Manufacturing Associate 5 - Downstream (Night Shift)

Position Overview This role will lead and execute manufacturing processing steps, associated activities, and assist the supervisor as required. This role operates on a 2-2-3 schedule for Night Shift - 6P-6A. Location: Holly Springs, North Carolina. Job Description What You'll Do Adhere to strict safety protocols and contribute to culture of safety within the manufacturing environment. Lead, execute and document manufacturing processing steps and/or manufacturing support activities, process monitoring and control within a functional area, ensuring compliance with Standard operating procedures (SOPs) and cGMP regulations. Oversee and/or perform in-process testing (pH, conductivity, visual inspection) Execute validation protocols. Provide approval as a backup to the supervisor. Maintain training to perform all required activities. Train and mentor junior manufacturing associates to enhance team capabilities. Support scheduling daily activities on the manufacturing floor and act as a back-up for the supervisor, as needed. Lead troubleshooting as required for operational issues. Assist the supervisor with shift huddles and tier escalations, investigation, and continuous improvement (CI) projects, as needed. Area lead for cycle counts and materials management. Other duties as assigned. This role requires shift work (weekend and potential for nights). Basic Requirements 8 Years of experience in life sciences manufacturing with a High School Diploma or GED OR 6 Years of experience in life sciences manufacturing with an Associate's Degree OR 4 Years of experience in life sciences manufacturing with a Bachelor's Degree OR Equivalent Military Experience Preferred Requirements Associate's Degree BA/BS Degree, preferably in Life Sciences or Engineering Proficient understanding of cGMP regulations and pharmaceutical industry standards Fully qualified in a functional area (Ex: Drug Product Formulation and Filling, Weigh and Dispense, Cell Culture or Purification) while also acting as an SME on all unit operations within that functional area (i.e. Inoc, Seed Train and Production Bioreactor) BioWorks Certification Work Conditions & Physical Requirements Be exposed to an environment that may necessitate respiratory protection Be exposed to noisy environments Have a normal range of vision Climb ladders and stairs of various heights Experience prolonged sitting, standing, walking, bending, stooping and stretching throughout the shift, up to 12 hours Use hand-eye coordination and manual dexterity sufficient to operate a computer keyboard, telephone, calculator, and other office equipment is required May be required to lift up to 50 pounds on occasion EEO Information Fujifilm is committed to providing equal opportunities in hiring, promotion and advancement, compensation, benefits, and training regardless of nationality, age, gender, sexual orientation or gender identity, race, ethnicity, religion, political creed, ideology, national, or social origin, disability, veteran status, etc. ADA Information If you require reasonable accommodation in completing this application, interviewing, completing any pre-employment testing, or otherwise participating in the employee selection process, please direct your inquiries to our HR Department (View email address on click.appcast.io). #J-18808-Ljbffr Merck & Co.