Senior Manufacturing Technician

Job description

This is a 12 hour, rotating position in a flexible, single-use technology, large scale cGMP biologics facility.  Initial job responsibilities will include leading a team responsible for a diverse range of manufacturing related activities during plant start-up from Operational Commissioning/Shakedown through process validation (PV) and commercial operations.

The  Sr. Manufacturing Technician will be responsible for performing a variety of complex tasks under general guidance and in accordance with the manufacturing instruction set and current GMPs. 

CORE RESPONSIBILITIES

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Maintains a safe working environment and reporting of incidents/accidents to Manufacturing management.

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Effectively demonstrates understanding of GMPs and how they apply to specific responsibilities.

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Follows verbal and written procedures in operating production and equipment and performing processing steps; accurately completes appropriate production documentation.

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Maintains cleanliness and orderliness in process area.

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Ensures production area is stocked with supplies.

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Performs EWI (Electronic Work Instruction) revisions and work order generation.

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Interacts with other support functions such as Quality Assurance, Quality Control, Manufacturing Engineering, MSIT, Validation, etc.

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Utilizes manufacturing knowledge to improve process operations and affect positive change.

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Demonstrates ability to troubleshoot basic mechanical operations.

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Effectively utilizes Microsoft Office applications.

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Mentors less experienced operators.

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Performs in process analytical testing.

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Demonstrates general knowledge of automation systems (INFOR, MES, ERP, DeltaV).

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Demonstrates general knowledge and practice of aseptic techniques.

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Contributes to continual improvement of all manufacturing documentation (SOP’s, EWI’s, MBR’s, OJT’s) to ensure they are current, accurate, and clear. Supports plant floor continuous improvement initiatives

QUALIFICATIONS

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High School diploma/GED with 1-3 years in cGxP manufacturing environment, or Bachelor’s degree with no prior experience

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Biotech Certificate or Associates degree with 1-3 years of experience in a cGXP environment, or Bachelor's degree with 1-2 years of experience.

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 Effectively uses process automation systems to operate production processes (i.e. DeltaV)

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 Ability to lift up to 50 lbs.

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Ability to stand on average 10 hours per shift.

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Ability to gown and gain entry to manufacturing areas.

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Ability to work a twelve hour rotating shift and every other weekend, including holidays as scheduled

Sanofi Inc. and its U.S. affiliates are Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action employers committed to a culturally diverse workforce. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race; color; creed; religion; national origin; age; ancestry; nationality; marital, domestic partnership or civil union status; sex, gender, gender identity or expression; affectional or sexual orientation; disability; veteran or military status or liability for military status; domestic violence victim status; atypical cellular or blood trait; genetic information (including the refusal to submit to genetic testing) or any other characteristic protected by law.

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