Manufacturing Lead Upstream - Days

Position Overview This role will lead and execute manufacturing processing steps, associated activities, and assist the supervisor as required. This manufacturing facility will be 24/7 operational and the role may require to be flexible with working hours and shift rotation. Company Overview At FUJIFILM Biotechnologies, we are advancing tomorrow's medicines and are a part of life-impacting projects alongside today’s most innovative biopharmaceutical companies. 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 Adheres to strict safety protocols and contributes to building a culture of safety within the manufacturing environment. Leads, executes, and documents manufacturing processing steps or support activities, process monitoring and control within a functional area, ensuring compliance with standard operating procedures (SOPs) and Current Good Manufacturing Practice (CGMP) regulations. Oversees, leads, or performs in-process sampling and testing (e.g., pH, conductivity, visual inspection). Executes validation protocols according to CGMP SOPs and provides approval as a back‑up for the supervisor/manager, as needed. Trains and mentors junior associates to enhance team capabilities. Supports scheduling daily activities on the manufacturing floor and serves as a back‑up for the supervisor, as needed. Leads troubleshooting for operational issues. Assists the supervisor with shift huddles and tier escalations, investigations, and continuous improvement projects. Performs other duties, as assigned. Requirements High School Diploma/GED with 8+ years of experience in a CGMP manufacturing environment; or Associate's degree in life science with 6+ years of experience in a CGMP manufacturing environment; or Bachelor's degree in life science with 4+ years of experience in a CGMP environment; or Equivalent Military training or experience. Preferred Requirements Experience with multiple unit operations (e.g., Chromatography, UFDF, etc.) and fully qualified in at least one functional area. Physical Demands Ability to ascend or descend ladders, scaffolding, ramps, etc. Will work in an environment which 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.