Production Technician

Job Description

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Job Description
We have an opportunity for a Production Technician to join our Parasitic Vaccine Production team in our company. The successful candidate will work with the team to ensure accurate and timely blending and filling of product, attention to detail is critical. All work must be performed in accordance with current Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP) and Standard Operating Procedures (SOP).
The majority of the work will be with a team but occasionally the candidate will need to work on their own.
It is essential that all batch paper work for the filled product, packing and dispatch is completed accurately and at the time of use.
Responsibilities:
Working in GMP Graded environments, including Grade D, C and B and the use of Grade A Restricted Access Barrier Systems
Chemical sterilization of antigens
Vessel cleaning, sterilization and operation
Set up and use of blending equipment and filling machine
Equipment cleaning and preparation for autoclaving
Defined routine maintenance and troubleshooting
Accurate record keeping and documentation
General housekeeping and cleaning of the production areas
Completion of deviation investigations
Performing periodic reviews of standard operating procedures
Ownership of simple changes or tasks within the GMP change control and Corrective and Preventative Actions procedures
Input into department schedule
On the job training demonstrations for new operators
Participation in daily departmental planning meetings
Completion of production SAP tasks for electronic record keeping
Environmental monitoring and use of Laboratory Information Management System
Skills/Experience:
Evidence of excellent attention to detail and ability to follow Standard Operating Procedures (SOP)
Good level of written and spoken English
Cleanroom experience desirable
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Employee Status:
Regular

Relocation:
VISA Sponsorship:
Travel Requirements:
Flexible Work Arrangements:
Not Applicable

Shift:
Valid Driving License:
Hazardous Material(s):
Required Skills:
Analytical Problem Solving, Analytical Problem Solving, Applied Engineering, Biological Manufacturing, Cleanroom Gowning, Computer Literacy, Ethylene Oxide Sterilizers, GMP Compliance, GMP Operations, Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP), Laboratory Informatics, Laboratory Information Management System (LIMS), Laboratory Maintenance, Laboratory Processes, Machinery Operation, Management Process, Manufacturing Quality Control, Packaging Operations, Periodic Reviews, Pharmaceutical Manufacturing, Production Operations, Production Scheduling, Recordkeeping, Routine Maintenance, Shift Work {+ 4 more}

Preferred Skills:
Job Posting End Date:
07/29/2025

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Requisition ID: R357709
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