Manufacturing Associate (Filling Department)

Those who join Emergent BioSolutions feel a sense of ownership about their future. You will excel in an environment characterized by respect, innovation and growth opportunities. Here, you will join passionate professionals who advance their scientific, technical and professional skills to develop products designed-to protect life.

Job Summary

The Manufacturing Associate role supports the filling of specialty pharmaceutical products and directly contributes to our mission of protecting and enhancing life. Please note that this role is an entry level role and if the selected candidate does not possess transferrable experience, they will receive thorough training at the start of their employment.

Responsibilities 
Reasonable accommodations will be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
•    Lives our culture of “right the first time” and ensures quality and accuracy in day-to-day activities.
•    Executes and documents procedural steps in compliance with current Good Manufacturing Practices (cGMP) standards and other regulatory requirements.
•    Operates machinery; assembles and disassembles equipment as required.
o    Operation of vial washer, depyrogenation oven, steam sterilizers, freeze dryers, integrity testers and other related equipment.
o    Performing product sterile filtration, filling, and capping operations.
•    Escalates problems, concerns, or deviations in a timely manner. 
•    Maintain production areas in a tidy, 6 sigma (6S) standard including cleaning and sanitization of work areas. 
•    Identifies and communicates process improvement and operational excellence initiatives.
•    Exercises judgment within defined procedures and practices to determine appropriate action.
•    May require cross training between core manufacturing operations departments  

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature of work performed by those in this job.  It is not an exhaustive list of all duties, and other duties may be assigned.

Education, Experience & Skills
•    High school Diploma or equivalent is required; Pharmaceutical manufacturing diploma or Bachelors’ degree in Science is considered an asset. 
•    Previous experience working in a regulated environment is considered an asset. 
•    Ability to read, understand, and follow standard operating procedures, protocols, work instructions, and other policies/procedures is required. 
•    Strong written and verbal communication skills. 
•    Ability to work in a group environment.
•    Strong accuracy and attention to detail is a must.
•    Knowledge of pharmaceutical regulatory requirements is required.
•    Working knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite Products such as Excel, Word, and Outlook.
•    Ability to adapt to and complete shift work including days, evenings and nights. 
•    Able to work on ladders or at heights when required.
•    Ability to lift and move materials/equipment when needed. 
•    Ability to enter confined spaces.
•    Ability to pass a pre-employment medical and criminal background check. 
•    This role requires the removal of all jewellery, wristwatches, make-up and any other non-essential items as per gowning requirements. 
•    This role requires incumbents to successfully complete pre-employment medical. 

Salary range: $19.23-$23.00 pr/hr (based on experience)

There are physical/mental demands and work environment characteristics that must be met by an individual to successfully perform the essential functions of the job. This information is available upon request from the candidate.

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