Manufacturing Technician (Onsite)

POSITION SUMMARY

Manufacturing Technicians are involved in cleaning and sterilization of process equipment and supporting cGMP operations. The Upstream staff focuses on supporting fermenters and filtration equipment Downstream staff focuses on supporting HPLC and low-pressure Chromatography equipment. This position is an ONSITE role requiring a presence 5 days per week at our Lynnwood WA plant.

PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES

• This position is responsible for performing a variety of manufacturing tasks under general guidance and in accordance with current GMPs. Responsibilities include:
• Material preparation (assembly cleaning autoclaving)
• Media/buffer compounding (weighing measuring mixing filtering)
• Filter wetting and integrity testing
• Stocking of materials and equipment
• Performing basic maintenance of equipment
• Maintain tidiness of area
• Practices safe work habits and adheres to Partners safety procedures and guidelines
• Adheres to all applicable regulations and requirements including compliance with internal SOPs GMP Health and Safety WISHA/OSHA regulatory compliance company policies and employment-related laws and statutes.

When the facility is not actively manufacturing Leukine the technician will be responsible for the following:

• Revision of controlled documents
• Maintaining training and acquiring new skills
• Performing routine maintenance on Manufacturing equipment and systems

KNOWLEDGE SKILLS ABILITIES

Required:

• Ability and willingness to wear a respirator and other PPE for multiple consecutive hours while meeting compliance and safety guideline to complete certain tasks.
• Ability and willingness to work with strong acids bases and other solvents required for the job (PPE utilized).
• Meet training and qualification requirements including proficiency assessments
• Ability to work on a team
• Excellent soft skills including a bias towards action the ability and willingness to give and receive constructive feedback is comfortable working within a diverse team and across multiple functions exhibits a consistently constructive attitude and is adaptable and at ease with handling unexpected changes and challenges.
• Solid English language communication skills both oral and written are required for this highly collaborative role. Willingness and ability to clearly express opinions and ask questions. Comfortable actively participating in cross-functional meetings.
• Proficiency with MS Office products especially Word and Excel essential; ability and willingness to quickly adopt other job-specific applications will be necessary.

Preferred:

• Experience in Fermentation/Upstream (microbial fermentations filtration equipment) and/or Downstream experience (HPLC and low-pressure Chromatography)

EXPERIENCE & EDUCATION

Required:

• High School Diploma or GED

Preferred:

• Associate degree BA or BS in a science-related field or Engineering Field.
• 1 year Experience in a cGMP manufacturing environment or other comparable experience (i.e. other regulated industry)

Special Physical Requirements (lifting pushing/pulling climbing fine motor skills driving etc.):

• Prolonged walking and/or standing.
• Lifting 15 kilograms (30 pounds) successfully without assistance.
• PPE required including prolonged use of a fitted respirator.
• Ability to meet PTx gowning requirements to work in a Grade C/D cleanroom (ISO class 7/8).
• Ability to work with strong acids bases and other solvents required for the job (PPE utilized).
• Some seated work in front of video monitors.

PTx is committed to the principles of pay equity and providing competitive compensation for all of our Partners. The current pay range for this position is $53000 - $68000: Offers are made within the base pay range applicable at the time. Your salary will vary depending on several factors including your qualifications and experience.

In addition to medical dental vision FSA/DCA HRA disability and life insurance coverage all full-time regular Partners enjoy a casual and Hybrid or Remote workplace program for many roles. We offer a terrific compensation/benefits/perks package which includes an annual cash bonuses 401k matching free parking Seattle-area ORCA pass tuition assistance plus rewards for achievement and contribution. To support a healthy work-life balance we also provide a gym subsidy wellness participation programs and a generous vacation sick and holiday paid time off program in addition to a paid shutdown between the Christmas and New Years holidays.

Partner Therapeutics is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race color religion sex age national origin veteran status marital status sexual orientation gender identity disability or any other category prohibited by local state or federal law. This policy applies to all aspects of employment including recruitment placement promotion transfer demotion compensation benefits social and recreational activities and termination.