Role Summary
We are currently looking to fill a Fill/Finish Associate. The Fill/Finish Associate performs all duties related to the production and support of drug product manufacturing. Works individually, and as part of a team, to support and perform operations to maintain formulation, filling, assembly, labeling and cartoning/packing equipment for parenteral biological products. Seeks to understand and develops proficiency in processes or procedures of increasing complexity.
Responsibilities
- Produces life-saving therapeutics for various indications developed from a dynamic internal pipeline
- Works with a team that is accountable for production activities ranging from formulation of drug product to packaging of final drug product
- Operates highly automated equipment to fill drug product into vials or syringes within isolators or other aseptic environments
- Assembles filled drug product into syringes and autoinjectors
- Operates state of the art packaging lines to place assembled and labeled drug product into packaging configurations for distribution
- Monitors production line for proper operation through process controls including pneumatics, robotics, manual and PLC feedback loop systems
- Cleans, handles, and installs interchangeable parts for various systems and equipment
- Collaborates to create and maintain operating procedures to perform routine activities that adhere to regulatory expectations
- Ensures working spaces and equipment are clean, safe, and ready for processing activities
- Maintains gowning qualification and adheres to clean room behaviors wherever required
- Performs environmental sampling using various methods where applicable
- Records GMP data that is accurate, legible, attributable, and contemporaneous and completes review on those records
- Maintains and ensures proper documentation of all training
- Navigates and utilizes electronic systems to support manufacturing operations
- Travel (domestic and international) may be required
- Ensures compliance with applicable procedures while executing activities and escalates any non-conformities during operations
- Performs reconciliation of product and controlled materials where applicable
Qualifications
- Ability to perform basic algebra and geometry
- Reading/writing skills
- Must be able to stand for extended periods of time and lift, push and pull at least 50lbs
- Knowledge of cGMP and FDA regulated manufacturing environment and familiarity with cGMP filling, assembly or packaging processes
- Keen attention to detail
- Experience with aseptic technique and operating filling equipment or with assembly or packaging of parenteral products in vials, syringes and cartridges
- Basic understanding of Microsoft Office Suite
- Strong interpersonal, cross-cultural, communication, negotiation and high emotional IQ
- Problem-solving, ingenuity, creativity and resourcefulness
- Ability to follow instructions and work towards established goals; able to support a positive team environment
- Strong communication with peers and management
- Integrity
Education
- GED or High School diploma
Skills
- Microsoft Office Suite
- Documentation and data recording
- Electronic manufacturing systems
Additional Requirements
- Physical requirements for up to 10 hours per shift (bending, climbing, crawling, kneeling, reaching, overhead reaching, sitting, squatting, walking, standing, driving, hand manipulation) and ability to lift/pull/push up to 50 lbs
- Full cleanroom attire and gowning requirements (laundered undergarments, gown, facemask, hairnet, safety glasses, safety shoes, booties, gloves, sanitizing agents)
- Travel (domestic and international) may be required