Aseptic Technician III
Job Description
Blending: Formulate and prepare vaccines for the filling department. Includes batching antigens and excipients together per our regulatory filings and local procedures in a clean room setting or other classified areas. Involves work with portable and stationary equipment, and steam.
Execute, lead and trouble shoot aseptic techniques and clean room procedures or support area procedures with a high level of understanding in a GMP facility.
Review, maintain and edit, as needed, appropriate departmental cGMP documentation.
Execute and lead operation to comply with all written procedures, to include Batch Records and SOPs.
Follow and comply with all manufacturing, inventory, and quality electronic systems as appropriate.
Follow and comply with all financial procedures.
Follow and comply with all site safety procedures. Identify ways to improve the safety culture of the department.
Operation of departmental equipment to include set up and take down. Provide oversight as necessary.
Assist in the preparation of daily production and work schedules.
Effectively work in a team environment and communicate with multiple departments.
Blending:
Stage inventory to consume into a blend by following manufacturing directions.
Use aseptic processing skills while working in a clean room to assemble a vaccine and/ or large volume vaccine assembly in a class D environment.
Maintain accurate inventory.
Set up, run, tear down of various equipment involved such as: scales, mills, homogenizers, pumps, transfer lines, tanks, etc.
Mentor / train colleagues as needed.
Provide department oversight as requested including shift change, schedule changes etc.
Education and Experience:
High school education or GED required.
Post High School education in the Sciences or other related disciplines preferred.
Previous experience in a manufacturing environment and / or Technician II level beneficial.
Good mathematical, science and computer skills preferred.
Demonstrated teamwork and collaboration skills required.
Strong communication skills required.
Demonstrated leadership and decision-making skills beneficial.
Physical Requirements:
Must be able to sit, stand, and walk for long periods of time.
Must be able to wear a respirator.
Must be able to reach above shoulder level, bend/stoop, push/pull, and handle/grip frequently.
Must be able to work scheduled 40 hours with the ability to work overtime as needed.
Must be comfortable in working in varying temperatures.
Frequent lifting and carrying of 5 to 25 lbs.
Regular reaching, bending, stooping, and twisting.
Repetitive motion and substantial movement of the wrists, hands, and/or fingers.
Full time
Regular
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