Manufacturing Technician 1 - MD Fill

Job Description

This is our MD Fill - Aseptic Gown - B2 night shift:  6pm-6:30am Wednesday - Friday & every other Saturday

Performs functions associated with cGMP manufacturing operations within the biologics production facility, including working with engineers in set-up and calibration tasks, as well as performing rework and quality testing related to the production of parts, components and final materials. Uses sophisticated programs (such as LIMS, SAP, automated control systems, etc.) to collect and evaluate operating data, which can be used to conduct on-line adjustments to products, instruments or equipment. Determines and may assist in developing methods and procedures to control or modify the manufacturing process.

Responsibilities

• Must have the ability to become aseptic gown certified.
• Shipping finished materials.
• Maintaining inventory levels.
• Sampling of in process and raw materials.
• Running glass washer / autoclave.
• Buffer / media preparation.
• Equipment preparation (CIP / SIP).
• Cell culture (from vial thaw to production scale).
• Column chromatography.
• Tangential flow filtration
• Wear an aseptic gown during an 8 hr shift. This gown covers the full body.
• Willing to complete a lot cleaning sanitation during the work shift  
• Follow all clean room entry and exit procedures
• Wear the required aseptic gowning and PPE correctly at all times
• Perform hand hygiene and sanitization before entering the clean room
• Maintain aseptic technique to prevent contamination of materials and products
• Sanitize work surfaces, tools, and equipment on a frequent and consistent basis
• Minimize movement, talking, and unnecessary activity in the clean room
• Inspect gowning and PPE for proper fit and integrity before use
• Report any contamination concerns, spills, or equipment issues immediately
• Handle sterile materials only in approved areas and in a controlled manner
• Follow all environmental monitoring and cleaning requirements
• Dispose of waste and contaminated materials according to procedure
• Complete all required documentation accurately and on time. Good hand writing will be a huge plus.

Please note that the YouTube video is not owned, produced, or sponsored by AbbVie and does not accurately depict AbbVie’s aseptic processes and procedures. The video is provided solely as an example of the aseptic gowning process. 

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rngOnQle5ew

Qualifications

This is our MD Fill - Aseptic Gown - B2 night shift:  6pm-6:30am Wednesday - Friday & every other Saturday

• Must have the ability to become aseptic gown certified.
• High School diploma (or equivalent experience), with 2+ years experience. Associates degree in science, with 1+ years relevant experience. Bachelor's Degree with 0+ year relevant experience.
• Aseptic experience (Preferred) 
• Aseptic PPE Experience (Preferred)
• Acquires job skills and learns company policies and procedures to complete routine tasks.
• Works on assignments that are routine in nature, requiring limited judgment.
• Has the ability to recognize when accepted practices are deviated from.
• Normally receives detailed instructions on all work.
• Works under close supervision.

Additional Information

Applicable only to applicants applying to a position in any location with pay disclosure requirements under state or local law: ​

• The compensation range described below is the range of possible base pay compensation that the Company believes in good faith it will pay for this role at  the time of this posting based on the job grade for this position. Individual compensation paid within this range will depend on many factors  including  geographic location, and we may ultimately  pay more or less than the posted range. This range may be  modified in the future. ​

• We offer a comprehensive package of benefits including paid time off (vacation, holidays, sick), medical/dental/vision insurance and 401(k) to eligible employees.​

• This job is eligible to  participate in our short-term incentive programs.  ​

Note: No amount of pay is  considered to be wages or compensation until such amount is earned,  vested,  and determinable. The amount and availability of  any bonus, commission, incentive, benefits, or any other form of compensation and benefits that are allocable to a   particular employee  remains in the Company's sole and absolute discretion unless and until paid and may be  modified at the Company’s sole and absolute discretion,  consistent with applicable law. ​

AbbVie is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to operating with integrity, driving innovation, transforming lives and serving our community.  Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled. 

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Compensation: 18.6 to 24.5 (USD) (HOURLY)