Manufacturing Technician (Onsite) at Partner Therapeutics

, Washington, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

04 Sep, 26

Salary

68000.0

Posted On

06 Jun, 26

Experience

0 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

cGMP Operations, Material Preparation, Media/Buffer Compounding, Filter Integrity Testing, Equipment Maintenance, Respirator Usage, MS Office, Fermentation, HPLC, Chromatography, Cleanroom Gowning, SOP Compliance

Industry

Biotechnology Research

Description

POSITION SUMMARY Manufacturing Technicians are involved in cleaning and sterilization of process equipment and supporting cGMP operations. The Upstream staff focuses on supporting fermenters and filtration equipment, Downstream staff focuses on supporting HPLC and low-pressure Chromatography equipment. This position is an ONSITE role requiring a presence 5 days per week at our Lynnwood, WA plant. PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES This position is responsible for performing a variety of manufacturing tasks under general guidance and in accordance with current GMPs. Responsibilities include: Material preparation (assembly, cleaning, autoclaving) Media/buffer compounding (weighing, measuring, mixing, filtering) Filter wetting and integrity testing Stocking of materials and equipment Performing basic maintenance of equipment Maintain tidiness of area Practices safe work habits and adheres to Partner’s safety procedures and guidelines Adheres to all applicable regulations and requirements including compliance with internal SOPs, GMP, Health and Safety, WISHA/OSHA, regulatory compliance, company policies, and employment-related laws and statutes. When the facility is not actively manufacturing Leukine, the technician will be responsible for the following: Revision of controlled documents Maintaining training and acquiring new skills Performing routine maintenance on Manufacturing equipment and systems KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, ABILITIES Required: Ability and willingness to wear a respirator and other PPE for multiple consecutive hours while meeting compliance and safety guideline to complete certain tasks. Ability and willingness to work with strong acids, bases, and other solvents required for the job (PPE utilized). Meet training and qualification requirements, including proficiency assessments Ability to work on a team Excellent soft skills including a bias towards action, the ability and willingness to give and receive constructive feedback, is comfortable working within a diverse team and across multiple functions, exhibits a consistently constructive attitude, and is adaptable and at ease with handling unexpected changes and challenges. Solid English language communication skills, both oral and written, are required for this highly collaborative role. Willingness and ability to clearly express opinions and ask questions. Comfortable actively participating in cross-functional meetings. Proficiency with MS Office products, especially Word and Excel essential; ability and willingness to quickly adopt other job-specific applications will be necessary. Preferred: Experience in Fermentation/Upstream (microbial fermentations, filtration equipment) and/or Downstream experience (HPLC and low-pressure Chromatography) EXPERIENCE & EDUCATION Required: High School Diploma or GED Preferred: Associate degree, BA or BS in a science-related field or Engineering Field. 1 year Experience in a cGMP manufacturing environment or other comparable experience (i.e., other regulated industry) Special Physical Requirements (lifting, pushing/pulling, climbing, fine motor skills, driving, etc.): Prolonged walking and/or standing. Lifting 15 kilograms (30 pounds) successfully without assistance. PPE required including prolonged use of a fitted respirator. Ability to meet PTx gowning requirements to work in a Grade C/D cleanroom (ISO class 7/8). Ability to work with strong acids, bases, and other solvents required for the job (PPE utilized). Some seated work in front of video monitors. PTx is committed to the principles of pay equity and providing competitive compensation for all of our Partners. The current pay range for this position is $53,000 - $68,000: Offers are made within the base pay range applicable at the time. Your salary will vary depending on several factors including your qualifications and experience. In addition to medical, dental, vision, FSA/DCA, HRA, disability, and life insurance coverage, all full-time, regular Partners enjoy a casual, and Hybrid or Remote workplace program for many roles. We offer a terrific compensation/benefits/perks package which includes an annual cash bonuses, 401k matching, free parking, Seattle-area ORCA pass, tuition assistance, plus rewards for achievement and contribution. To support a healthy work-life balance we also provide a gym subsidy, wellness participation programs, and a generous vacation, sick, and holiday paid time off program in addition to a paid shutdown between the Christmas and New Year’s holidays. Partner Therapeutics is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, veteran status, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability or any other category prohibited by local, state, or federal law. This policy applies to all aspects of employment, including recruitment, placement, promotion, transfer, demotion, compensation, benefits, social and recreational activities, and termination.

Responsibilities

Responsible for cleaning, sterilization of process equipment, and supporting cGMP operations in upstream and downstream manufacturing. Tasks include material preparation, buffer compounding, and performing routine equipment maintenance.