Job ID :
50259BR
Location :
New Zealand - Auckland
:
Job Description
Due to an internal promotion, we are looking for a Manufacturing Technician to join our Penrose-based team.
Responsibilities:
- Perform manufacturing and assembly of Class 1 medical device cell culture products in accordance to current good manufacturing practices
- Operate semi-automated and automated manufacturing equipment
- Weigh, measure and check raw materials to assure batches manufactured contain proper materials and quantities
- Maintain records to comply with regulatory requirements, GMP’s and standard operating procedures.
- Perform in-process testing to assure batches meet specification
- Maintain equipment and rooms
- Perform activities in controlled environment
- To be involved in the continuous improvement of our Quality Systems and maintain and enhance our cGMP culture
- Maintain up to date training records of tasks you have demonstrated competence in
- To have a good understanding of both the theoretical and practical aspects of separation techniques (centrifugation etc.), filtration processes, freeze drying and cleanroom workflow
- Maintain excellent manufacturing records and to follow Standard Operating Procedures (SOP’s) at all times
- Assist in the maintenance of relevant manufacturing areas to an excellent standard of cleanliness, tidiness and maintenance
- To assist in the maintenance of accurate stock records and movement
Minimum Requirements:
Experience and Education
- Minimum 2 years experience in a GMP manufacturing environment
- Knowledge of computer applications and current software is desirable
- General understanding of machinery and mechanics is advantageous
- Academic qualifications to sixth form certificate, in Chemistry, Mathematics, and Biology, or a tertiary qualification primarily in a biological science is preferred
- High School diploma. An Associate degree in a scientific or engineering discipline is preferred
Essential
- To be naturally self-motivated towards achieving high quality results
- An ability to work unsupervised in a safe manner is essential
- Physical fitness, comfortable of lifting weights up to 20kg on a routine basis, and having no allergic reaction to alcohol or chlorine based sanitizers
- An ability to solve problems in a practical and analytical manner
- A high standard of communication skills, both oral and written, are essential
- Knowledge of computers would be an advantage
- Honesty, responsibility and reliability (including accurate time keeping) are sought after attributes
- Possess a strong desire to work with people in a team situation and environment
- Practice values consistent with our organisation
- Hold a current driver’s license
This position requires full hands on practical involvement and application in all respects of the manufacturing tasks.