Manufacturing Associate (Multiple Openings) - DAY SHIFT

Position Overview We have opportunities for Manufacturing Associates at several levels within our Drug Substance production teams who are willing and able to work on a DAY SHIFT (Approximately 7:00AM-7:00PM). These roles will execute manufacturing processing steps and associated activities when operational. Our facility will be 24/7 operational and our manufacturing teams work 12-hour shifts on a 2-2-3 calendar rotation. Please note that this posting represents multiple openings within our manufacturing organization. Company Overview At FUJIFILM Biotechnologies, we’re leading the charge in advancing tomorrow’s medicines. If you want to be a part of life-impacting projects alongside today’s most innovative biopharmaceutical companies, FUJIFILM Biotechnologies could be the right place for you. From our Bioprocess Innovation Center to our cGMP-compliant manufacturing site, we thrive on collaboration, creativity, and purpose. Whether your expertise lies in research, manufacturing, or production, you’ll find a home here where your efforts directly improve patients’ lives. Together, let’s shape the future of healthcare. Situated at the cross-section of Morrisville and Research Triangle Park (RTP), North Carolina, our site is at the heart of a booming biotech hub surrounded by top universities, vibrant communities, and various outdoor opportunities. Fujifilm is globally headquartered in Tokyo with over 70,000 employees across four key business segments of healthcare, electronics, business innovation, and imaging. We are guided and united by our Group Purpose of “giving our world more smiles.” Job Description Responsibilities Executes and documents manufacturing processing steps or support activities, process monitoring, and control within functional areas in manufacturing (e.g., Fermentation, Purification, Recovery, Cell Culture) and/or support functions (e.g., Glasswash, Buffer/Solution Prep) Performs in-process sampling and testing (e.g., pH, conductivity, visual inspection) Executes validation protocols according to Current Good Manufacturing Practice (CGMP) standard operating procedures (SOPs) Maintains training to perform all required activities Performs manufacturing task execution using all applicable areas of Distributed Control Systems (DCS) (Delta V, 800xA, Unicorn, etc.) Conducts takeouts, identity check returns and other tasks in Manufacturing Execution System (MES) Performs clean-in-place (CIP), steam-in-place (SIP) and other equipment cleanings Senior level technician roles are leaders within manufacturing operations and are additionally responsible for Serving as a subject matter expert (SME) in core responsibilities for manufacturing assigned area Trains and mentors junior associates to enhance team capabilities Supports scheduling daily activities on the manufacturing floor, as needed Leads troubleshooting for operational issues, as required Assists the supervisor with shift huddles and tier escalations, investigations, and continuous improvement projects, as needed Leads manufacturing operations tasks, as needed Performs other duties, as assigned Basic Requirements Production Technician I High School Diploma/GED with 1-2 years of related experience Associate’s Degree in Life Sciences with 0 years of related experience Equivalent Military training/experience Production Technician II High School Diploma or GED with 2 years of related experience in Life Sciences Manufacturing Associate’s Degree in Life Sciences with 0 years of related experience Equivalent Military training/experience Production Technician III High School Diploma or GED with 4 years of related experience in Life Sciences Manufacturing Associate’s Degree with 2 years of experience in Life Sciences Manufacturing BA/BS preferably in Life Sciences/Engineering with 0 years of experience Equivalent Military training/experience Production Technician IV High School Diploma or GED with 6 years of experience in Life Sciences Manufacturing Associate degree with 4 years’ experience in Life Sciences Manufacturing BA/BS preferably in Life Sciences/Engineering with 2 years of experience in Life Sciences Manufacturing Equivalent Military training/experience Production Technician V High School Diploma or GED with 7 years of experience in a Life Sciences Manufacturing environment Associate Degree with 6 years’ experience in a Life Sciences Manufacturing environment BA/BS, preferably in Life Sciences/Engineering with 4 years of experience in Life Sciences Manufacturing Equivalent Military Experience Manufacturing Lead High School Diploma or GED with 8 years’ experience in a Life Sciences Manufacturing environment Associate Degree with 6 years’ experience in a Life Sciences Manufacturing environment BA/BS, preferably in Life Sciences/Engineering with 4 years of experience in Life Sciences Manufacturing Equivalent Military Experience Physical Demands Ability to ascend or descend ladders, scaffolding, ramps, etc. Will work in environment that may necessitate respiratory protection. Ability to inspect or perform a task with 20/20 corrected vision, visual acuity, including distinguishing color. Ability to stand for prolonged periods of time up to 240 minutes. Ability to sit for prolonged periods of time up to 240 minutes. Ability to conduct activities using repetitive motions that include wrists, hands and/or fingers. Ability to conduct work that includes moving objects up to 33 pounds. Ability to bend, push or pull, reach to retrieve materials from 18" to 60" in height, and use twisting motions. Environmental Conditions Will work in warm/cold environments (0-100°F). 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.