Process Technician I (3rd Shift)
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Job Location:
Kalamazoo, MI - USA
Hourly Salary:
$ 19 - 32
Posted on:
30+ days ago
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Job Summary
Use Your Power For Purpose
The Biological Operations Tech role is responsible for processing raw materials (i.e. human and equine blood and plasma) into Stroma to be used in the formulation of ATGAM Purified Drug Substance by means of a large-scale biologic separation processes (i.e. centrifugation). Techs may also perform work on other processing steps related to other products run in that area. Work is performed in strict compliance with manufacturing standards (SOPs) and following all regulatory requirements (i.e. GMPs & OSHA). This job includes the following functions:
Performing unit operations in the biological processing area with a variety of different equipment types (tanks pumps centrifuges scales filters freeze dryers etc.)
Washing sanitizing and cleaning facilities and equipment
Handling Charging and packaging materials
Monitoring process parameters and batch end reports for quality or equipment concerns
Utilizing computer skills to interact with multiple complex PLC and SCADA systems
Collaborating with maintenance and engineers to troubleshoot equipment and perform TPM tasks
Supporting development and execution of capital projects corrective actions and continuous improvement ideas
Demonstrating growth mindset to share best practices & utilize downtime effectively
Working safely and compliantly following all applicable SOPs and standards including recording of GMP documentation
Completing and maintaining all required training on time
Demonstrating ownership and accountability of the production schedule and product quality
Executing in-process quality inspections
Other duties as assigned by the supervisor
What You Will Achieve
Overview: As the entry level role in this career path the colleague is expected to show progression towards all the items below and competency on a growing number of them as the duration in the role progresses.
Safety Orientation& Safety OJTtraining
LOTO / Safe work permits / Confined space Awareness
Unit safety self-inspections
GMP record entries
Gowning access (Certification completed)
Meets daily GMP requirements - with assistance
Maintains training documentation (PLS & Curricula)
Alarm response & notification awareness
Stroma process and Blood Room operations (with assistance)
Setting up and operating biological operations equipment (with assistance)
Monitoring process performance and making appropriate documentation entries
Weighing and charging operations with biological materials
Perform specific and accurate double checks
Can perform disposals
Weekend Rotation (participation)
Maintain area audit readiness
Display cGMPs at all times
Identify issues respond and escalate appropriately
Complete and accurate handoffs
Operator care activities
Facility cleaning for routine and special cause events
Batch record review
Practices leader behaviors in accordance with Pfizer CoreValues including: Seizes Accountability Grows Self Adapt to Change Self Awareness Commits toOne Pfizerand Peer Relationships
Performs work in professionalself-directed responsible and timely manner
Here Is What You Need
(Minimum Requirements)
Education and Experience:
High school diploma / general education degree (GED) plus
An associate degree OR
Veteran/Military experience OR
Six months of relevant work experience in a manufacturing or GMP facility (e.g. current or previous Pfizer colleague or contractor or similar)
Bonus Points If You Have
(Preferred Requirements)
Mechanical experience/aptitude
Experience handling biologic substances APIs or drug products
PHYSICAL/MENTAL REQUIREMENTS
lifting/lowering up to 55 pounds working in high elevations (above 6 feet) and reaching/standing/walking/stooping/crawling.
Able to wear safety PPE (Hard hat body harness face shield)
Able to work under clean room (GRADE C/D
NON-STANDARD WORK SCHEDULE TRAVEL OR ENVIRONMENT REQUIREMENTS
Positions are staffed across all three shifts. Specific shift schedules may vary by specific operational area. Weekend holiday and overtime may be required to meet business or customer needs.
Work Location Assignment:On Premise
Relocation assistance may be available based on business needs and/or eligibility.
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EEO & Employment Eligibility
Pfizer is committed to equal opportunity in the terms and conditions of employment for all employees and job applicants without regard to race color religion sex sexual orientation age gender identity or gender expression national origin disability or veteran status. Pfizer also complies with all applicable national state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment as well as work authorization and employment eligibility verification requirements of the Immigration and Nationality Act and IRCA. Pfizer is an E-Verify employer. This position requires permanent work authorization in the United States.
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Required Experience:
IC
Key Skills
- Laboratory Experience
- Robotics
- Warehouse Experience
- Mechanical Knowledge
- Plastics Blow Molding
- Plastics Injection Molding
- Employment & Labor Law
- cGMP
- Kaizen
- Programmable Logic Controllers
- Manufacturing
- Troubleshooting
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