Digital Operations Associate, Downstream

Fujifilm • Holly Springs, NC

2d • Onsite

About The Position

Help power safe, efficient, and fully digital manufacturing. As a Digital Operations Associate, you’ll support the tools that enable recipe-driven production, electronic batch execution, and data integrity in a current Good Manufacturing Practices (cGMP) environment. You’ll collaborate across Manufacturing, Automation, and Quality to keep life-changing therapies moving.

We are a modern biologics manufacturing organization committed to operational excellence, regulatory compliance, and continuous improvement. Our team leverages digital systems—such as Manufacturing Execution Systems (MES), data historians, and electronic logbooks—to ensure every batch is executed accurately and efficiently. If you’re motivated by purpose, precision, and teamwork, you’ll feel at home here.

Requirements

• High school diploma/GED with 4 years of related experience; or
• Associate’s degree in Life Sciences or Engineering with 2 years of related experience; or
• Bachelor’s degree in Life Sciences, Engineering, Information Systems, or related field; or
• Equivalent practical experience; no prior industry experience required
• Willingness to support a 24/7 manufacturing environment as needed, including rotational on-call
• Foundational understanding of cGMP and data integrity principles
• Strong attention to detail, organization, and time management; clear written and verbal communication
• Basic problem-solving skills and the ability to follow standard procedures, escalating when appropriate

Nice To Haves

• Bachelor’s degree in Life Sciences, Engineering, or related discipline
• Experience (internship, co-op, or project) supporting digital manufacturing systems such as MES, PI/data historian, DCS/PLC, LIMS, or ERP integration
• Familiarity with GMP/GLP requirements and biological manufacturing environments
• Foundational knowledge of MES and electronic batch documentation; ability to learn digital systems quickly
• Experience collaborating cross-functionally with Manufacturing, Quality, and Automation

Responsibilities

• Execute assigned tasks to deploy and sustain digital manufacturing tools (e.g., MES, data historians, electronic logbooks) within established procedures.
• Assist with configuration activities for recipe-driven operations; prepare documentation for review and approval.
• Perform basic data collection, routine analysis, and system monitoring to support reliable digital operations.
• Follow cGMP and data integrity standards; escalate non-routine issues to senior team members promptly.
• Support user training by preparing materials, documenting standard work, and conducting guided walkthroughs.
• Participate in cross-functional coordination to enable digital integration and electronic batch execution.
• Contribute to continuous improvement by identifying straightforward opportunities to streamline tasks or standard work.
• Provide on-call support participation as scheduled, with guidance from senior staff.
• Maintain accurate records, logs, and status updates for assigned tasks.
• Other duties, as assigned.

Benefits

• Competitive pay with opportunities for growth and skill development
• Comprehensive health and wellness benefits (medical, dental, vision) and employee support resources
• Retirement savings plan with company contribution
• Paid time off and company holidays
• On-call compensation where applicable
• Education assistance, professional development, and training on digital manufacturing systems
• Inclusive, team-centered culture focused on safety, quality, and continuous improvement

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED