing Shoulder to Shoulder (no matter what):
• Integrity and Instills Trust:
• Ensuring accountability, and making good and timely decisions
• Cultivating innovation and nimble learning
• Demonstrating courage and focusing on customers
• Making sense of complex, high quantity, and sometimes contradictory information to effectively solve problem
• Working collaboratively with others, communicating, and managing conflict effectively
• Plan and prioritize work to meet commitments aligned with organizational goals
• Manages Complexity:

The above statements are intended to describe the nature of work performed by those in this job and are not an exhaustive list of all duties. Nothing in this job description restricts managements right to assign or reassign duties and responsibilities to this job at any time which reflects management’s assignment of essential functions.
Minimum Education, Experience, Skills

• This position follows the night shift schedule.
• HS Diploma
• Knowledge of CGMP and CFR requirements preferred but not required
• Personal Competencies: Self-awareness, Integrity, Team Player, Creative, and Culturally aware
• 0–1-year experience working in a CGMP environment

Per CDC guidelines, Emergent strongly recommends that all employees working on site are vaccinated to help ensure their safety, as well as the safety of fellow employees. This includes the use of good judgment when determining when the CDC guidelines advise that you stay home when ill.
There are physical/mental demands and work environment characteristics that must be met by an individual to successfully perform the essential functions of the job. This information is available upon request from the candidate.
Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform all essential functions.
Emergent BioSolutions is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer and values the diversity of our workforce. Emergent does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, creed, religion, sex or gender (including pregnancy, childbirth, and related medical conditions), gender identity or gender expression (including transgender status), sexual orientation, age, national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, marital status, physical or mental disability, military service or veteran status, genetic information or any other characteristics protected by applicable federal, state or local law.
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