Manufacturing Associate 4, Upstream
About The Position
FUJIFILM Biotechnologies is hiring a Manufacturing Associate 4 to assist with executing and documenting manufacturing processing activities in a cGMP environment. The role supports project-phase readiness and steady-state operations in a 24/7 facility, helping maintain safe, consistent, and efficient production. Flexibility with working hours and shift rotations is required. The associate leads and executes complex manufacturing processing and support activities within an assigned functional area. The role also supports operational readiness, process transfer, procedure creation, equipment testing, commissioning, and validation; performs process monitoring and in-process testing; and provides advanced equipment and process knowledge within qualified unit operations. The position may guide and train less-experienced associates and support coordination of daily floor activities.
Requirements
- High school diploma or GED with 6 years of life sciences manufacturing experience; or an associate degree with 4 years of life sciences manufacturing experience; or a bachelor's degree with 2 years of life sciences manufacturing experience; or equivalent military training or experience.
- Strong troubleshooting and technical documentation skills.
- Ability to train, guide, and provide technical support to other associates.
- Advanced understanding of manufacturing cadence and shift activities.
- Advanced knowledge of production equipment and assigned unit operations.
- Strong time-management skills and the ability to adjust to changing priorities.
- Flexibility with working hours and shift rotations.
- Ability to discern verbal cues.
- Ability to sit and stand for prolonged periods.
- Ability to ascend or descend ladders, scaffolding, ramps, and similar structures.
- Ability to move objects up to 33 pounds.
- Ability to perform repetitive tasks using wrists, hands, or fingers.
- Ability to bend, push or pull, reach for materials 18–60 inches high, and use twisting motions.
Responsibilities
- Lead and execute complex manufacturing processing and support activities within an assigned functional area.
- Ensure manufacturing activities are completed and documented according to SOPs and cGMP requirements.
- Support operational readiness, process transfer, procedure creation, equipment testing, commissioning, and validation.
- Perform process monitoring and in-process testing.
- Assist with cycle counts and materials management.
- Guide and train less-experienced manufacturing associates.
- Lead or support troubleshooting of manufacturing and operational issues.
- Support senior associates and supervisors with coordinating daily floor activities.
- Provide advanced equipment and process knowledge within qualified unit operations.
- Identify potential safety, quality, documentation, or operational concerns and escalate them appropriately.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
Education Level
High school or GED
