Manufacturing Technician

Manufacturing TechnicianIntegrated Resources, Inc is a premier staffing firm recognized as one of the tri-states most well-respected professional specialty firms. IRI has built its reputation on excellent service and integrity since its inception in 1996. Our mission centers on delivering only the best quality talent, the first time and every time. We provide quality resources in four specialty areas: Information Technology (IT), Clinical Research, Rehabilitation Therapy and Nursing.Job DescriptionSCOPE OF RESPONSIBILITY: The Tech positions will be the primary entry point for GMP Manufacturing of biologics at the Carlsbad site. Differentiation on Tech level will be based on experience levels in GMP Manufacturing at both the Carlsbad site and at external locations. These positions do not have supervisory responsibility. Employees will support projects in conjunction with other GMP Manufacturing personnel (Leads, Supervisors, Managers). Employees will have no specific decision-making authority as they are asked to follow GMP batch records. Employees are expected to prepare suites for manufacturing, to document deviations, and to operate in a safe manner for the employee, others in the GMP Manufacturing suites, and for the Product being manufactured. PURPOSE OF THE POSITION : The Manufacturing Technician in the Operations department is responsible for performing cGMP biopharmaceutical cell culture, buffer and medium preparation, membrane clarification, membrane concentration and buffer exchange, column purification, terminal filtration, Fill and Finish, stocking supplies and raw materials, and cleaning process equipment. They perform all their GMP operations with supervision as necessary. Manufacturing Technicians are progressively developing competency in cGMP manufacturing of biopharmaceuticals and will be trained towards proficiency in all production unit operations.QualificationsEducation: Bachelor of Science degree or equivalent work experience.Experience: Minimum of 3 years of directly related experience.Essential and Critical Skills:Knowledge of biology and chemistryKnowledge of relevant unit operations.Sterile cell cultureDisposable bioreactors (25 to 100L, Wave, SUB) / viral vector manufacturingDisposable clarification / filtration (pharmaceutical unit operations)Ultrafiltartion / DiafiltrationGE Process Skid operation / column chromatography / column packingBulk Drug Formulation and dilutionSterile Fill / FinishWorking knowledge of desktop computers and technical equipmentThe work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.While performing the duties of this job, the employee is occasionally exposed to work near moving mechanical parts; fumes or airborne particles; toxic or caustic chemicals; risk of electrical shock and vibration. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.The employee may frequently be required to sit and talk or hear. The employee is occasionally required to stand; walk; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms; climb or balance; stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl and taste or smell. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds. Specific vision abilities by this job include close vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus.The employee must be able to work off-shifts, weekends, and additional hours as required.The employee must have the ability to perform moderately physical activity.The employee must have the ability to perform very complex tasks with attention to detail.The employee must be self motivated, work well in a group, and communicate well with all levels of the operations team.