Manufacturing Technician II

About the Role

In this role, you will help support manufacturing operations by executing production processes in a highly regulated environment while following quality, safety, and compliance requirements. You will be part of a team that performs both manual and automated manufacturing activities and contributes to the reliable production of pharmaceutical products. Working under the guidance of manufacturing leadership, you will play a key role in maintaining operational excellence through adherence to established procedures and standards.

How You Will Contribute

• Execute manufacturing processes by performing manual and automated production activities in accordance with established procedures and regulatory requirements.
• Follow safety and compliance standards by adhering to safety rules, standard operating procedures, good manufacturing practices, and company policies.
• Complete production documentation by accurately recording and maintaining required paperwork in accordance with documentation and manufacturing guidelines.
• Support manufacturing operations by receiving, distributing, and managing supplies needed within the production area.
• Manage hazardous waste activities by removing and handling waste according to established safety requirements.
• Troubleshoot production issues by responding to process alarms and resolving minor process-related problems when they arise.
• Communicate operational concerns by reporting safety, quality, compliance, and equipment issues to manufacturing leadership.
• Contribute to team development and improvement efforts by supporting training activities, participating in document reviews, and engaging in safety and continuous improvement teams.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED with at least 1 year of related experience, or an associate degree or higher with no prior experience required.
• General working knowledge of manufacturing techniques and related production processes.
• Basic automation experience using systems such as DeltaV, electronic batch management systems, or programmable logic controllers.
• Familiarity with pharmaceutical manufacturing equipment, including centrifuges, filtration systems, and clean-in-place or steam-in-place systems.
• Ability to understand and follow detailed written procedures in a regulated manufacturing environment.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills in English and understanding of current good manufacturing practice requirements.
• Proficiency with basic mathematics and the ability to work with both metric and U.S. measurement systems.
• Strong interpersonal, teamwork, computer, and basic chemical and biological safety knowledge.

Important Considerations

• Must be able to lift, push, pull and carry up to 50 lbs. with a work partner.
• Must be able to stand for extended periods of time throughout the duration of an 8 or 12 hour shift.
• Must be able to climb ladders and stairs while wearing special gowning.
• May require bending, twisting, reaching, and/or squatting motions to perform certain tasks.
• Must be able to work in controlled environments requiring special gowning and wear protective clothing over the head, face, hands, feet and body.
• No make-up, jewelry, contact lenses, nail polish or artificial fingernails may be worn in the manufacturing environment.
• Will work around chemicals such as alcohol, acids, buffers and filter aid that may require respiratory protection.
• May work in a cold, wet environment.
• Must be able to work overtime as required, on any shift.
• May be required to work in a confined area.