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SUMMARY DESCRIPTION

• Performs initial chemical processing and batch mixing such as enzymatic treatment of collagen, alkali treatment of collagen, tendon collagen prep, dispersion prep and lyophilization required to produce collagen-based products.
• Performs the set up and operates all clean room manufacturing equipment.
• All work streams include responsibility in the setup, operation and cleaning of all clean room manufacturing equipment.
• All chemical processing operations are performed in ISO Class 5 or ISO Class 7 areas and require proper Clean Room gowning.
• All processing is performed in compliance with Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP), Quality Systems Regulations, Standard Operating Procedures (SOP’s) and Health and Safety requirements.
• Operate in a team environment focused on daily milestones and quality throughput.

SUPERVISION RECEIVED:

• Under the direct supervision of the area Supervisor or Group Leader

SUPERVISION EXERCISED

• None

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily.
• Operate, maintain, and troubleshoot process equipment utilized in the collagen business, and can make minor equipment adjustments as needed.
• Responsible for performing precise measurements and using measurement equipment to accurately add chemicals to batches.
• Blend, mix, pour, and load collagen prepped material into lyophilizing equipment.
• Pass and maintain growing qualification to perform Gowning Requirement for ISO Class 5 Clean room operations or ISO Class 7 Clean room operations.
• Responsible for accurately maintaining legible and accurate records, required logs, books, and other procedures to comply with regulatory requirements, Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP), Quality Systems Regulations, Standard Operating Procedures (SOP’s), and Health and Safety requirements.
• Interface with QA/QC/Material departments during course of work to coordinate inspections and efficient flow of subassemblies and completed product.
• Enter and record production activities in Oracle MRP systems to issue material and labor hours to specific work orders.
• Follow applicable Standard Operating Procedures, Quality System Regulations and ISO 13485 requirements.
• Responsible for handling, decontamination, and cleaning of production supplies, instruments, equipment to support all cleanroom production related activities.
• Responsible for reporting all discrepancies to the Supervisor or Group Leader.
• Support department and plant Safety goals by continuously demonstrating safe behavior.
• Maintain a clean and orderly work area.
• Ability to work flexible shifts, and flexible days within the week to meet batch milestone requirements.
• Perform other manufacturing activities as assigned by the department leadership.

DESIRED MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required for this position.

• High School diploma or equivalent. Degree in related science.
• 0 - 2 years of chemical processing experience or batch mixing in the Medical Device or Pharmaceutical manufacturing industry.
• Production experience in a clean room environment is highly desirable.
• Basic computer skills for email and data entry.
• Must read, write and speak in English, and communicate clearly and concisely.
• Fundamental understanding of mathematics and chemistry.
• Able to participate in a team-oriented environment, willingness to assist and train others.
• Able to work independently with minimal supervision.
• Ability to operate, maintain and troubleshoot process equipment, and make minor adjustments as needed.
• Ability to grow to ISO Class 5 and 7 Clean Room standards.
• Able to work overtime.

Salary: Up to $22.00 per hour

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Monday to Friday

Experience:

• Cleanroom: 1 year (Preferred)
• Manufacturing: 1 year (Preferred)

Work Location: In person