Drug Product Manufacturing Associate II

Job Description

Job Description

Corporate Overview

Argonaut Manufacturing Services Inc. is a contract manufacturing organization (CMO) headquartered in Carlsbad, CA. The company is dedicated to serving highly innovative companies in the biopharmaceutical and molecular diagnostics industries. Argonaut is a full service, cost-effective partner, providing complete solutions in the areas of formulation, filling and final kitting of reagents and consumables. Argonaut provides the quality and regulatory expertise to assure the highest in quality manufacturing and supply chain excellence.

Pay Range

The pay range for this position is $24.00 - $28.00 per hour. Actual compensation will be based on factors such as location, skills, education, experience, and other relevant qualifications.

Position and Scope

This is a temporary-to-hire, on-site position supporting bulk formulation and/or filling operations for sterile liquid injectable pharmaceutical products under cGMP regulations. The role is Monday-Friday, 8 hours/day (excluding lunch) with a flexible start between 7:00-9:00 am. Overtime, weekends, and holidays may be required.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Performs various routine manufacturing tasks under the direction of internal SOP's and cGMP guidelines.

• Prepares material components for manufacturing operations

• Documents steps clearly and completely in production batch records, logbooks and other controlled forms

• Participates in inspection readiness activities.

• Performs basic arithmetic and algebraic computation

• Maintain cleanliness of areas and equipment

• Performs bulk drug formulation using a variety of lab equipment including mixers, balances, pH meters, etc., gowned in accordance with Class C (ISO 7) conditions

• Performs sterile filtration activities, gowned in accordance with Class C (ISO 7) conditions

• Performs sterile filling of a multitude of solutions including drug product, media, buffers, using an automated filling and closing machine, gowned in accordance with Class C (ISO 7) conditions

• Participates in the execution of validations/qualifications of new processes and equipment

• Collects and disposes of lab wastes according to established procedures

• Collaborate in continuous improvement activities

• This position may require local travel between company facilities within a short distance (approximately 3 miles) based on business needs.

• High School Diploma or Equivalent with 2 - 4 years relevant experience is required, a Bachelors in an Engineering Discipline or Life Science Field preferred.

• Time and project management skills with the ability to multi-task are essential.

• Must be able to effectively communicate within department and cross functionally with other divisions.

• High level of personal and professional integrity and trustworthiness with a strong work ethic and the ability to work independently with minimal direction.

• Experience in a growth-oriented, cGMP contract manufacturing organization with a focus on compliant execution of business is a plus.

Argonaut Manufacturing Services, Inc. is proud to be an equal opportunity employer committed to providing employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age or disability, or any other class protected by Federal, State or local laws. Argonaut complies will all employment eligibility verification requirements of the Immigration and Nationality Act and all must have the authorization to work in the US.