Overview:
TekWissen is a global workforce management provider headquartered in Ann Arbor Michigan that offers strategic talent solutions to our clients world-wide. This Client is mission is to discover and deliver innovative medicines and solutions that address complex health issues and enhance peoples lives.
Position: Manufacturing Technician II
Location: North Chicago IL 60064
Duration: 12 Months
Job Type: Contract
Work Type: Onsite
Shift: 7 AM - 3:30 PM (M-F)
Job Description:
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This position is responsible for maintaining fibroblast cell cultures in various platforms to produce Fibroblast Conditioned Media.
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Collect and sample fibroblast conditioned media and to manufacture solutions used during the cell culture process.
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Support cell culture activities such as: assisting with the cleaning and sterilization of all components containers and associated equipment used in the production department.
Main Areas of Responsibilities:
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Maintain human fibroblast cell culture of human fibroblast in a clean room environment as directed by manufacturing schedules within standard times and according to established procedures.
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Assist in the manufacture of solutions used in production and processing of raw materials.
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Sample by-products using standard methodologies.
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Complete all relevant documentation compliant with cGMP and GDP guidelines
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Maintenance of the cell culture complex and surrounding environment (i.e. refrigerators freezer warm room etc.)
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Assist in the organization and housekeeping of the washroom and production support areas.
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Assist in the cleaning of autoclavable materials used during cell culture.
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Assist in the maintenance of cell expansion cultures.
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Maintain a clean and safe work area and report unsafe conditions to management.
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Assist in the assembly of cell culture roller bottles
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Perform other duties as assigned
Years of experience/education and/or certifications required:
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Bachelors degree preferably in a Natural Science Cell Biology Biology Biochemistry Chemical Engineering or a related field.
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Associate degree from an accredited two-year program with relevant work experience will be considered.
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1-2 years of relevant experience
What are the top 3-5 skills requirements should this person have:
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Schedule management
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Attention to detail
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Willingness to learn
What is a nice to have (but not required) regarding skills requirements experience education or certification:
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Experience working with mammalian cell cultures in a cleanroom environment
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Strong understanding of biology including animal organisms their tissues cells and cell-cell interactions and function.
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Intermediate problem-solving attitude
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High level of mathematical skills
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Experience working in a GMP regulated environment
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Aseptic Technique (clean room)
What type of environment is this person working in:
Requiremets:
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Adept at written and verbal communication.
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Communicates ahead of time when time commitments can not be met.
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References populates and maintains visual management tools.
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Responds to written requests (i.e. replies to emails) in a timely manner.
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Must be able to follow written instructions in excess of 20 pages.
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Computer literacy is required for this role.
Education:
Duties:
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Performs functions associated with cGMP manufacturing operations within the biologics production facility including working with engineers in set-up and calibration tasks as well as performing rework and quality testing related to the production of parts components and final materials.
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Uses sophisticated programs (such as LIMS SAP automated control systems etc.) to collect and evaluate operating data which can be used to conduct on-line adjustments to products instruments or equipment.
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Determines and may assist in developing methods and procedures to control or modify the manufacturing process.
Experience Level:
Top 3-5 skills experience or education required for this position:
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Performs functions associated with cGMP manufacturing operations within the biologics production facility
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Uses sophisticated programs (such as LIMS SAP automated control systems etc.) to collect and evaluate operating data which can be used to conduct on-line adjustments to products instruments or equipment.
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Sampling of in process and raw materials Running glass washer / autoclave Buffer / media preparation Equipment preparation (CIP/SIP) Aseptic practices Column chromatography Tangential flow filtration
Years of experience/education and/or certifcations required:
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3 minimum anything manufacting related pharmac manf a plus.
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GMP practices
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Mechanical skills
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Any work in a clean room would be a bonus
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They can train in any gaps but any of the pieces would be a plus.
TekWissen Group is an equal opportunity employer supporting workforce diversity.