Pharma Blood/Manufacturing Technician (1st Shift)(ONSITE)

Please note that this is a 1-year contract position with possibility to extend.

Qualifications:

• This will be a first shift position: 7:00 AM 3:30 PM, with flexibility to work weekends, overtime, and fluctuating start times (a couple of hours earlier or later) to accommodate business needs

• Knowledge of Immunohematology and blood banking
  

• Responsible for performing quality control testing according to established procedures and timelines.

• A.S. Degree in Chemistry, Biochemistry, Biology, Microbiology, or a related discipline or an equivalent combination of education and experience

• Medical Technology/Medical Laboratory Sciences background preferred

• 2-3 years of experience at a medical or manufacturing facility
  

• Familiarity with the guidelines and regulations of FDA, OSHA, ISO, and cGMP is preferred

• Manual dexterity to handle instruments, complete repetitive motions, and stand for long periods of time is required

• Excellent oral and written communication skills are required

• Basic knowledge of the Microsoft Office suite of products (Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Outlook) is required

• The ability to prioritize and handle multiple tasks and challenges at one time is required

• Ability to work both independently and within a team environment is required

• No travel required

• Strong preference for candidates demonstrating flexibility in working any shift (day and night shifts plus weekends)

Responsibilities:

• Performs in-process, final product, stability, and raw material testing using both automated and manual testing methods with a quality mindset

• Understands how this testing directly impacts our customers and the patients they serve

• Conducts failure investigations to determine root cause of out-of-specification results

• Perform routine maintenance

• Maintain site's retention sample program

• Set up Bioburden Testing for final product

• Weekends and overtime are occasionally required

• Must be able to lift a maximum of 35 pounds

• Documents results clearly and accurately

• Interprets results by complying with appropriate specification requirements

• Works with Quality Information Systems (Windchill, OTIS, SAP)

• Due to being a highly regulated manufacturing site, errors must be minimal

• Performs all duties with attention to detail and a conscientious approach to documentation

Applicants must provide their phone number. Reference job number is A4908