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Sr. Manufacturing Associate

Employer
Emergent BioSolutions
Location
Canton, MA, US
Start date
Mar 16, 2021

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Discipline
Manufacturing & Production, Manufacturing/Mechanical
Required Education
Other
Position Type
Full time

Job Details

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.

SR MANUFACTURING ASSOCIATE

Emergent BioSolutions is currently seeking a Sr Manufacturing Associate. The successful candidate will have a bachelor's degree and a minimum of 2-4 years of related experience in a biopharmaceutical/biotech production environment or a minimum of 3-5 years of related experience and an Associate Degree or High School Diploma. A technical understanding of operations carried out within a cGMP Manufacturing area and understanding of manufacturing operations and cleaning techniques. Must have excellent written and verbal communication skills, be a team player and be able to work cross-functionally in a matrixed environment. In addition, this individual will possess a strong work ethic and a commitment to excellence and innovation.

THE COMPANY

Emergent BioSolutions is dedicated to one simple mission-to protect and enhance life.

As a global specialty pharmaceutical company, Emergent offers specialized products to healthcare providers and governments to address medical needs and emerging health threats.

We value the diversity that each employee brings, and while we look for people who share our Core Values, we thrive on difference as well. With hundreds of talented employees working around the globe, Emergent is a growing organization with a wide variety of scientific, technical and professional career opportunities worldwide.

THE OPPORTUNITY

The Senior Manufacturing Associate is primarily responsible for production of bulk vaccines in accordance with cGMP documentation to meet the production schedule and goals of the site as well as cleaning of the GMP areas. Operations include CIP, SIP, operation of autoclaves and parts washer, production activities and cleaning of the facility. Responsible for operating in a safe and GMP compliant manner, to ensure production goals are met.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

Reasonable accommodations will be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

  • Executes production processes described in the job summary for bulk vaccine manufacturing in accordance with cGMP documentation in the manufacturing area. Ability to operate manual, semi- automated, and automated equipment in support of routine production under supervision.
  • Operation of autoclave, parts washer, filter integrity tester, manifold preparation, and production activities as needed.
  • Maintains equipment in area as required per procedure and observes cleaning techniques and performs cleaning activities in the area as directed.
  • Ensures training requirements are kept up to date in operations being performed.
  • Maintains a cGMP ready state of production facility. Documents work performed in logbooks and batch records in accordance with good documentation practice procedures.
  • Identifies and initiates process deviations, troubleshoots issues immediately, and assists with investigation and potential corrective actions to quality incidents.
  • May perform as SME for cleaning the GMP areas. Interacts with the contract cleaning team to complete cleaning. Will be qualified on cleaning processes and techniques.



The above statements are intended to describe the nature of work performed by those in this job and are not an exhaustive list of all duties. Nothing in this job description restricts managements right to assign or reassign duties and responsibilities to this job at any time which reflects management's assignment of essential functions.

EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE & SKILLS:

  • A minimum of 2-4 years of related experience in a biopharmaceutical/ biotech production environment and Bachelor's degree required or a minimum of 3-5 years of related experience in a biopharmaceutical/ biotech and an Associate degree or High School Diploma.
  • Must have a technical understanding of operations carried out within a cGMP manufacturing area and understanding of MFG operations and cleaning techniques. Must be quality focused with knowledge and understanding of cGMP quality systems and their application to manufacturing operations.
  • Ability to maintain and operate laboratory equipment such as pH meters, conductivity meter, filter integrity tester, scales, pumps, and autoclave.
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
  • Must be a team player and able to work cross-functionally in a matrixed environment.



Interested? Please visit www.emergentbiosolutions.com to apply today!

There are physical/mental demands and work environment characteristics that must be met by an individual to successfully perform the essential functions of the job. This information is available upon request from the candidate.

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform all essential functions.

Emergent BioSolutions is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer and values the diversity of our workforce. Emergent does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, creed, religion, sex or gender (including pregnancy, childbirth, and related medical conditions), gender identity or gender expression (including transgender status), sexual orientation, age, national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, marital status, physical or mental disability, military service or veteran status, genetic information or any other characteristics protected by applicable federal, state or local law.

Information submitted will be used by Emergent BioSolutions for activities related to your prospective employment. Emergent BioSolutions respects your privacy and any use of the information submitted will be subject to the terms of our Privacy Policy .

Emergent BioSolutions does not accept non-solicited resumes or candidate submittals from search/recruiting agencies not already on Emergent BioSolutions' approved agency list. Unsolicited resumes or candidate information submitted to Emergent BioSolutions by search/recruiting agencies not already on Emergent BioSolutions' approved agency list shall become the property of Emergent BioSolutions and if the candidate is subsequently hired by Emergent BioSolutions, Emergent BioSolutions shall not owe any fee to the submitting agency.

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Company

Emergent BioSolutions is a global life sciences company whose mission is to protect and enhance life. Through our specialty products and contract development and manufacturing services, we are dedicated to providing solutions that address public health threats. Through social responsibility, we aim to build healthier and safer communities. We aspire to deliver peace of mind to our patients and customers so they can focus on what’s most important in their lives. In working together, we envision protecting or enhancing 1 billion lives by 2030. For more information visit www.emergentbiosolutions.com. Find us on LinkedIn and follow us on Twitter.

Stock Symbol: EBS

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Company info
Website
Phone
240-631-3200
Location
400 Professional Drive
Suite 400
Gaithersburg
Maryland
20879
United States

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