Manufacturing Technician 1

Lancesoft

Vacaville, CA

JOB DETAILS
SALARY
$25
SKILLS
Automation, Automation Systems, Blood Pressure, Business Solutions, Cell Cultures, Chromatographic Systems, Cleanroom, Column Chromatography, Communication Skills, Computer Systems, Current Good Manufacturing Practice (cGMP), Detail Oriented, Diversity, Documentation, Driver's License, Establish Priorities, Hazardous Materials/Substances, Higher Education, Inventory Management, Keyboards, Large-Scale Systems, Lift/Move 30 Pounds, Lift/Move 40 Pounds, Manufacturing, Medicine, OSHA, Piping, Problem Solving Skills, Procedure Development, Process Management, Production Control, Production Systems, Pumps, Record Keeping, Regulatory Requirements, Safety/Work Safety, Spreadsheets, Standard Operating Procedures (SOP), Sterilization, System Operations, Word Processing
LOCATION
Vacaville, CA
POSTED
5 days ago

Summary:

Responsible for producing innovative bio-therapeutic medicine by interfacing with highly automated production systems and controls in cGMP manufacturing environment;maintaining areas in high state of inspection preparedness and utilizing business systems for inventory and process management. Maintain records to comply with regulatory requirements utilizing current Good Manufacturing Practices (cGMP) and Standard Operating Procedures (SOP). Participate in the routine production of mammalian cell culture products within the Vacaville Manufacturing Facility, operating in at least one of the following production areas:


Upstream Manufacturing (UM): Primary focus is the cleaning, sterilization and operation of fixed vessel systems for media preparation, fermentation, and harvest operations;perform seed train operations;perform dispensing of components;handle and aliquot hazardous materials.


Downstream Manufacturing (DM): Responsibilities include the operation and cleaning of fixed tank systems, the operation and cleaning of filtration systems, large-scale buffer preparation, and the operation of column chromatography systems;perform dispensing of components;handle and aliquot hazardous materials.


Follow established safety and environmental guidelines and procedures for all work performed.


Immediately reports safety and environmental incidents including injuries, illnesses, near misses, and safety suggestions


Fosters safe work practices


Operate systems that clean and sterilize tanks and filtration systems.


Prepare materials for the production process.


Exhibit detail-oriented documentation skills to ensure Right-First-Time operations (e.G. Tickets, labels, equipment reading)


Escalate process issues as necessary to ensure resolution of issue


Comply with cGMP, SOP and manufacturing documentation.


Use automation to perform production and equipment operations.


Provide support to Manufacturing to meet production demands.


Assemble and prepare equipment for production.


Communicate effectively and professionally in a team environment.

Shift, Schedule & Training Details



  • Regular Shift: Back Half Nights




  • Days: Wednesday Friday, with alternating Saturdays




  • Hours: 6: 00 PM 7: 00 AM (approx. 13-hour shifts)




  • Training Schedule: Please note that the first 2 weeks require a daytime training shift: Monday Friday, 8: 00 AM 5: 00 PM.





Shift Restriction Note: Candidates must be fully available to work the designated day-shift hours during the initial 2-week training period before transitioning to the permanent night shift.


Position Requirements & Ideal Candidate Profile

Education & Experience:




  • Minimum Requirement: High School Diploma or GED.




  • We Welcome Diverse Backgrounds: This is an excellent opportunity for:




    • Motivated individuals with a mechanical background/hands-on experience looking to transition into a new industry.




    • Current college students (Junior, Technical, or Community College) looking for a stable night shift.






  • Preferred Qual ification: Some advanced college-level coursework or a technical degree/certification is highly preferred.









Key Competencies:









  • Compliance & Process-Oriented: Must be able to thrive in a highly reg ulated, fast-paced environment. We are looking for individuals who strictly follow established standard operating procedures (SOPs) and prioritize compliance over "improvising" or tryin g to solve complex process steps without guidance.









  • Resilience & Problem Solving: Ability to adapt and maintain a strong work ethic when facing operational challenges.








Work Environment/P hysical Demands/Safety Considerations



Must be able to work weekends, off-shifts, and overtime as required.


No make-up or jewelry can be worn when working in the clean room environment.


Work on and around pressuriz ed tanks, housings and equipment, which are connected by piping and pumps and services by pressurized steam, water, air and cleaning/sanitizing chemicals systems.


Don gowning in the form of hospital scrubs, coveralls and safety toe footwear with shoe covers being multiple times per shift.


Don lab coats as well as safety glass/goggles, gloves (nitr ile or latex) multiple times per shift.


Handle and work with hazardous materials and chemicals per OSHA guidelines.


Usage of hearing protection and dust masks may be required.


Expected to be on feet stand ing or walking for up to 90% of shift.


Travel up to 30 flights of stairs each shift to maneuver within the facility.


Utilize keyboard and mouse to interact with process automation systems as well as email, word processing/spreadsheets and other online computer systems.


Lift up to 40lb(18.2kg) loads multiple times per shift and carry up to 30 lbs(13.6kg). Team lifting will be used for heavier or awkward lifts/carries up to 20 times per shift.


Push or pull materials with up to 50lb-force with full body. Utilize mechanical means or powered industrial trucks for forces beyond the 50lb-force limit up to 10 times per shift.


Manipulation of process equipment, connections and raw materials may require bending and reaching as well as repetitive twisting gripping hand motions. Where mechanical stress or pressure can be transmitted to the palm and the fingers during hand tool use, especially when large forces must be exerted. Forces should not exceed 22 pounds/inch2 (10 kg/cm2).


In order to operate powered industrial trucks, employee must pass a DOT Physical which includes Blood Pressure <140/90, Vision must be at least 20/40 in both eyes with or without corrective lenses, pass color vision and whisper hearing test as well as have a valid Driver s License






Interview & Hiring Process



  • Interview Format: 30-minute interview.




  • Availability: Interviews are conducted on Thursdays starting at 1: 00 PM.



Hiring Manager Interview Guide (Internal Note)



  • Recommended behavioral question to assess adaptability and resilience: "Tell me about a time you dealt with adversity. How did you handle it, and what was the outcome?"





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About the Company

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Lancesoft

We are a $125 Million, NMSDC-certified Minority & Woman owned Workforce Solutions Company headquartered in the DC metro area with presence across US with global presence - Canada, Mexico, India, UK, Malaysia, Indonasia, Hongkong, Singapore, UAE. We are specialized in providing Workforce Solutions, SOW project delivery, Engineering Solutions, Creative Services. We currently support 100+ Fortune companies globally and across multiple industry segments. We are currently supporting several massive programs across industry segment nationally/globally (Intel, Ally, AMD, QUALCOMM, Morgan Stanley, Kraft/ Mondelez, MNP, Amdocs, Dell, SanDisk, Medtronic, Becton Dickinson, GE, Lockheed Martin, UTC, L-3 Communications, Caterpillar, BMW, Mercedes Benz, National Grid, Dominion, Energy Future Holdings, PSEG, 3M, Fidelity, Aetna, Humana, Johnson & Johnson, Pfizer, Merck etc). 

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender, identity, national origin, disability, or protected veteran status.

COMPANY SIZE
2,000 to 2,499 employees
INDUSTRY
Staffing/Employment Agencies
FOUNDED
2000
WEBSITE
http://www.lancesoft.com/