Manufacturing Technician II/III

August Bioservices is seeking to hire experienced manufacturing technicians to support our growing formulations and filling teams. Headquartered in Nashville, TN – one of the fastest-growing and most exciting cities in the United States – August Bioservices is a privately-owned, high-growth, and high-impact Contract Development Manufacturing Organization (CDMO).  As a US-based outsourcing partner that provides a wide array of expert drug discovery, drug formulation, and drug manufacturing services to pharma and biotech companies of all sizes, we play a vital role in the global pharmaceutical industry. Our work is instrumental in helping to develop molecules today that can become the life-changing therapies of tomorrow. For those seeking dynamic opportunities, rewarding career paths and a chance to make a difference in global health, come grow with August! 

• Operate processing equipment in accordance with SOPs, in classified areas. 
• Actively participate in troubleshooting processes and equipment problems as well as assisting the manager in completing all necessary paperwork associated with investigations, deviations, and remarks. 
• Use proper aseptic technique while performing tasks to set up filling line equipment including vial / syringe fillers, lyophilizer loading system, capper and tray loader, parts / terminal sterilizers, mixers, tanks, valves, etc. 
• Break down of filling line and compounding equipment for changeovers, clean and sanitize, set up RABS for next fill 
• Complete dispensing, formulation, filter integrity testing, sample submission, filling, and all other supporting processes per batch record documentation, procedures, protocols, etc. 
• Actively participate in the completion of batch records, protocols, and all other GMP documents, following Good Documentation Practices (GDP). 
• Troubleshoot process equipment and interact with maintenance personnel. 
• Demonstrate proficiency as outlined in training requirements for equipment systems and position. 
• Responsible for loading and unloading materials, labeling according to SOPs, assembling valves, connectors, and other equipment and tools using Aseptic technique. 
• Recognize and report deviations or potential issues immediately to the management team. 
• Communicate and report status of equipment maintenance related issues to the area supervisor / manager and assist with actions necessary to resolve issues. 
• Perform all job responsibilities in compliance with applicable EHS, GMP, SOP regulations, guidelines, and policies. 
• All manufacturing team members are expected to support all production areas as needed for material movement/transfers, gowning and production supplies and cleaning/sanitization of all production areas.  

• A High School Diploma or GED Equivalent with 2+ years in the pharmaceutical manufacturing industry. 
• Ability to complete and maintain gowning requirements. Must be able to work while wearing full protective gowning required for GMP areas for an entire shift. 
• Physical requirements include stooping, standing, climbing, and lifting between 30 - 50 lbs. 
• Knowledge of GMP regulations and guidelines and attention to detail. 
• Ability to effectively communicate with others and escalate issues as required. 
• Mechanical aptitude working with various types of equipment including jacketed and non-jacked tanks, homogenizers, TCUs, SUMs, automated and/or manual fill equipment, etc. 
• Confidence using analytical equipment (balances, scales, pH meters).
• Basic mathematic skills including metric conversions.
• Clear written and oral communication skills 
• Confidence with Microsoft Office and basic computer functions