Manufacturing Technician GMP Support

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The Opportunity

• Operate systems that clean and sterilize tanks and filtration systems.

• Prepare solutions for the production process.

• Review documentation and check all calculations (e.g. tickets, labels, equipment reading).

• Troubleshoot equipment and process problems.

• Comply with safety requirements, cGMP, SOP and manufacturing documentation.

• Use of automation to perform production operations.

• Provide support to Manufacturing to meet production demands.

• Operate automated systems for equipment operation.

• Assemble and prepare equipment for production.

• Exhibit detail oriented documentation skills

• Communicate effectively and ability to work in a team environment.

• Exhibit professional interpersonal skills.

• Work with coworkers and supervisor to effectively troubleshoot minor equipment and process issues.

• Follows 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 a positive safety culture in which no one gets hurt.

• A good working knowledge of biopharmaceutical technology and processes.

• Trained and skilled in all operational procedures of at least one manufacturing department.

• Demonstrated ability to independently document and record information related to the process.

• Occasionally makes routine decisions based on experience. Identifies and suggests solutions to common basic problems.

• Recognizes non-routine problems, investigates and suggests potential solutions.

• Judgment is required in resolving problems and making routine recommendations.

• Ability to recognize deviation from accepted practices is required.

Supplementary Responsibilities:

• Clean, assemble, and sterilize equipment using washers and autoclaves.

• Perform facility FIT walkthroughs and create work orders to fix any issues observed.

• Perform sanitization and cleaning per governing SOPs in Grade A/B GMP spaces.

• Monitor and perform audits of tasks such as cleaning and pest control operations within classified environment

• Responsible to participate in cycle counting and inventory of sanitization supplies and gowning articles in order to maintain inventory levels for timely reordering.

Who You Are:

• You have a High School Diploma and 1-3 year related experience working in a GMP work environment

• You possess a Biotech certificate from approved program

• Strong oral and written communication skills.

• Familiarity of computer-based systems

• Background in fermentation

• Ability to receive, interpret and provide basic information and materials involved with the day to day activities of performing the job.

Work Environment / Physical Demands / Safety Considerations:

• Schedule could include a non-rotating 3 or 4-day (12 hour shift including one weekend day), evening or night hours, or full off-shift hours.

• Expected to be on feet for 8 to 10 hours a day.

• Climb upwards of 6 flights of stairs a day to maneuver within the manufacturing facility.

• Lift up to 25 lbs, Carry 25 lbs, Push/Pull force of 50lbs with full body, and Push/Pull force of 24lbs with arms only may be required.

• Ability to bend and lift items from floor level, work with arm extended at chest height while making fine hand and finger manipulations, extend arms above shoulder level to manipulate equipment, and repetitive fine motor skills.

• The clean room environment requires:

  • Gowning in the form of hospital scrubs, coveralls, gloves and steel toe boots must be worn

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

  • Work in clean room environment with large mechanical equipment, piping, and pumps connecting to tanks serviced by high-pressure steam, water and air together this creates a loud environment.

• Work with hazardous materials and chemicals.

*(Hiring for both shifts, graveyard 13hr alternating shifts with 15% shift differential.)

Night 1: Sun, Mon, Tue, & Alternating Sat (7pm - 8am)

Night 2: Wed, Thur, Fri, & Alternating Sat (7pm - 8am)

Relocation benefits are not available for this job posting.

The expected salary range for this position based in South San Francisco is $48,800-$90,600 for the Manufacturing Technician level. Actual pay will be determined based on experience, qualifications, geographic location, and other job-related factors permitted by law. A discretionary annual bonus may be available based on individual and Company performance.

This position also qualifies for the benefits detailed at the link provided below.
Benefits

Genentech is an equal opportunity employer. It is our policy and practice to employ, promote, and otherwise treat any and all employees and applicants on the basis of merit, qualifications, and competence. The company's policy prohibits unlawful discrimination, including but not limited to, discrimination on the basis of Protected Veteran status, individuals with disabilities status, and consistent with all federal, state, or local laws.

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