Media Manufacturing Associate I

Position Title: Media Manufacturing Associate I Work Location: Walkersville MD 21793 Assignment Duration: 12 Months Work Schedule: Monday through Thursday 6:30AM to 5:00PM Work Arrangement: Onsite Position Summary: Responsible for performing production functions in Powder or Liquid Media manufacturing facility according to company and departmental SOP's. Individual will maintain records to comply with Good Manufacturing Practices and Standard Operating Procedures. Individual will work in a fast-paced, safety-oriented, team environment. Key Responsibilities: • Responsible for executing aseptic processing in a clean room environment adhering to Standard Operating Procedures • Set up and operate production equipment • Complete documentation concurrently with completion of manufacturing processes • Responsible for performing personal and environmental monitoring • Be able to gown aseptically and work in an aseptic environment • Perform cleaning of production tanks and associated equipment • Responsible for formulation of bulk productions and stock solutions • Process production batches in a LFBSC • Perform integrity testing on all sterilizing filters • Wrap and assemble filling materials in preparation for autoclaving • Performs material transfer activities, such as deboxing, disinfectant of cleanroom materials, and transfer for staging • Assist in drum filling operations when required • Responsible for completing assigned tasks (for example, cleaning, lab setup, etc.) related to departmental functions • Ensure general upkeep on equipment and facilities including environmental monitoring • Review and sign manufacturing batch records and other documentation • Responsible for keeping current on all job relevant trainings • Maintain accurate production bin inventory in responsible area. • Provide information related to deviations to support investigations • Being available for business necessitated overtime is required • Perform other duties as assigned. Qualification & Experience: • Degree (required): Diploma or GED • Degree (preferred): Bachelor of Science in Science, Engineering or related field • Language(s) Required: English – Ability Level 2 - Business Fluent • Work Experience: Strong manufacturing or technical skills required. Entry Level - 0-4 years • Skills: Questioning attitude to drive problem solving • Ability to collaborate with cross-functional teams • Ability to communicate effectively to share learning and provide training to manufacturing Working Conditions & Physical Demands (If Applicable): The normal working environment is: Production Floor Setting. Physical Demands (Production related): Continuous (100%-67%): Bending, Squatting, Reaching, Fine motor skills, Gowning, Standing. Frequent (66%-34%): Kneeling, Climbing stairs, Walking. Occasional (33%-1%): Climbing ladders, Sitting, Driving. Lifting: 50 lbs. Mental Demands: Must have the ability to work in a fast paced, high workload environment. Must be able to read and follow defined SOPs and policies, work independently and as part of a team on various manufacturing tasks, identify and communicate non-routine events. Must be proactive, action oriented, and have the ability to adapt to a change. Must have strong communication skills both verbally and written. Must be able to support other members of the team through mentoring and training. Additional Information (If Applicable): Quality: Adherence to established procedures is required at all times during manufacture and testing. All personnel own the quality of what they deliver and are responsible for notifying responsible management in a timely manner of deficiencies, process deviations, product defects and related actions. Individual is expected to be competent and professional during all written and face-to-face interactions with peers internal and external to the Media Manufacturing team. Safety: Follows safety protocols; ensures personal and team safety in working area. Must know and follow job safety procedures, attend required health and safety training, proactively promote safety at work, and promptly report actual and potential accidents and injuries. Must comply with safety policies of the company and site. Supervision Received: Close Supervision – The incumbent is assigned duties according to specified procedures and receives detailed instructions. Work is checked frequently.

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