Location
Winnipeg, MB | Canada
Job description
Those who join Emergent BioSolutions feel a sense of ownership about their future. You will excel in an environment characterized by respect, innovation and growth opportunities. Here, you will join passionate professionals who advance their scientific, technical and professional skills to develop products designed-to protect life.
I: Job Summary
The Manufacturing Associate role supports the filling of specialty pharmaceutical products and directly contributes to our mission of protecting and enhancing life.
II: Responsibilities
Reasonable accommodations will be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
- Lives our culture of “right the first time” and ensures quality and accuracy in day-to-day activities.
- Executes and documents procedural steps in compliance with current Good Manufacturing Practices (cGMP) standards and other regulatory requirements.
- Operates machinery; assembles and disassembles equipment as required.
o Operation of vial washer, depyrogenation oven, steam sterilizers, freeze dryers, integrity testers and other related equipment.
o Performing product sterile filtration, filling, and capping operations.
- Escalates problems, concerns, or deviations in a timely manner.
- Maintain production areas in a tidy, 6 sigma (6S) standard including cleaning and sanitization of work areas.
- Identifies and communicates process improvement and operational excellence initiatives.
- Exercises judgment within defined procedures and practices to determine appropriate action.
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.
III: Education, Experience & Skills
- High school Diploma or equivalent is required; Pharmaceutical manufacturing diploma or Bachelors’ degree in Science is considered an asset.
- Minimum of 2 years of related experience is required; Previous experience working in a regulated environment is strongly preferred.
- Ability to read, understand, and follow standard operating procedures, protocols, work instructions, and other policies/procedures is required.
- Strong written and verbal communication skills.
- Ability to work in a group environment.
- Strong accuracy and attention to detail is a must.
- Knowledge of pharmaceutical regulatory requirements is required.
- Working knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite Products such as Excel, Word, and Outlook.
- Ability to adapt to and complete shift work including days, evenings and nights.
- Able to work on ladders or at heights when required.
- Ability to lift and move materials/equipment when needed.
- Ability to enter confined spaces.
- Ability to pass a pre-employment medical and criminal background check.
- This role requires the removal of all jewelry, wristwatches, make-up and any other non-essential items as per gowning requirements.
As part of our team, you'll join talented and inspiring colleagues whose sense of purpose complements your own. We offer highly diverse career opportunities, a supportive culture, competitive salaries, flexible work arrangements and an extensive benefits package. Information submitted will be used by Emergent BioSolutions for activities related to your prospective employment. Emergent BioSolutions respects your privacy and any use of the information submitted will be subject to the terms of our Privacy Policy .
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