Manufacturing Associate

Responsibilities

• Work is performed in a biologics manufacturing environment with classified areas requiring clean hygiene, specified gowning, and personal protective equipment (PPE).
• This is an entry level position that will train for proficiency within assigned functional area(s).
• Set-up, operation, and cleaning of process equipment including manipulation of valves, hoses, clamps, piping, etc.
• Prepare buffers, media, and reagents up to 2000L
• Monitor process parameters and escalate abnormal conditions
• Maintain accurate documentation
• Sustain a clean and orderly work environment
• Achieve and maintain proficiency of above responsibilities through training
• This position includes physical demands which may involve bending, twisting, squatting, kneeling, climbing, or reaching as well as infrequent unassisted lifting (not to exceed 50lb)
• This role will require handling and working with hazardous materials such as caustic, acid and steam
• Schedule: Fixed shift schedule. 36 hours the first week, 48 hours the next week, alternating. DAY: 6AM - 6PM.
  
  

Requirements

• High school diploma required
• Bachelors Degree Preferred
• Ability to adhere to written instruction, verify data, perform minor mathematics equations with instruction and accurately document results to perform work safely and compliantly
• Ability to collaborate with teammates to execute scheduled work safely and compliantly
• Strong communication skills
• Familiarity with common computer tools, such as web-based applications
• Possess a continuous improvement mindset, a desire to learn, and a drive to contribute to a culture of excellence and our mission of delivering benefits to patients worldwide
• Mechanical aptitude
• Familiarity with general chemistry, microbiology, or clean room operations
• Prior manufacturing experience
• Prior experience with cGMP operations or aseptic technique
• Schedule: Fixed shift schedule. 36 hours the first week, 48 hours the next week, alternating. DAY: 6AM - 6PM, NIGHT: 6 pm - 6 am. Must be willing to work scheduled holidays, weekends, and overtime. This is a NIGHT shift role.
  
  

Benefits

Healthcare Insurance: Synectics offers eligible employees and their dependents healthcare coverage through BlueCross BlueShield of Illinois. Eligibility begins on the 1st day of the calendar month following 60 days of continuous full time employment with Synectics. Premiums are subsidized by Synectics.

Dental Insurance: Synectics offers eligible employees and their dependents a dental plan through MetLife. Eligibility begins on the 1st day of the calendar month following 60 days of continuous full time employment with Synectics.

Vision Insurance: Synectics offers eligible employees vision insurance through VSP. Eligibility begins on the 1st day of the calendar month following 60 days of continuous full time employment with Synectics.401(k) Plan: The Synectics Inc. Investment Savings Retirement Plan. Synectics offers all employees who are 21 years of age or older the opportunity to invest in the 401(k) Plan on the first enrollment date that is at least 30 days after employment begins. Enrollment dates are each January 1st, April 1st, July 1st, and October 1st.

Technical Certification Bonus: Synectics is pleased to award its employees a bonus of up to $500 for an approved professional certification. In determining the bonus amount, Synectics will consider the cost of the test(s) for any certification relating to your current position, achieved during your employment with us. Only one Certification Bonus per calendar year may be awarded per employee. Only current, active employees will be eligible to receive this bonus. It will be awarded 90 days after the Synectics office has received documentation confirming the successful completion of the certification.

Synectics is an equal opportunity employer.