Production Support Technician I - Equipment Assembly

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Location/Division Specific Information

St. Louis, MO / Drug Substance Division - The Drug Substance Division is one of the five divisions that make up the Pharma Services Group. We specialize in both small and large molecule development and commercial drug substance services. This allows us to serve the needs of Small/Emerging, Mid-Sized, and Large Pharma sectors globally.

Work Schedule: This position will be a 12-hour shift 2/2/3 rotating schedule (2 days on, 2 days off, 3 days on, etc- you will work every other weekend) - from 6:00am to 6:30pm.

Discover Impactful Work:

The candidate will be responsible for the routine performance of operations in support of the manufacture of commercial and clinical biologics. The activities consist of: operation of autoclaves, process secondary containers, process filters, building of process tanks and/ or Bioreactors, perform SAP functions, visual inspection of clean equipment, execution of equipment assembly autoclave validation protocols, environmental cleaning, etc. per established standard operations procedures and in compliance with cGMP documentation practices.

A day in the Life:

• Accurately document all activities per cGMP requirements.
• Maintain cGMP compliance of assigned work and follow all safety procedures, to include the use of Person Protective Equipment.
• Perform basic routine assembly of manufacturing related equipment
• Follow daily production schedule to ensure equipment is maintained for production
• Perform and complete area assigned PMs as requested
• Maintain raw materials inventory
• Participate in cross-functional activities
• Maintain up to date training records
• Participate in shift exchanges, 1-1’s, meetings, attend meetings as vital to facilitate area needs based on changes, etc. (lean activities)

Keys to Success:

Education

• High school diploma or GED required.

Experience

• 1 years of confirmed experience, or equivalent combination of education and experience preferred.
• Experience in manufacturing and/or GMP environment preferred.

Knowledge, Skills, Abilities

Knowledge

• Understanding ‘why’ and not just the ‘how’ of processes and practices
• Knowledge of cGMP practices, aseptic techniques, or chemical concepts required.

Skills

• Mechanical Skills/ Analytical Skills/Method Automation
• MS Office
• Strong math skills
• Strong prioritization skills
• Detail oriented
• Results driven
• Safety Approach

Abilities

• Able to read, write, and communicate in English
• Able to understand and carry out instructions
• Reliable
• Strong communication (written and verbal)
• Efficiently multi-task
• Able to work independently and as part of a team in an environment of change
• Able to recognize problems developing, not just occurring

Physical Requirements / Work Environment

• Occasional heavy lifting or moving required
• Must be willing to wear a full gowning suit which includes: bodysuit, gloves, hair & beard nets, face covers, and safety glasses. These items are prohibited: makeup, jewelry, nail polish, cologne / perfume, scented lotions or hair care products.

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