Manufacturing Technician, Packaging (Day Shift)

At Roche, 94,000 people across 100 countries are pushing back the frontiers of healthcare. Working together, we've become one of the world's leading research-focused healthcare groups. Our success is built on innovation, curiosity, and diversity. We believe every employee makes a difference. We are passionate about transforming patients' lives. We are courageous in both decision and action, we believe that good business means a better world.

The focus of Hillsboro Technical Operations (HTO) is Drug Product manufacturing (Component Prep & Compounding, Liquid/Lyophilized Filling, Automated/Manual Inspection, Packaging/Finished Products and Distribution.)

Main Purpose of the Position:

Under the direction of Manufacturing or Packaging Supervisor or other qualified Operations Specialist, perform a wide variety of tasks and operations that are required to formulate, fill, inspect and package sterile pharmaceutical products in a state-of-the-art, automated production and packaging facility. Troubleshoot, maintain, and assemble all production equipment as required. Assist the Operations Specialist on major equipment overhauls, repairs, and installations as necessary. All operations will be carried out in compliance with cGMPs, Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs), product recipes, and Genentech standards.

Candidates must be available to work any shift including nights, weekends and holidays.

Traits:

• Passion and drive to develop and maintain a LEAN culture dedicated to providing the best results for our internal and external customers
• Embraces Class A principles and behaviors
• Continuously in search of ways to maintain the highest levels of productivity
• Actively participates in a teamwork environment that maintains a high performance culture

Responsibilities:

• Adhere to all plant safety policies and procedures and proactively identify unsafe conditions
• Perform safety and housekeeping audits as required
• Assist in set up, change over, and test run equipment for various-sized vials and packages as required
• Supporting the Operations Specialist Maintenance, and/or outside services in the repair, maintenance, and calibration of GNE Systems as required
• Perform training of other Technicians
• Assist in the development of plant SOP's and training materials
• Execute production recipes, check-in equipment, and perform material movements using automated computer software applications (SAP and MES systems)
• Operate all formulation, sterile filling, inspection, and final vial packaging equipment in the plant
• Perform preparation of sterile components
• Assist in the cleaning, set-up, sterilization, and disassembly on a variety of processing equipment
• Perform bulk thaw, dilution, and formulation operations
• Performing manual inspection of empty vials and filled product with a focus on quality and efficiency
• Conduct environmental monitoring activities in the manufacturing areas as required
• Prior to start-up, during processing, and at the completion of the manufacturing process, perform all documentation and clerical functions to provide the proper accountability and traceability of components and finished product
• At the start and finish of each shift, report and make recommendations regarding equipment, supplies, required repairs, process concerns, safety concerns, and areas for improvement in reliability, yield, and efficiency
• Work effectively and efficiently in a team-oriented environment to ensure maximum and high-quality output
• Perform cleaning and housekeeping duties as required

Qualifications / Requirements:

Education:

• High school diploma or equivalent AND
• Graduate of a two-year Associates Degree program in Electrical/Mechanical Technology (or equivalent) is a plus.

Experience:

• 1 to 2 years (within the last 7 years) experience in the operation of complex mechanical equipment used in the washing, filling, conveying, sealing, inspection and packaging of products/containers is highly desirable
• Target industries include pharmaceutical, biotechnology, biomedical, electronic, and chemical, food, cosmetics, and/or other medical industries

Computer Skills:

• Must be computer literate, including ability to interface with computer systems and PLC-based logic
• Must be comfortable working with Microsoft suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint), navigating through web pages and email
• Must possess basic typing skills

Relocation benefits are not available for this job posting.

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