Facilities Production Technician (Term)

Preparedness today, safer tomorrow.

Emergent is a leading public health company that delivers protective and life-saving solutions to communities around the world. Here, you will join passionate professionals where our culture is informed by our values and commitment to protecting and saving lives.

Job Summary

Supports the production of pharmaceutical products according to schedule through the maintenance of the clean room environment and associated records to comply with regulatory requirements, current good manufacturing practices (cGMP), and standard operating procedures.

Responsibilities

Reasonable accommodation will be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Perform routine and emergency cleaning of manufacturing equipment, cleanrooms, and support areas.
• Perform routine inspections and report equipment, facility, or safety issues.
• Support receiving, cleaning, and transfer of manufacturing tanks and equipment.
• Restock production areas and maintain cleanliness of classified and non-classified areas.
• Operate and maintain non-viable particulate (NVP) machine and SAS air sampler and perform Viable sampling using contact plates for cleanrooms.
• Perform and support validation, maintenance, engineering, and quality activities when required
• Use Lab Vantage LIMS for all routine and non-routine sampling processes (sample collection and submission to labs).
• Perform compressed gas sampling using MAS-100 unit (portable air sampler).
• Prepare Decon-Quat disinfectant solution.
• Wash and sanitize sampling materials and wrap in sterilization wrap for autoclave.
• Operate filter integrity testers to confirm integrity of the cleanroom filters
• Maintain the inventory of cleaning supplies, disinfectants and consumable materials.
• Execute equipment changeovers and move equipment in and out of cleanrooms as required.
• Collect, transport, and manage waste, including biohazardous waste.
• Document and complete GMP documentation, logbooks, cleaning logs, and work orders.
• Use SAP ERP system to perform cycle driven and unscheduled work orders for filter replacement, cleaning of freezers, coolers and incubators
• Follow GMP, safety, environmental, and company procedures at all times.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature of work performed by those in this job. It is not an exhaustive list of all duties, and other duties may be assigned.

Education, Experience & Skills
•    A high school diploma or equivalent level of education is required.
•    A Certificate in Pharmaceutical and Food Manufacturing from a recognized institution or previous pharmaceutical manufacturing experience would be considered an asset.
•    Basic knowledge of Microsoft Office – Word, Excel.
•    Able to multi-task and adapt to changing priorities.
•    Able to communicate and articulate information accurately in both written and verbal forms.
•    This role requires the removal of jewelry as per cleanroom gowning requirements.
•    Ability to work on ladders, stairs, or at heights when required.
•    Ability to safely work with material handling equipment such as portable tanks, skids, EM sampling equipment.
•    Ability to read, understand, and follow standard operating procedures, protocols, work instructions, and other policies/procedures is required. 
•    Demonstrate good work ethic and ability to work alone or in a group setting.
•    Ability to lift up to 50lbs.     
•   Successful completion of the pre Employment Medical and security clearance is required.

• Ability and flexibility to adapt and complete shift work including days, evenings and weekends and is subject to change

There are physical/mental demands and work environment characteristics that must be met by an individual to successfully perform the essential functions of the job. This information is available upon request from the candidate.

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