Manufacturing Associate

Job Title: Manufacturing Associate

Location: Plainville, MA - 02762

Duration: 12 months

Pay Rate: $28

Shift: 7am to 7pm (Rotating)

Week 1 – M, T, F, Sa

Week 2 – Su, W, Th

Summary:

• Execute work instructions and apply job skills to complete assignments.
• Achieve full training status and assist training staff.
• Work on semi-routine assignments, receiving instruction on new processes.
• Maintain inventory records and accurate batch records.
• Inspect finished products for adherence to specifications.
• Assist with batch record reconciliation and preventative maintenance tasks.
• Adhere to Quality Management Systems and assist with Nonconformance/CAPA closures.
• Identify and communicate items requiring escalation.
• Maintain a clean and safe work environment.
• Follow company policies including safety, training, GDP, and cleanroom gowning.
• Spend 90% of time in manufacturing suites.

EDUCATION:

• High school diploma or equivalent required

Required:

• Minimum of 1 year of work experience in manufacturing, operations, production, lab setting or related field

Preferred:

Experience in a cGMP environment

PPE provided. No steel toes, but closed toed shoes, GMP environment regulations – no piercing, no polish

Required Skills:

• Technical expertise in biopharmaceutical manufacturing equipment, principles, and processes.
• Strong understanding of current GMP and safety standards.
• Ability to function in a dynamic environment and balance multiple priorities.
• Proficiency in learning new software and tools.
• Ability to make decisions for moderately complex GMP manufacturing activities with minimal to moderate supervision.
• Ability to recognize, understand, and respond to situations requiring further evaluation and report to senior operators or management.
• Effective written and verbal communication skills with peers, senior associates, and area management.
• Understanding operational documents for GMP compliance, accuracy, and completeness.
• Ability to safely perform activities to prevent releases, accidents, and injuries.
• Ability to aseptically gown and/or sterile gown as needed.
• Required to write, read, and review documentation for extended periods.
• Specific vision requirements: close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.
• Regularly required to talk and hear; frequently required to sit and stand for extended periods.
• Occasionally required to lift, walk, use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms; stoop, kneel, or crouch.
• Required to wear Personal Protective Equipment (PPE).
• Daily computer use.
• May work with dry ice, liquid nitrogen cryogenics, hazardous and infectious agents, and experience marked changes in temperature.