Specialist Manufacturing 35421

With minimal supervision, support the execution of manufacturing/quality systems such as non-conformances, process validation, procedures, training, and new product introductions. Apply process, operational, scientific expertise, basic compliance knowledge, and analytical and troubleshooting skills to support manufacturing operations. May serve as primary production process owner for process support systems and assist with process ownership responsibilities on more complex process systems.

1. Educational background in Life Sciences and/or Engineering.
2. Experience in handling deviations/non-conformances investigations.
3. Skills for technical writing and development of reports.
4. Knowledge and experience with root cause analysis tools (e.g. causal factors analysis, 5 Why’s).
5. Project management skills on identifying/tracking actions and achieving due dates
6. Detailed technical understanding of bioprocessing unit operations
7. Skilled in performance of GMP production operations
8. Regulatory knowledge and interactions
9. Participate and help lead cross-functional teams
10. Ability to communicate and collaborate with technical and management staff within manufacturing, process development, and quality
11. Organizational, technical writing and presentation skills
12. Basic project management skills
13. Basic knowledge of control charting.

• →Own change controls for manufacturing process changes
• →Support major/trend deviation investigations throughout the whole lifecycle including Root Cause Analysis investigation, determination of Corrective/Preventive Actions, authoring process investigation reports, and presenting within regulatory inspections.
• →Support Risk Assessments exercises and Microbial assessment evaluations.
• →Led commercial campaign readiness and effectively communicate and collaborate with cross function areas.
• →Assist in the generation of training materials and assist in providing training on scientific or technical aspects of the process.
• →Provide commercial support when needed and assist on the floor troubleshooting.
• →Design, coordinate, and support execution of functional tests, water tests, and other runs to challenge process and operations during major changes, or campaign readiness. Generate technical protocols as needed.
• →Assist and provide guidance during MBR (Master Batch Record) creation/revisions.
• →Perform assessment to support process, automation, or equipment modification or implementation of special projects
• →Initiate, revise, and approve standard manufacturing procedures. Ensure all procedures reflect current operations. Serve as a document owner.
• →Assess process performance and review of performance data. Evaluate, plan, and implement solutions for process improvement opportunities.
• →Complete assessments for CAPA applicability requests from other plants/sites
• →Complete assessment for new or changes in BOM's (Bill of Materials)
• →Serves as a peer-recognized specialist in at least one area, with overall responsibility for determining methodologies in that area.

-Doctorate OR Master’s + 2 years of Manufacturing Operations experience OR Bachelors + 4 years of Manufacturing Operations experience OR Associates + 8 years of Manufacturing Operations experience OR High school/GED + 10 years of Manufacturing Operations experience.