Vaccine Manufacturing Operations Technician- USA - North Carolina - Durham (Old Oxford)

Job Description

We are seeking Growth and Improvement minded Vaccine Manufacturing Operations Technicians that can help drive our Strategic Operating Priorities.

Invent | Pursue the Most Promising Internal and External Science to Address Significant Unmet Medical NeedsExecute | Prioritize Resources Behind Our Key Growth Drivers (Oncology, Vaccines, Select Specialty Areas, Animal Health) While Optimizing Our Base Business)Adapt | Develop Our People, Culture and Business Model to Evolve with a Dynamic LandscapeDiverse Talent | We are committed to providing an inclusive and welcoming environment with supporting leadership behaviors because having a high-performing, engaged workforce is critical to our ability to deliver innovative solutions to patients and customers around the worldValues and Standards | Our Steadfast Commitment to Our Values and Standards will Continue to Guide Us as We Take on New Challenges and Will Always be Fundamental to Our Success – They are a Competitive Advantage for Us

Strategic Summary

The Vaccine Manufacturing Operations Technician is an excellent opportunity for experienced individuals that are interested in working in vaccine production and manufacturing operations. The individual in this position will support the vaccine manufacturing process through hands on processing activities and include the execution of aseptic processing requirements, adherence to Good Manufacturing Practices, and working in a self-directed team environment to accomplish shift and departmental goals.

Key Responsibilities

Works collaboratively with all operations and support personnel, performing manual and automated processing of vaccine manufacturing equipment, performing general troubleshooting tasks, and supporting functions necessary for the production of vaccinesExecutes all documentation and clerical functions necessary for proper accountability and trace-ability of productMaintains, inventories, and transports all required processing equipment, materials, supplies and products needed to support manufacturing   Operates various computer-controlled process support/process equipment (i.e. washer, autoclave, vial filler, lyophilizer, capping/inspect machines, etc.)Assists in troubleshooting of equipmentCompletes housekeeping in all work areas | Executes facility sanitization and decontamination according to approved proceduresCompletes in-process testing and inspections supporting the vaccine manufacturing, validation, and development processes Identifies and addresses compliance, environmental, safety, and process deviations as appropriate and escalates to appropriate personnelMaintains, cleans and prepares equipment used in vaccine manufacturing processSchedules and completes environmental monitoring during processing and records results in the computerized database system | Provides timely delivery of sample and other materials as required to appropriate laboratories, coordinating with Quality and LogisticsAttends and actively participates in safety and housekeeping, walkthroughs, 5S, kaizen events, or any other operations, lean six-sigma, quality, safety or environmental training/initiativesServes on safety, quality and other committees

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent with 2 years relevant experience or Bachelor or Associate degree in Life Science or Engineering

Required

Work independently and as a Team member with Integrity | Precision | Accomplishment | Motivational Ambition | RespectSuccessfully pass Aseptic gowning qualification | Aseptic gowning requires that all skin and hair be covered through wearing the following: Beard/mustache cover, hair net, hood and face mask, goggles, jumpsuit, gloves and boots Must be willing and able to lift 50 lbs.Basic computer literacy (internet browsers, e-mail, word processing)

Preferred

BioWorks Certificate (working in an FDA regulated industry)Utilizing System Applications and Products in a manufacturing settingUse of Electronic Batch Records Environmental Monitoring and Sampling

Schedule Requirements

12-hour Night Shift (6:00 PM to 6:30 AM) on a rotating 2-2-3 schedule | Includes working alternating weekends and holidays

NOTICE FOR INTERNAL APPLICANTS

In accordance with Managers' Policy - Job Posting and Employee Placement, all employees subject to this policy are required to have a minimum of twelve (12) months of service in current position prior to applying for open positions. If you have been offered a separation benefits package, but have not yet reached your separation date and are offered a position within the salary and geographical parameters as set forth in the Summary Plan Description (SPD) of your separation package, then you are no longer eligible for your separation benefits package. To discuss in more detail, please contact your HRBP or Talent Acquisition Advisor. MSJR VETJOBS #EBRG TechnicianDurham

Employees working in roles that the Company determines require routine collaboration with external stakeholders, such as customer-facing commercial, or research-based roles, will be expected to comply not only with Company policy but also with policies established by such external stakeholders (for example, a requirement to be vaccinated against COVID-19 in order to access a facility or meet with stakeholders). Please understand that, as permitted by applicable law, if you have not been vaccinated against COVID-19 and an essential function of your job is to call on external stakeholders who require vaccination to enter their premises or engage in face-to-face meetings, then your employment may pose an undue burden to business operations, in which case you may not be offered employment, or your employment could be terminated. Please also note that, where permitted by applicable law, the Company reserves the right to require COVID-19 vaccinations for positions, such as in Global Employee Health, where the Company determines in its discretion that the nature of the role presents an increased risk of disease transmission.

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Effective September 5, 2023, employees in office-based positions in the U.S. will be working a Hybrid work consisting of three total days on-site per week, generally Tuesday, Wednesday and either Monday or Thursday, although the specific days may vary by site or organization, with Friday designated as a remote-working day, unless business critical tasks require an on-site presence. This Hybrid work model does not apply to, and daily in-person attendance is required for, field-based positions; facility-based, manufacturing-based, or research-based positions where the work to be performed is located at a Company site; positions covered by a collective-bargaining agreement (unless the agreement provides for hybrid work); or any other position for which the Company has determined the job requirements cannot be reasonably met working remotely. Please note, this Hybrid work model guidance also does not apply to roles that have been designated as “remote”.

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Employee Status

Regular

Relocation

No relocation

VISA Sponsorship

No

Travel Requirements

No Travel Required

Flexible Work Arrangements

Not Applicable

Shift

3rd - Night

Valid Driving License

No

Hazardous Material(s)

N/A

Requisition ID:R291126