Packaging Technician II

At Gilead were creating a healthier world for all people. For more than 35 years weve tackled diseases such as HIV viral hepatitis COVID-19 and cancer working relentlessly to develop therapies that help improve lives and to ensure access to these therapies across the globe. We continue to fight against the worlds biggest health challenges and our mission requires collaboration determination and a relentless drive to make a difference.

Every member of Gileads team plays a critical role in the discovery and development of life-changing scientific innovations. Our employees are our greatest asset as we work to achieve our bold ambitions and were looking for the next wave of passionate and ambitious people ready to make a direct impact.

We believe every employee deserves a great leader. People Leaders are the cornerstone to the employee experience at Gilead and Kite. As a people leader now or in the future you are the key driver in evolving our culture and creating an environment where every employee feels included developed and empowered to fulfil their aspirations. Join Gilead and help create possible together.

Job Description

Job Responsibilities

• Works on basic to routine assignments following established Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) Master Batch Records and current Good Manufacturing Practices (cGMPs).

• Reports to Team Lead on a regular basis on line performance and reports any issues that need to be resolved.

• Works on packaging inspection of Gilead products Clinical Trial Material and components.

• Sets up and operates Packaging line equipment including

  • Primary & Secondary Packaging Lines (Solid Oral Dose & Sterile)

  • Primary & Secondary Packaging Lines (Blister)

• Works to ensure optimal batch yield

• Prepares cleaning solutions and cleans manufacturing areas including walls ceilings floors and equipment.

• Complies with all safety-related procedures and practices personally and in area.

• Performs basic ERP/MES transactions.

• Receives well-defined instructions on new assignments.

• Reports variance or deviation from standard procedures to department management.

• Takes variant action only with approval of department management

• Supports safety reporting walkdowns & implementation of safety initiatives

• Implement compliance improvements to improve Right First Time (RTF) & reduce process deviations

• Implement OE & process improvements to improve line efficiency (OEE) & optimize change over times

Key Differentiating Contributions

• This is a semi-experienced position requiring working or specialized knowledge of Primary & Secondary packaging systems methods and procedures.

• Assignments range from routine to basic where analysis of situation or data requires a review of simple and fairly identifiable factors.

• Works on assignments that are routine in nature where ability to recognize deviation from accepted practice is required.

• Exercises judgment within defined procedures and practices to determine appropriate action.

• Responsibilities require specific knowledge and application of principles.

• Trained on more than 1 Packaging Line or 10 Training Roles.

• May participate in cross-functional teams.

• Time in position does not automatically qualify an employee for promotion.

• Demonstrates proficiency in assigned tasks.

• Demonstrates an ability to acquire broader relevant knowledge.

• Demonstrates progress towards becoming a subject matter expert.

• Demonstrates an ability to effectively communicate and contribute as part of a team.

• Displays the ability to consistently deliver high quality and accurate outputs across defined tasks/responsibilities.

• Displays the ability to contribute to line efforts in training or project responsibilities.

Typical Education & Experience

Certificate to FETAC level 6 (GSL) or several years of relevant experience

Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO)

It is the policy of Gilead Sciences Inc. and its subsidiaries and affiliates (collectively Gilead or the Company) to recruit select and employ the most qualified persons available for positions throughout the Company. Except if otherwise provided by applicable law all employment actions relating to issues such as compensation benefits transfers layoffs returns from layoffs company-sponsored training education assistance social and recreational programs are administered on a non-discriminatory basis (i.e. without regard to protected characteristics or prohibited grounds which may include an individuals gender race color national origin ancestry religion creed physical or mental disability marital status sexual orientation medical condition veteran status and age unless such protection is prohibited by federal state municipal provincial local or other applicable laws). Gilead also prohibits discrimination based on any other characteristics protected by applicable laws.

For Current Gilead Employees and Contractors:

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