Associate Manufacturing Job Description
Associate manufacturing
provides hands-on supervision of manufacturing staff in the operation of pharmaceutical manufacturing equipment such as: incubators, wave reactors, single-use bioreactors, depth filtration skids, TFF skids, chromatography skids, single-use mixers and in process testing equipment.
Associate Manufacturing Duties & Responsibilities
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Sample responsibilities for this position include:
Monitor cell culture and purification operations (including trouble-shooting and diagnosis of instruments, equipment, process)
Support the development of robust and accurate procedures by being the SME to ensure updates occur when required
Support the area performance by being able to work with facility related computer or automation systems to identify or trend Inspection performance
Responsible for completion of manufacturing operations including but not limited to Formulation, Filling, Lyophilisation, Capping, and Inspection
Responsible for recognising and reporting (via Maximo) equipment malfunctions, facility issues and leading troubleshooting activities
Responsible to operate, set-up, clean, monitor and sanitise process equipment and where required the associated aseptic area
Support, as SME, manufacturing operations including but not limited to Formulation, Filling, Lyophilisation, Capping, and Inspection
Attention to detail, good record keeping and documentation
The ability to execute work under minimal to no supervision
Experience and knowledge of cGMPs
Associate Manufacturing Qualifications
Qualifications for a job description may include education, certification, and experience.
Licensing or Certifications for Associate Manufacturing
List any licenses or certifications required by the position: GCE, IBWA, SQF, HACCP, STEM, ISO13485, ACE, IPC, CPIM, APICS
Education for Associate Manufacturing
Typically a job would require a certain level of education.
Employers hiring for the associate manufacturing job most commonly would prefer for their future employee to have a relevant degree such as Bachelor's and Associate Degree in Manufacturing, Engineering, Science, Life Sciences, Associates, Biology, Technical, Chemistry, Education, Biochemistry
Skills for Associate Manufacturing
Desired skills for associate manufacturing include:
Aseptic processing
WIP lab equipment and computers
With LIMS access
Cell culture
Chromatography
TFF
Large scale Purification operations
Column chromatography
Depth and tangential flow filtration
Single-use-Systems
Desired experience for associate manufacturing includes:
Able to interface with computer control systems
Good attendance and work records
Quality oriented - must have the ability to inspect own work
Self-motivated - must be able to work with minimum supervision
Must keep work environment in a safe, clean, and orderly condition
Ability to operate mechanical equipment/machinery
Associate Manufacturing Examples
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Associate Manufacturing Job Description
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Our innovative and growing company is looking to fill the role of associate manufacturing. To join our growing team, please review the list of responsibilities and qualifications.
Responsibilities for associate manufacturing
- Performs various operations on the product in accordance with the work orders and process record instructions
- Proficiently operate and maintain equipment according to designed procedures
- Notifying Management of any deviation that may occur during processing or during equipment maintenance
- Assemble Mechanical and Electro-Mechanical Assemblies
- Test of final assemblies and sub-assemblies
- Troubleshoot technical issues and communicate any unsolved issues to leadership
- Performs a variety of repetitive electro-mechanical assembly tasks
- While utilizing both written and verbal instructions, will assemble, modify, rework and inspect electro-mechanical assemblies
- Assignments can be moderately complex
- Verifies product visually and takes corrective action as needed
Qualifications for associate manufacturing
- Ability to become Quality Certified and self-inspect
- Must be able to read a ruler in 1/32" increments
- Must have the ability to analyze problems and develop a plan of corrective action
- Must have the ability to operate mechanical equipment and machinery
- Must be an organized individual who can keep work area in a clean, safe and orderly condition
- PC skills are a plus
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Our company is looking for an associate manufacturing. To join our growing team, please review the list of responsibilities and qualifications.
Responsibilities for associate manufacturing
- Support team Supervisor to meet production target and organization objectives
- Conduct process training for new employees, and ensure their job performance meet the expectations
- Ensure certification rate for the team in charge is consistently met the target range
- Be a role model for SA1-5
- Provide guidance & coaching to Assemblers to improve their job performance, to trainers for their training performance and new team leaders for their team performance
- Plan the training activity and coordinate the training schedule
- Demonstrate and promote a safe and injury free work culture and engage team members on HSE issues
- Lead and mentor a group of team members to meet production KPI & schedules, and corporate goals & targets under minimal supervision of Supervisor
- Working with QC Final Test and will perform all aspects of product line performance testing, by simulating the end user customer operation, following detailed test procedures and verifies compliance to specification
- Enter quality data into pre-defined computer programs - Identify and report any quality issues
Qualifications for associate manufacturing
- Provide coverage for other positions, shifts, or functions
- Ability to work mandatory overtime, frequently on short notice
- Ability to work and thrive in a High Performance Team Environment
- Option 1 – Internal – T1+ status with no other educational requirements
- Option 2 – Internal - 2 yr
- Option 3 – External - SCM/OM/Equivalent degree
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Our company is growing rapidly and is looking to fill the role of associate manufacturing. Thank you in advance for taking a look at the list of responsibilities and qualifications. We look forward to reviewing your resume.
Responsibilities for associate manufacturing
- Perform duties safely and report all observed safety hazards to the supervisor
- Be punctual and at work daily, as scheduled
- Perform other duties as assigned or required by the supervisor, manager
- Independently performs tasks in priority and non-typical assignments in support of the product development process
- Assists with new product and process development in support of R&D partners
- Executes complex configurations for engineering requests
- May monitors the execution of tasks performed by others in similar roles to ensure line goals are met
- Identifies complex, special, or undocumented areas for process improvement and collaborates with senior technicians and engineers to develop recommendations
- Provides training support as needed
- Operates multiple machines and processes while continuing to support product quality requirements
Qualifications for associate manufacturing
- Must be flexible with overtime as needed
- Stable work history a MUST!
- Must be able to distinguish colors- will be given a visual and color blindness test
- Must be able to successfully complete drug, background and employment screenings
- Long term position that could lead into a permanent job opportunity
- Basic computer knowledge, able to navigate around a Window based system
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Our company is searching for experienced candidates for the position of associate manufacturing. We appreciate you taking the time to review the list of qualifications and to apply for the position. If you don’t fill all of the qualifications, you may still be considered depending on your level of experience.
Responsibilities for associate manufacturing
- Trimming, fixturing, assembly and other duties as required
- Read, understand and follow job instructions
- Perform Continuous Quality/SPC monitoring
- Meet or exceed on time delivery standards
- Maintain Production
- Interface with computer control systems
- Operate automated equipment – including start-up, set-up and shut down processes
- Performing scrap removal & housekeeping duties
- Adherence to Manufacturing Specifications
- Operation of auxiliary equipment and screeners when required during the process
Qualifications for associate manufacturing
- Ability to move in and out of freezers and work in a cold environment
- Responsible as an SME for the training and coaching of other operators and staff on the area for which you are SME
- Educated to diploma level or equivalent in an appropriate discipline
- Strong computer skills - knowledge of CMMS, Electronic Batch Records, ERP, QMTS
- Familiarity with Manufacturing Control Systems
- Requires Bachelor's Degree in Human Resources or related field
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Our company is looking to fill the role of associate manufacturing. To join our growing team, please review the list of responsibilities and qualifications.
Responsibilities for associate manufacturing
- Ensures areas are supplied with parts and removes finished skids to warehouse
- Review Batch Records (BPR – Batch Production Records) for accuracy
- Use SAP to complete transactions
- Prepare relevant quality documentation including PDR, CTN, and NCR (Non-Conformance Report)
- Support Quality during procedures such as CAPAs, Annual Review of Docs., and the compliance of training
- Support the manufacturing operations team in preparing for audits
- Process parts for shipment
- Record part transactions using EMS, SAP, PDA, and SharePoint
- Assist Unit Parts and vendors with part processing issues
- Performs Clean-In-Place, Clean-Out-of-Place, and equipment sterilization
Qualifications for associate manufacturing
- Able to read rulers, dials, gauges
- Able to lift 25lbs with or without accommodations
- Ideal candidate will have atleast 6 months working in manufacturing environment
- Must be willing to submit to background and drug screen
- Monday-Friday 1st shift
- 12.00/hr-$13.00/hr