Associate Tech - Production Support And Media, Durham, Nc, Old Oxford

Our Manufacturing Operations teams are the people that make our products. We work in the manufacturing plants with a “Safety First, Quality Always” mindset striving for continuous improvement. We work in the local plant connected to our global manufacturing network to ensure the highest quality of raw materials, intermediates and finished products.

Position Description

This position is currently designated Mon-Fri, day shift, but is designated as shift two once shift scheduling begins, expected late 2023.

The Vaccine Manufacturing Facility Production Associate is an excellent opportunity for experienced individuals that are interested in working in vaccine production and manufacturing operations. The individual in this position will support the vaccine manufacturing process through hands on processing activities. Key responsibilities for the Production Associate include the execution of aseptic processing requirements, adherence to Good Manufacturing Practices, and working in a self-directed team environment to accomplish shift and departmental goals.

Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

• Performs housekeeping in all work areas. Executes facility sanitization and decontamination according to approved procedures.
• Operates various computer-controlled process support/process equipment (i.e. washers and autoclaves).
• Attends and actively participates in safety & housekeeping, walkthroughs, 5S, kaizen events, or any other operations, lean six-sigma, quality, safety, or environmental training/initiatives as required.
• Identifies and addresses compliance, environmental, safety, and process deviations as appropriate and escalates to appropriate personnel.
• Completes in-process testing and inspections supporting the vaccine manufacturing, validation, and development processes as required.
• Maintains, cleans, and prepares equipment used in vaccine manufacturing process.
• Schedules and performs environmental monitoring during processing and records results in the computerized database system. Provides timely delivery of sample and other materials as required to appropriate laboratories, coordinating with Quality and Logistics as required.
• Maintains, inventories, and transports all required processing equipment, materials, supplies, and products needed to support manufacturing.
• Works collaboratively with all operations and support personnel, performing manual and automated processing of vaccine manufacturing equipment, performing general troubleshooting tasks, and supporting functions necessary for the production of vaccines.
• Assists in troubleshooting of equipment.
• Serves on safety, quality, and other committees as required.
• Executes all documentation and clerical functions necessary for proper accountability and traceability of product.

Education Minimum Requirement:

• 1 year relevant experience.
• High School Diploma or equivalent is required for this position. Prefer Bachelor’s degree in Life Science or Engineering or Associate’s degree in Life Science or Engineering.

Required Experience and Skills:

• Must be able to demonstrate basic computer literacy (internet browsers, e-mail, word processing).
• Demonstrated verbal and written communication skills.
• Must be able to successfully pass Aseptic gowning qualification. Aseptic gowning requires that all skin and hair be covered through wearing the following: Beard/mustache cover, hair net, hood and face mask, goggles, jumpsuit, gloves, and boots.
• Must be willing and able to lift 50 lbs, bend, stoop, squat, crawl, twist, climb ladders, and wear a respirator.
• Must be willing to work day/night shift as designated as operations starts, expected in 2023.
• Successful completion of TB titer and Chest X-ray are required.

The following experience is an advantage for an Associate Technician supporting our Production Support and Medi operations:

Preferred Experience and Skills (General):

• Experience performing Environmental Monitoring and Sampling.
• Associate’s degree in Life Science or Engineering.
• Bachelor’s degree in Life Science or Engineering.
• Experience in the use of Electronic Batch Records.
• Experience utilizing System Applications and Products in a manufacturing setting.
• BioWorks Certificate (working in an FDA regulated industry).

Our Manufacturing & Supply Division is dedicated to being the most trusted supplier of biopharmaceuticals worldwide. Our facilities, along with our external contractors, suppliers, and partners, create a reliable global manufacturing network that’s devoted to delivering a high-quality, reliable supply to customers and patients on time, every time.

NOTICE FOR INTERNAL APPLICANTS

In accordance with Managers' Policy - Job Posting and Employee Placement, all employees subject to this policy are required to have a minimum of twelve (12) months of service in current position prior to applying for open positions.

If you have been offered a separation benefits package, but have not yet reached your separation date and are offered a position within the salary and geographical parameters as set forth in the Summary Plan Description (SPD) of your separation package, then you are no longer eligible for your separation benefits package. To discuss in more detail, please contact your HRBP or Talent Acquisition Advisor.

Employees working in roles that the Company determines require routine collaboration with external stakeholders, such as customer-facing commercial, or research-based roles, will be expected to comply not only with Company policy but also with policies established by such external stakeholders (for example, a requirement to be vaccinated against COVID-19 in order to access a facility or meet with stakeholders). Please understand that, as permitted by applicable law, if you have not been vaccinated against COVID-19 and an essential function of your job is to call on external stakeholders who require vaccination to enter their premises or engage in face-to-face meetings, then your employment may pose an undue burden to business operations, in which case you may not be offered employment, or your employment could be terminated. Please also note that, where permitted by applicable law, the Company reserves the right to require COVID-19 vaccinations for positions, such as in Global Employee Health, where the Company determines in its discretion that the nature of the role presents an increased risk of disease transmission.

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Employee Status:

Regular

Relocation:

No relocation

VISA Sponsorship:

No

Travel Requirements:

No Travel Required

Flexible Work Arrangements:

On-Site

Shift:

1st - Day

Valid Driving License:

No

Hazardous Material(s):

n/a

Requisition ID:R245176