Manufacturing Technician (Onsite)

Partner Therapeutics•Lynnwood, WA

21h•Onsite

About The Position

Manufacturing Technicians are involved in cleaning and sterilization of process equipment and supporting cGMP operations. The Upstream staff focuses on supporting fermenters and filtration equipment, Downstream staff focuses on supporting HPLC and low-pressure Chromatography equipment. This position is an ONSITE role requiring a presence 5 days per week at our Lynnwood, WA plant.

Requirements

Ability and willingness to wear a respirator and other PPE for multiple consecutive hours while meeting compliance and safety guideline to complete certain tasks.
Ability and willingness to work with strong acids, bases, and other solvents required for the job (PPE utilized).
Meet training and qualification requirements, including proficiency assessments
Ability to work on a team
Excellent soft skills including a bias towards action, the ability and willingness to give and receive constructive feedback, is comfortable working within a diverse team and across multiple functions, exhibits a consistently constructive attitude, and is adaptable and at ease with handling unexpected changes and challenges.
Solid English language communication skills, both oral and written, are required for this highly collaborative role.
Willingness and ability to clearly express opinions and ask questions.
Comfortable actively participating in cross-functional meetings.
Proficiency with MS Office products, especially Word and Excel essential; ability and willingness to quickly adopt other job-specific applications will be necessary.
High School Diploma or GED
1 year Experience in a cGMP manufacturing environment or other comparable experience (i.e., other regulated industry)
Prolonged walking and/or standing.
Lifting 15 kilograms (30 pounds) successfully without assistance.
PPE required including prolonged use of a fitted respirator.
Ability to meet PTx gowning requirements to work in a Grade C/D cleanroom (ISO class 7/8).
Ability to work with strong acids, bases, and other solvents required for the job (PPE utilized).
Some seated work in front of video monitors.

Nice To Haves

Experience in Fermentation/Upstream (microbial fermentations, filtration equipment) and/or Downstream experience (HPLC and low-pressure Chromatography)
Associate degree, BA or BS in a science-related field or Engineering Field.

Responsibilities

Performing a variety of manufacturing tasks under general guidance and in accordance with current GMPs.
Material preparation (assembly, cleaning, autoclaving)
Media/buffer compounding (weighing, measuring, mixing, filtering)
Filter wetting and integrity testing
Stocking of materials and equipment
Performing basic maintenance of equipment
Maintain tidiness of area
Practices safe work habits and adheres to Partner’s safety procedures and guidelines
Adheres to all applicable regulations and requirements including compliance with internal SOPs, GMP, Health and Safety, WISHA/OSHA, regulatory compliance, company policies, and employment-related laws and statutes.
Revision of controlled documents
Maintaining training and acquiring new skills
Performing routine maintenance on Manufacturing equipment and systems