Manufacturing Associate

Those who join Emergent BioSolutions feel a sense of ownership about their future. You will excel in an environment characterized by respect, innovation and growth opportunities. Here, you will join passionate professionals who advance their scientific, technical and professional skills to develop products designed-to protect life.

Job Summary 
Fosters a culture of continuous improvement and excellence in operations. Assumes shift leadership when Supervisor is not present. Performs & coordinates manufacturing, environmental monitoring and equipment/facility cleaning/sanitization in a cGMP environment. Qualified trainer for manufacturing processes. 

Responsibilities 

Reasonable accommodations will be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
• Identifies and champions process improvement initiatives.
• Assumes shift leadership role in the absence of the Supervisor. Independently directs the activities of other Manufacturing Technicians to meet production schedule requirements.
• Ability to design manufacturing process studies and report on the findings.
• Participate in cross functional project teams.
• Ability to lead and contribute to the implementation of routine and complex process improvement, document and change initiatives.
• Demonstrated proficiency in quality systems: 
o Perform root cause analysis to investigate manufacturing deviations.
o Initiate and author Standard Operating Procedures and Batch Production Records (Document Management System)
o Coordinate corrective actions/preventative actions.
• Review all documentation generated as each step is completed for accuracy of calculations / data entry and completeness of process signature steps.
• Qualified Trainer for Manufacturing process execution:
o Adaptable to the learning style of the trainee.
o Gives timely and candid performance feedback.
o Coordinate training and progression plan for Assistant and Technician level employees.
• Maintain training / competence on Technician and Lead Technician level job tasks and execute as required.
• Execute and document procedural steps in compliance with cGMP standards, clean room behavior and aseptic technique Standard Operating Procedures.
• Maintain state of facility environmental control including: preparation of cleaning solutions, daily, monthly, quarterly and annual cleaning of manufacturing surfaces and equipment per Standard Operating Procedures.
• Performs daily assignments with minimal to no supervision.
• Able to coordinate with Quality for straightforward manufacturing hurdles or at least provide a list of potential actions to remediate the issue for Supervisor/Manager to decide on.
The above statements are intended to describe the general nature of work performed by those in this job. It is not an exhaustive list of all duties, and other duties may be assigned.

Education, Experience & Skills

• High school Diploma or equivalent is required; Pharmaceutical manufacturing diploma or Bachelors’ degree in Science / Engineering is considered an asset. 
• Minimum of 4 years of related experience is required; Previous experience working in a regulated environment is required. 
• Knowledge of cGMP and CFR requirements 
• Ownership – Actively participates in self-development.
• Accountability – Follows through on commitments.
• Detail Oriented – Able to complete required tasks and associated documentation with minimal error.
• Adaptability – Maintain positive attitude in a changing work environment.
• Communication – Effectively communicate with all levels of manufacturing and support staff.
• Participates in department / level meetings.
• Escalates issues through the proper channels.
• Able to work on ladders or at heights when required.
• Ability to lift and move materials/equipment when needed.
• Ability to pass a pre-employment medical and criminal background check.
• Ability to adapt to and complete shift work including days, evening and nights. 
• This role requires the removal of all jewelry, wristwatches, make-up and any other non-essential items as per gowning requirements.

• Pre employement medical required.

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