Job Details
Overview:
Follow Your Genki to North America's largest, state-of-the-art Life Science Manufacturing Facility & CDMO
The work we do at FDB has never been more importantand we are looking for talented candidates to join us. We are growing our locations, our capabilities, and our teams, and looking for passionate, mission-driven people like you who want to make a real difference in peoples lives. Join FDB and help manufacture the next vaccine, cure, or gene therapy in partnership with some of the most innovative biopharma companies across the globe. We are proud to cultivate a culture that will fuel your passion, energy and drive - what we call Genki.
Join us
We are growing our locations and are investing more than $2 billion into establishing a new large-scale manufacturing site for biopharmaceuticals in the United States to accelerate the growth of our Bio CDMO (Contract and Development Manufacturing Organization) business. This will be the largest end-to-end cell culture CDMO provider in North America.
The new site will offer end-to-end solutions to our customers looking to manufacture biopharmaceuticals in the US. In addition to drug substance manufacture, it will also provide automated fill-finish and assembly, packaging, and labeling services. The new state-of-the-art facility is located in Holly Springs, North Carolina, United States.
*** Please note that this posting represents 3 openings ***
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About This Role
The manufacturing associate in Drug Product Manufacturing will have a primary task for operation of filling line including all tasks related. This role will also support projects which influence manufacturing processes for DPM including training of others. This position will also support and assist in scheduling daily manufacturing activities for the team. This manufacturing facility will be 24/7 operational and the role may require to be flexible with working hours or shift rotation.
While in project phase, the schedule will be Monday-Friday during normal business hours. Upon transitioning to operations, this position will transition to a day or night shift that will be defined prior to the transition.
What Youll Do
During the project phase
- Participate and support testing activities, such as FAT, PQ etc. as well as other related activities
- Support and contribute to the preparation of the documentation package as e.g., Standard Operating Procedures, Work Instructions
- Contribute to the preparation for operational readiness related to bulk drug product manufacturing
- Possible assignments include: Supporting projects related to procedure review and/or creation, development or transfer of manufacturing business processes as well as testing and commissioning support
- Travel up to 0-25% (international or domestic) may be required during the project phase
In operations
- Lead, execute and document manufacturing processing steps and/or manufacturing support activities as well as process monitoring and control
- Perform operations of the Drug product filling line
- Execute validation protocols according to cGMP Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs)
- Own the establishment of processes and trainings to become a trainer for coworkers
- Maintain compliance of GMP documents and ensure own training level is complaint and maintained
- Support and/or assist senior level associates or supervisor with scheduling daily activities on drug product manufacturing floor, as needed???
- This role requires shift work (weekend and potential for nights)
- Perform other duties as assigned
Who You Are
You have an advanced understanding of manufacturing run cadence and order of shift activities. You have prior cGMP experience from an aseptic pharmaceutical environment. You have operational experience within filling and visual inspection processes and production equipment. You have a strong troubleshooting ability. You have strong verbal and written communication skills. You have strong time management skills. You have the ability to adapt in a fast paced, changing environment and are able to pivot and adjust plans accordingly. You are able to think critically and have superior problem-solving skills. You have a team based attitude and the ability to work in a global team environment, ability to build relationships and the ability to communicate effectively with others.
Basic Requirements
- High School Diploma or GED
- 6+ years of direct experience in a manufacturing environment
Preferred Requirements
- Associates Degree + 4 years of direct experience in a cGMP manufacturing environment OR
- BA/BS + 2 years of direct experience in a cGMP manufacturing environment
- Equivalent Military training or experience
- Experience on specific unit operations (ex: Viral Filtration and Bulk Dispensing)
- Understanding of manufacturing run cadence and order of shift activities
- Knowledge of cGMP, safety and operational procedures
- A high degree of knowledge and expertise of the operation of specific production equipment
WORKING 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
FDBN is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identify or any other protected class. If an accommodation to the application process is needed, please email ...@fujifilm.com.
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PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS
PHYSICAL DEMANDS
Will work in environment which may necessitate respiratory protection No x Yes
May work in Mechanical/Production spaces that may require hearing protection and enrollment in a hearing conservation program. No x Yes
Will work in environment operating a motor vehicle or Powered Industrial Truck. No x Yes
Ability to discern audible cues. No x Yes
Ability to inspect or perform a task with 20/20 corrected vision, visual acuity, including distinguishing color. x No Yes
WORKING ENVIRONMENT
PHYSICAL DEMANDS
Ability to ascend or descend ladders, scaffolding, ramps, etc. No x Yes
Ability to stand for prolonged periods of time. No x Yes frequency/minutes (If yes, may specify frequency/duration: up to 15, 30, 120, 240
minutes)
Ability to sit for prolonged periods of time. No x Yes frequency/minutes (If yes, may specify frequency/duration: up to 15, 30, 120, 240
minutes)
Ability to conduct activities using repetitive motions that include writs, hands and/or fingers. No x Yes
Ability to operate machinery and/or power tools. x No Yes
Ability to conduct work that includes moving objects up to X pounds. No x Yes If yes, x 10 lbs. x 33 lbs.
Ability to bend, push or pull, reach to retrieve materials from 18 to 60 in height, and use twisting motions. No x Yes
ENVIRONMENTAL CONDITIONS
Will work in warm/cold environments x No Yes Range (If yes, specify approximate temperature ranges.)
Will work in outdoor elements such as precipitation and wind. x No Yes
Will work in small and/or enclosed spaces. x No Yes
Will work in heights greater than 4 feet. No x Yes