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Position Description
This position is currently designated MonFri dayshift and will work the 06:00am 2:30pm in the Production Support and Media suite.
The Flash Production Technician 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 Technician include the execution of aseptic processing requirements adherence to Good Manufacturing Practices and working in a selfdirected team environment to accomplish shift and departmental goals.
Responsibilities include but are not limited to:
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.
Executes all documentation and clerical functions necessary for proper accountability and traceability of product.
Maintains inventories and transports all required processing equipment materials supplies and products needed to support manufacturing.
Operates various computercontrolled process support/process equipment (i.e. washers and autoclaves).
Assists in troubleshooting of equipment when necessary.
Performs housekeeping in all work areas. Executes facility sanitization and decontamination according to approved procedures.
Completes inprocess testing and inspections supporting the vaccine manufacturing validation and development processes as required.
Identifies and addresses compliance environmental safety and process deviations as appropriate and escalates to appropriate personnel.
Maintains cleans and prepares equipment used in vaccine manufacturing process.
Attends and actively participates in safety & housekeeping walkthroughs 5S kaizen events or any other operations lean sixsigma quality safety or environmental training/initiatives as required.
Serves on safety quality and other committees as required.
Education Minimum Requirement:
High School Diploma or equivalent is required for this position. Prefer Bachelors degree in Life Science or Engineering or Associates degree in Life Science or Engineering with at least 2 years relevant experience.
Required Experience and Skills:
Must be willing to work day/night shift as designated as operations starts
Must be able to successfully pass Aseptic gowning 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
Demonstrated verbal and written communication skills
Must be able to demonstrate basic computer literacy (internet browsers email word processing)
Successful completion of TB titer and Chest Xray are required.
The following experience is an advantage for an Associate Technician supporting our Production Support and Media operations:
Preferred Experience and Skills (General):
Previous sterile supply experience
Experience in Weigh and Dispense operations
Experience working in C/D graded spaces.
Experience utilizing System Applications such as SAP PASX and GLIMS
Experience in the use of Electronic Batch Records
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NoTravel Requirements:
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Employment Type
Full-Time
