What are the responsibilities and job description for the Lead Manufacturing Technician position at Nova Pneuma?
Responsibilities
- Lead team of Technicians manufacturing of supplies for development and clinical studies
- Independently perform a variety of highly complex tasks to support R&D and development activities
- Interact with R&D and Technical Services personnel to provide input and expertise and to assist in the optimization processes
- Independently set-up, operate, troubleshoot and dismantle a broad range of equipment (bench-top, medium, large scale used for the manufacturing of Nova Pneuma Inc products
- Lead and coordinate the execution of experimental, clinical and process qualification and validation activities
- Lead select manufacturing processes and initiate investigations when deviations occur
- Assume the responsibilities of Supervisor when absent
- Generate and revise SOPs, Production Records and IOQ documents
- Provide leadership and direction to Technicians when needed
- Provide on-the-job and SOP training including facilitating group training
- Ensure a safe work environment is maintained and initiate and investigate Safety Incident Reports when they occur
- Interact with Maintenance and Facilities to ensure equipment and facilities are maintained in good working order
- Ensure that all pertinent issues are communicated between shifts (as required)
Skills required
- As a highly skilled specialist, contributes to the development of concepts and techniques.
- Completes complex tasks in creative and effective ways.
- Consistently works on complex assignments requiring independent action and a high degree of initiative to resolve issues. Makes recommendations for new procedures.
- Acts independently to determine methods and procedures on new assignments.
- Often acts as a facilitator and team leader.
Education and experience
- A high school diploma or equivalent experience
- 6 years experience in the biopharmaceutical or medical device industry
- AA or AS in a Life Sciences or Engineering discipline preferred
Physical Requirements
- Prolonged periods of sitting at a desk and working on a computer
- Potentially prolonged periods standing
- Must be able to lift up to 15 pounds at times
- Must be able to travel
Compensation:
- $32-55/h commensurate with experience
Salary : $32 - $55