Manufacturing Technician 4

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This role does not offer sponsorship for work authorization. External applicants must be eligible to work in the US. 

Your Role:

At MilliporeSigma, Manufacturing Technician 4 at our Cherokee Site/ 3300 S. Second Ave, St Louis, will be expected to safely execute, develop new approaches, and perform support operations in a cGMP regulated environment for the support of API (Active Pharmaceutical Ingredients) manufacturing teams, including maintaining equipment, preparation of solutions, staging of equipment and supplies, and other various manufacturing support activities.

The Manufacturing Technician is a key role within our GMP Manufacturing. Expectations is to ensure “Compliance “and “Readiness” within our GMP Operations teams, enabling high manufacturing success. Standard operations involve facility preparations, on-the-floor formulations, automated/manual ultrafiltration, and chromatography. Job duties include:

• Rotating schedule Monday- Friday (1st, 2nd and 3rd shift (including evenings and nights). This role will eventually be rolled into a 24/7 schedule     
• Evaluate products according to established protocols and perform operations in support of the group and department
• Safely perform operations to meet quality expectations. Safely and properly dispose cleaning and process waste per approved procedures
• Maintain required training to perform tasks/assignments
• Perform routine processes and unit operations. Buffer formulation, ultrafiltration, and chromatography are standard
• Clean equipment and working areas during and after operations
• Support functions of the facility (e.g., maintain equipment, prepare reagents, and restock supplies, waste disposal)
• Communicate the status of operations and convey concerns to the supervisor
• Provide complete and accurate records consistent with quality guidelines. Utilize quality approved operating procedures and document activities with adherence to GDP standards
• Ensure all applicable logbooks are completed as required by current procedures
• Interact with other departments as needed and performs procedures independently and part of a team
• Improve processes through application of experience and principles, in compliance with change control
• Develop and assist in the implementation of process improvement, safety, quality, and 6S
• Take action to resolve unsafe conditions

Physical Attributes  

• Stand for extended periods of time
• Lift, push, and or pull up to 50lbs.
• Wear mask, safety shoes, gloves, Tyvek suits, respirator, and related personal protective equipment 

Who you are:  

Minimum Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED.
• 6 + months of experience working in a cGMP environment

Preferred Qualifications

• cGMP experience
• Prior experience in an API manufacturing environment
• Strong mechanical aptitude
• Demonstrated process improvement experience
• Familiarity with FDA, EMA, and other regulatory standards
• Demonstrated knowledge and experience in various computer skills, including Windows (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, etc.

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