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At Ultragenyx we fundamentally believe that taking real impactful action to care for the needs of patients and our people is always the right thing to achieve this goal our vision is to lead the future of rare disease medicine. For us this means going where other biopharma companies wont go challenging the status quo and creating a new model that advances our field so more patients and caregivers can benefit from life-changing treatments. We do this by following the science applying a novel rapid development approach making innovative medicines at fair and reasonable prices and creating a collaborative ecosystem to reach patients in ways that are most meaningful for them.
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Position Summary:
The Manufacturing Associate IIwill be a key member of the Drug Substance/Central Services Manufacturing team responsible for the on-the-floor operations at our Gene Therapy Manufacturing Facility. The Manufacturing Associate will be ensuring GMP compliance as well as writing SOPs and batch records to support plant operations. Must be detail-oriented with troubleshooting abilities. The individual will be expected to be knowledgeable in purification operations (chromatography TFF Viral Filtration Membrane Filtration) and single-use disposable technology as well as Central Service activities (Weigh/Dispense Solution Preparation and Glass wash). *Initially this will be a first shift 6am to 2.30pm Monday to Friday position moving to a 4 day 10 hour shift with rotations (Sun-Wed/Wed-Sat) from September.
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Work Model:
Core Lab & Ops: This role typically requires that the majority of the work be conducted on-site.
Responsibilities:
- Ensure high standards of cGMP are always adhered to
- Must be able to efficiently operate the Veeva Vault system for all quality documentation Deviations Change Controls and CAPA systems
- Develop write and revise GMP documents and templates including batch records SOPs OJTs and logbooks
- Drive to closure the manufacturing review of the completed batch records in a timely manner per established targets
- Ensure high standards of cGMP documentation completion are always adhered to
- Demonstrate a thorough and complete understanding of safety requirements and GMP compliance of the plant and process
- An Operational Excellence champion - driving medium level continuous improvements to the process or systems
- Represents manufacturing in Project team meetings as required
Requirements:
- High school degree to BS in Engineering Scientific Discipline or Business or equivalent experience
- 2 years experience in a Biologics Manufacturing Setting
- GMP manufacturing experience preferably in pharmaceutical manufacturing
- Strong collaboration teamwork and communication skills
- Independently motivated and detail-oriented with good problem-solving ability
- Need to be able to read write and understand English and be proficient in Microsoft (Excel Word Outlook)
Physical Demands/Work Environment/Safety Considerations:
- Stand for extended periods of time with periodic stooping / bending / kneeling
- Able to lift push pull up to 50lbs
- Climb ladders and stairs of various heights
- Work in a controlled environment requiring GxP gowning and wear protective clothing over the head face hands feet and body. This requires the ability to change clothes into appropriate gowning and personal protective equipment
- Certain tasks may require the use of a respirator; medical clearance will be required in advance
- Must remove all make-up jewelry and contact lenses while in the manufacturing environment
- Working in temperature-controlled environments (cold rooms)
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Full Time employees across the globe enjoy a range of benefits including but not limited to:
Generous vacation time and public holidays observed by the company
Volunteer days
Long term incentive and Employee stock purchase plans or equivalent offerings
Employee wellbeing benefits
Fitness reimbursement
Tuition sponsoring
Professional development plans
* Benefits vary by region and country
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