Title: Manufacturing Associate Duration: 12 months Location: Andover, Massachusetts, United States, 01810 Work Scheule: Monday - Friday 7am - 3:30pm / Weekend OT optional
Day-to-day responsibilities: Why Patients Need You Our breakthroughs would not make it to the hands of patients without our pharmaceutical manufacturing team. We rely on a team of dedicated and agile members, who understand the importance and impact of their role in mission. Patients need colleagues like you who take pride in their work and always look to improve outcomes. You will help to ensure that patients and physicians have the medicines they need, when they need them. What You Will Achieve You will be part of a multi-disciplinary team responsible for cGMP production of phase I/II clinical drug substance supporting the Biotherapeutics portfolio. Your initial focus will be as part of the manufacturing team focused on mammalian bio-processing. This includes and not limited to supporting the manufacturing operations team, reviewing Standard Operating Procedures, reviewing batch records, and standard work. As part of technical operations, you will be a team member who is relied to have a good understanding of procedures, techniques, tools, materials and equipment. Your decision making will help you prioritize workflows based on the available resources. You will follow standard procedures to complete tasks, some of which may vary in scope, sequence, complexity and timing. You will contribute to the team’s success by sharing of previously acquired knowledge. It is your hard work and focus that will help in making ready to achieve new milestones and help patients across the globe. How You Will Achieve It • Manage own time and professional development, be accountable for own results and begin to prioritize own workflow. • Cross-functional communication with tech transfer team, quality and engineering as necessary. • Implement {Current} Good Manufacturing Practices {part of GxP} procedures and safe handling techniques for solid dosage processing within the continuous manufacture /PCMM work stream. • Ability to follow Standard Operating Procedures and work under minimal supervision. • Identify and support continuous improvement initiatives and root cause analysis tools. • Generate, assist and execute documentation associated with solid dosage manufacture, such as, working batch record documentation, in-process run sheets. • Complete activities identified as Operator care tasks associated with the maintenance and operation of complex pharmaceutical manufacturing equipment. • Actively participate in shift exchange activities and communication channels. • Complete training to take part in safety inspections within the facility. • Manage solution preparation and laboratory consumables. • Understand and comply with the policies, procedures and working practices of Environment, Health & Safety and where necessary contribute to the review and implementation of the practices in the plant. • Help to coordinate shipments of solutions and medias to other sites.
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• High School Diploma or GED • Bachelor's Degree
Must-Have • High School Diploma or GED • Demonstrated experience in a biotechnology manufacturing or laboratory environment • Operational knowledge of computerized systems,Familiarity with Production Control Systems, Enterprise Resource Planning Systems and other business systems • Maintains a safe work environment • Demonstrated capability to work as a team member in a matrix development team • Excellent oral and written communication skills • Strong computer skills in Microsoft Office required, especially MS Word, MS Excel
Nice-to-Have • Bachelor's Degree • Knowledge of cell culture and or downstream processing techniques • Mechanical aptitude and desire to execute hands on manual labor
PHYSICAL/MENTAL REQUIREMENTS • Must be able to climb flights of stairs, and remain standing for extended periods of time. • Must be able to lift up to 50 lbs • Ability to thrive in dynamic team environment with diverse perspectives
NON-STANDARD WORK SCHEDULE, TRAVEL OR ENVIRONMENT REQUIREMENTS Ability to work nights and weekends as needed depending upon process needs; nonroutine •Job Location: On premise
About Us: Established in 2004, SPECTRAFORCE® is one of the largest and fastest-growing diversity-owned staffing firms in the US. The growth of our company is a direct result of our global client service delivery model that is powered by our state-of-the-art A.I. proprietary talent acquisition platform, robust ISO 9001:2015/ISO 27001 certified processes, and strong and passionate client engaged teams. We have built our business by providing talent and project-based solutions, including Contingent, Permanent, and Statement of Work (SOW) services to over 140 clients in the US, Canada, Puerto Rico, Costa Rica, and India. Key industries that we service include Technology, Financial Services, Life Sciences, Healthcare, Telecom, Retail, Utilities and Transportation. SPECTRAFORCE is built on a concept of “human connection,” defined by our branding attitude of NEWJOBPHORIA®, which is the excitement of bringing joy and freedom to the work lifestyle so our people and clients can reach their highest potential. Learn more at: http://www.spectraforce.com
Benefits: SPECTRAFORCE offers ACA compliant health benefits as well as dental, vision, accident, critical illness, voluntary life, and hospital indemnity insurances to eligible employees. Additional benefits offered to eligible employees include commuter benefits, 401K plan with matching, and a referral bonus program. SPECTRAFORCE provides unpaid leave as well as paid sick leave when required by law.
Equal Opportunity Employer: SPECTRAFORCE is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, religion, color, sex, national origin, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, disability or veteran status, or any other category protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws. Please contact Human Resources at LOA@spectraforce.com if you require reasonable accommodation.
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LA County, CA Applicant Notice: If you are selected for this position with SPECTRAFORCE, your offer is contingent upon the satisfactory completion of several requirements, including but not limited to, a criminal background check. We consider qualified applicants with arrest or conviction records for employment in accordance with all local ordinances and state laws, including the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers (FCO) and the California Fair Chance Act (FCA). The background check assessment will consider whether a criminal history could reasonably have a direct, adverse impact on the job-related safety, security, trust, regulatory compliance, or suitability for this role. Such findings may result in withdrawal of a conditional job offer.
At SPECTRAFORCE, we are committed to maintaining a workplace that ensures fair compensation and wage transparency in adherence with all applicable state and local laws. This position’s starting pay is: $25.89/hr.
