Manufacturing Tech III

Gilead Sciences•La Verne, CA

1d•Onsite

About The Position

At Gilead, we’re creating a healthier world for all people. For more than 35 years, we’ve tackled diseases such as HIV, viral hepatitis, COVID-19 and cancer – working relentlessly to develop therapies that help improve lives and to ensure access to these therapies across the globe. We continue to fight against the world’s biggest health challenges, and our mission requires collaboration, determination and a relentless drive to make a difference. Every member of Gilead’s team plays a critical role in the discovery and development of life-changing scientific innovations. Our employees are our greatest asset as we work to achieve our bold ambitions, and we’re looking for the next wave of passionate and ambitious people ready to make a direct impact. We believe every employee deserves a great leader. People Leaders are the cornerstone to the employee experience at Gilead and Kite. As a people leader now or in the future, you are the key driver in evolving our culture and creating an environment where every employee feels included, developed and empowered to fulfil their aspirations. Join Gilead and help create possible, together.

Requirements

Knowledge of written Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) and Master Batch Records
Good verbal, written, and interpersonal communication skills are required.
Working knowledge in Microsoft Office applications and administrative policies
Ability to follow direction and work under minimal supervision
Demonstrates capability in training others on a manufacturing process (e.g. filling, formulation, and hydration)
Demonstrates capability in organizing more complex activities in a manufacturing process.
3+ years of relevant experience
High School Diploma / GED
Prior experience in a cGMP related industry is required.

Nice To Haves

Must be cross-trained in a minimum of two manufacturing processes (e.g. filling, hydration, formulation)

Responsibilities

Works on basic to routine assignments following established Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs), Master Batch Records and current Good Manufacturing Practices (cGMPs).
Performs moderately complex tasks associated with aseptic processing, dispensing, formulation, and hydration.
Reports to Team Lead on a regular basis on line performance and reports any issues that need to be resolved.
Performs more complex troubleshooting unassisted
Works on more complex manufacturing processes and assignments
Assembles, disassembles and operates aseptic filling equipment and lyophilizer autoloading equipment in classed cleanroom environments.
Prepares equipment and components for sterilization.
Operates processing equipment including autoclaves, parts washers,, vial washers, spray dryers, and homogenizers.
Cleans (manually and clean-in-place) and assembles equipment for production.
Performs clean-in-place and sterilization-in-place of tanks.
Performs annealing and sterile filtrations of products.
Operates vial capper, unloads product from lyophilizers, and packs off unloaded vials from lyophilizers and liquid fill line.
Performs detailed /Oracle (computerized software) and MES transactions in resolving inventory discrepancies.
Cleans manufacturing areas, including walls, ceilings and floors.
Creates purchase orders for consumables.
Completes and maintains documentation related to assigned work, including logbooks, batch records, etc.
May act as point of contact for a compliance audit.
Dispenses ingredients for batches.
Performs MBR Manufacturing batch report updates.
Performs manual handling of product – loading and unloading of spray dry powder and filled vials