Manufacturing Technician - Contract

Title: Manufacturing Technician
Location: Los Angeles, CA
Duration: 6+ Months
Shift Need: Graveyard Shift (estimate 10pm to 6 am)

POSITION SUMMARY
The manufacturing technician is an integral part of the overall process required to convert human plasma to injectable protein therapies. The technician is responsible for the set-up, operation and cleaning of various types of process equipment utilized to separate, purify, fill, inspect and package the protein products manufactured by Client.


ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES may include the following. Other duties may be assigned.
* Responsible for equipment setup and operation in a biologics processing environment for plasma derived pharmaceuticals.
* Strict adherence to procedures and practices according to FDA regulations.
* Strong emphasis on documentation according to FDA regulations.
* Adhere to departmental corporate safety policies.
* Responsible for facility and equipment cleaning.
* All work is performed in a clean room (sanitized) manufacturing environment.
* Responsible for basic process analysis such as pH, refractive index, turbidity, and conductivity measurements.
* Operates manufacturing equipment such as ultrafiltration (UF) units, chromatography columns, Clean In Place (CIP) systems, Steam In Place (SIP) systems and centrifuges.
* Utilizes touch screen Operator Interface Terminals (Client).

REQUIRED EXPERIENCE/SKILLS & EDUCATIONAL QUALIFICATIONS

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
* High school diploma or GED required. Associate "s degree, applicable certification, and/or military veterans preferred.
* Must be proactive, results oriented, and have strong attention to detail.
* Self-starter with strong work ethic and the ability to exercise good judgment.
* Ability to effectively prioritize and manage multiple tasks to meet targeted deadlines.
* Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to interact with personnel at all levels in a team environment.
* Must be able to read, write, and speak English.
* Computer literacy with proficiency in MS Office (Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint).
* Must be flexible with working hours / shifts in order to accommodate the 24 hour, 7 day plant operation.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS
* Ability to lift /move up to 50 pounds.
* Ability to stand for extended periods - up to four (4) hours at a time.
* Manual dexterity to perform all job functions.
* Ability to gown and work in an aseptic/clean room environment.
* Exposure to toxic/caustic chemicals and biological hazards.