Manufacturing Process Engineer II

The Manufacturing Process Engineer II is an integral part of the Manufacturing Technical Operations department located in College Station Texas. This position will report directly to the Manager of Technical Operations Manufacturing. Works independently and with colleagues to provide expertise and assistance for the design development standardization and maintenance of an operational biotechnology utilized to manufacture various proteins and other drug substances. This person would become the subject matter expert on core manufacturing and operational technologies for the manufacturing unit. Operational biotechnologies include 1. USP: Isolators and biosafety cabinets and their use in cell propagation Cell Culture/Single Use Technology for adherent and suspension culture; 2. DSP: Dispensing and Mixing and Buffer Preparation Chromatography Tangential Flow Filtration various filtration technologies centrifugation and Bulk Fill. This position will also create training programs and perform training for manufacturing technicians in the unit operation categories.

The work we do at FUJIFILM Diosynth Biotechnologies has never been more importantand we are looking for talented candidates to join us. We are growing our locations our capabilities and our teams and looking for passionate missiondriven people like you who want to make a real difference in peoples lives. Join FDB and help create the next vaccine cure or gene therapy in partnership with some of the most innovative biopharma companies across the globe. We are proud to cultivate a culture that will fuel your passion energy and drive what FUJIFILM Diosynth Biotechnologies call Genki.

College Station Texas may be a small university town but the lively cultural scene and local amenities make it a great place for families as well as those who want the ease of smalltown life and the convenience of living close to the vibrant pulse of big cities. Eightyseven percent of Texas population lives within a 180mile radius so we are in the center of it all in Texas. And our site is nestled in the hub of innovation representing a source of pride for the area.

Essential Functions:

Develop and maintain equipment and unit operation standards and procedures utilizing the 4M (Man Materials Machinery and Methods) approach including:

(Man) Develop and deliver practical skillbuilding and training plans for a given operational technology to manufacturing technicians.

• Collaborate with individuals and teams of technicians & managers on selfdevelopment plans.
• Responsible for interfacing with internal/external technical experts and peers to maintain a broad knowledge of the technology and regulatory issues that impact the biopharmaceutical business enabling technology options to be identified evaluated and compared.
• Responsible for specifying purchasing designing qualifying and handing over effective manufacturing systems ensuring plant modifications have credible delivery plans.
• Implement elearning video classroom and insuite design and delivery as appropriate.
• Take the lead in investigating and resolving events that arise from compliance issues.
• Assist in identifying improvement to and managing change in technology transfer practices to deliver continuous improvements.
• Create and maintain the technical training manuals and personnel certification process.
• Develop and ensure training and skillbuilding activities align to site business requirements.
• Assure local operational practice reflect local procedure and instruction.
• Provide guidance and direction on crossfunctional training initiatives.

(Materials) Understand process control and material inputs to ensure capable and acceptable process output.

• Ensure supplies are in place to execute water runs and Engineering Test Plans/Studies.

(Machinery) Understand technology operation capabilities limits and control strategies.

• Review and/or Approve equipment qualification limits.
• Review Calibration Tolerances and Approve Out of Tolerance Investigations
• Coordinate validation calibration and PM completion of manufacturing lab equipment
• Creation and or revision of recipes or methods for various platforms.
• Represent the manufacturing unit for equipment purchase new technology and changes to equipment.

(Methods) Develop and maintain Technical Operational Manuals/Standard Operating Procedures/Work Instructions/Batch Records.

• Lead operational technology standardization standard batch templates and instruction interfaces and lead continuous improvement for a given technology.
• Assist in transferring and scaling new processes and technologies to the manufacturing plant ensuring requirements for EHS and cGMP compliance.
• Ensure procedures are in place to execute water runs and Engineering Test Plans/Studies
• Interface with Process Development and Process Science to ensure a smooth transfer of processes into the manufacturing plant.
• Develop and approve procedures and batch records.
• Author URS (user requirement specification) documents
• Ensure best practice operating methods are deployed and assist in resolving operational problems such as deviations QIPs CAPAs change controls etc.
• Review and approve batch records process validation protocols process specifications BOMs campaign summary reports and other documentation.
• All other duties as may be assigned.

Required Skills & Abilities:

• Excellent oral and written communication skills and interpersonal and organizational skills.
• Strong leadership skills.
• Ability to train others to perform to cGMP standards.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office applications.
• Good selfdiscipline and attention to detail; ability to work under minimal supervision.
• Must have flexible work hours willing to work outside of normallyscheduled hours including opportunities for alternative shift hours and weekends as required.
• Experience working in cleanroom environments under sterile or aseptic conditions; must have experience in engineering standards required for this type of operation.
• Must have good planning skills and be willing to interface with and guide colleagues in many different roles and functions throughout the manufacturing facilities.

Working Conditions & Physical Requirements:

An employee must meet the physical demands described here to perform the essential functions of this job successfully. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions. While performing the duties of this job the employee is regularly required to:

• Experience prolonged standing some bending stooping pushing pulling reaching above shoulders and stretching.
• Use handeye coordination and manual dexterity sufficient to operate a keyboard photocopier telephone calculator and other office equipment.
• Lift up to 25 pounds frequently and up to 50 pounds occasionally.
• Attendance is mandatory. This is a manufacturing support position. Work remotely is only allowed occasionally with previous coordination and management approval. 90 on the side; 10 from home).
• This position requires being oncall or onsite during critical manufacturing activities.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Bachelors degree in Science Engineering or other related field and two 2 years of biotech manufacturing experience; OR
• Associate degree in Science Engineering or other related field and four 4 years of biotech manufacturing experience; OR
• High School/GED with six 6 years of biotech manufacturing experience
• All above must have two 2 years of GMP experience

Preferred Qualifications:

• Previous Process Engineering experience.
• Experience in developing training materials.
• Experience conducting and evaluating training.
• Experience with laboratory and or manufacturing instruments/equipment.
• Previous leadership roles.

Fujifilm is committedto providing equal opportunities in hiring promotion and advancement compensation benefits and training regardless of nationality age gender sexual orientation or gender identity race ethnicity religion political creed ideology national or social origin disability veteran status etc.

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