The Manufacturing Technician is responsible for maintaining, cleaning, preventing maintenance repairs, and overall being within a GMP environment. This is a perfect entry level position for those with minimal experience or want to gain further career advancements within the Biotech industry!
location: Los Angeles, California
job type: Contract
salary: $20 - 21 per hour
work hours: 9 to 5
education: High School
responsibilities:
- Perform process equipment cleaning and organization within the Pre-viral department.
- Maintain GMP area housekeeping (per GMP compliance) such as cleaning walls, floors, doors, drains, windows, and other general surface areas.
- Empty trash containers and maintain an adequate amount of cleaning supplies.
- Perform removal of hazardous waste.
- Supports all local manufacturing operations.
- Supply components, small parts, tubing, etc.
- Complete relevant paperwork following GDP/GMP guidelines.
- Manually clean all portable equipment, small parts, plastic tubing, and equipment.
- Receive and distribute supplies into the production area as necessary.
- Manual 5 step cleaning & automated cleaning
- Details on the cleanings: chemicals used bleach, 500 ppm, liquinox
- Type of cleaning: cleaning small parts in a sink subjecting to different waters; mostly stainless steel parts
qualifications:
- Must have 0-2 years' experience w/ GED or High School Diploma
- Knowledge of GMP/SOPs in Manufacturing setting
- Attention to details when weighing chemicals to make cleaning solutions
- Experience in GMP environment and good documentation process
- Able to assist with prioritization of assignments in order to maximize support for the Fractionization production area.
- Must have good written and verbal communication skills and understanding of cGMP regulations.
- Familiarity with pharmaceutical production equipment including but not limited to CIP.
- Must be able to read and follow detailed written instructions.
- Good interpersonal skills and be able to work effectively and efficiently in a team environment.
- This position requires shift, weekend, and holiday work. Overtime may be required at times.
- The incumbent must work in a cleanroom environment wearing special garments. Additionally, personal protective equipment must be worn due to safety requirements.
- Knowledge of basic chemical and biological safety procedures.
- Should possess basic math skills.
- Previous work-related experience is preferred.
- Some college experience is preferred.
- The overall physical exertion of this position requires medium to heavy work.
- May be required to gown frequently and balance when gowning into clean areas.
- May be exposed to dust, gases, chemicals, liquid Nitrogen, and fumes. May require respiratory protection.
- May be required to work with biohazards such as: bloodborne pathogens or medical waste.
- Will require entering a 2-8 degree Celsius & -60-degree Celsius freezer to store and retrieve materials and various chemicals in support of manufacturing such as IPA, 500ppm sodium hypochlorite.
- Able to work in controlled or clean room environments requiring special gowning.
- May require the use of special visual or auditory protective equipment.
- Required to follow gowning requirements and wear protective clothing over the head, face, hands, feet, and body. No make-up, jewelry, contact lenses, nail polish or artificial fingernails may be worn in these work environments.
- May be required to manage hazardous waste in compliance with company procedures & State/Federal/Local hazardous waste regulations. Duties may include identifying, handling, and generating, accumulating, storing, labeling, and on-site transporting of hazardous wastes.
- May be required to work overtime, a weekend day, holidays or be assigned to a different shift.
- May work and have exposure to hot, cold, wet environment/conditions.
- May be required to work in confined areas; may be required to work around moving equipment and machinery.
- May be required to work at heights above floor level.
- May be required to climb (use step stools and ladders) or kneel up to 1 hour.
- May be required to walk, stand, or bend at the neck/waist for over 4 hours
- May be required to reach above/below the shoulder between 3-4 hours
- May be required to lift up to 50lbs; Lifts per shift are up to 100 times.
- May be required to carry up to 50lbs; Carry distance of up to 6 feet; Carries per shift are up to 100 times.
- May require simple grasping & pushing/pulling with hands/arms between 3-4 hours; power grasping for over 4 hours; fine manipulation between 1-2 hours.
skills: SOP Development, Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP)
Equal Opportunity Employer: Race, Color, Religion, Sex, Sexual Orientation, Gender Identity, National Origin, Age, Genetic Information, Disability, Protected Veteran Status, or any other legally protected group status.
At Randstad, we welcome people of all abilities and want to ensure that our hiring and interview process meets the needs of all applicants. If you require a reasonable accommodation to make your application or interview experience a great one, please contact HRsupport@randstadusa.com.
Pay offered to a successful candidate will be based on several factors including the candidate's education, work experience, work location, specific job duties, certifications, etc. In addition, Randstad offers a comprehensive benefits package, including: medical, prescription, dental, vision, AD&D, and life insurance offerings, short-term disability, and a 401K plan (all benefits are based on eligibility).
This posting is open for thirty (30) days.
Qualified applicants in San Francisco with criminal histories will be considered for employment in accordance with the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance.
Qualified applicants with arrest or conviction records will be considered for employment in accordance with the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers and the California Fair Chance Act.
We will consider for employment all qualified Applicants, including those with criminal histories, in a manner consistent with the requirements of applicable state and local laws, including the City of Los Angeles' Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance.
