Manufacturing Associate

Emergent BioSolutions; Winnipeg; On-site; CAD 40,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

Emergent BioSolutions is hiring an entry-level Manufacturing Associate to support the filling of specialty pharmaceutical products. The role offers thorough training, focusing on quality and adherence to regulatory standards.

You will operate and maintain manufacturing equipment, document procedures, and participate in process improvements while working in a regulated environment with day, evening, and night shifts. This position emphasizes safety and precise execution.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent is required; pharmaceutical manufacturing diploma or Bachelors degree in Science is considered an asset.
• Experience in a regulated environment is an asset.
• Ability to read, understand, and follow SOPs, protocols, and policies is required.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to work in a group environment.
• Strong accuracy and attention to detail.
• Knowledge of pharmaceutical regulatory requirements is required.
• Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, Outlook) experience required.
• Ability to work shifts including days, evenings, and nights.

Responsibilities

• Lives our culture of “right the first time” and ensures quality and accuracy in day-to-day activities.
• Documents and executes procedural steps in compliance with cGMP and regulatory requirements.
• Operates machinery and assembles/disassembles equipment as required.
• Performs vial washing, depyrogenation, sterilization, freeze-drying, and testing-related tasks.
• Escalates problems or deviations promptly.
• Maintains tidy production areas per 6S standards including cleaning and sanitization.
• Identifies process improvements and supports operational excellence initiatives.

Skills

Reading SOPs

Written and verbal communication

Teamwork

Attention to detail

Regulatory knowledge

MS Office

Shift work readiness

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Pharmaceutical manufacturing diploma or BSc appreciated

Job description

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Emergent is a leading public health company that delivers protective and life-saving solutions to
communities around the world. Here, you will join passionate professionals where our culture is informed by our values and commitment to protecting and saving lives.

Job Summary

The Manufacturing Associate role supports the filling of specialty pharmaceutical products and directly contributes to our mission of protecting and enhancing life. Please note that this role is an entry level role and if the selected candidate does not possess transferrable experience, they will receive thorough training at the start of their employment.

Responsibilities

Reasonable accommodations will be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Lives our culture of “right the first time” and ensures quality and accuracy in day-to-day activities.
• Executes and documents procedural steps in compliance with current Good Manufacturing Practices (cGMP) standards and other regulatory requirements.
• Operates machinery; assembles and disassembles equipment as required.
  • Operation of vial washer, depyrogenation oven, steam sterilizers, freeze dryers, integrity testers and other related equipment.
  • Performing product sterile filtration, filling, and capping operations.
• Escalates problems, concerns, or deviations in a timely manner.
• Maintain production areas in a tidy, 6 sigma (6S) standard including cleaning and sanitization of work areas.
• Identifies and communicates process improvement and operational excellence initiatives.
• Exercises judgment within defined procedures and practices to determine appropriate action.

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature of work performed by those in this job. It is not an exhaustive list of all duties, and other duties may be assigned.

Education, Experience & Skills

• High school Diploma or equivalent is required; Pharmaceutical manufacturing diploma or Bachelors’ degree in Science is considered an asset.
• Previous experience working in a regulated environment is considered an asset.
• Ability to read, understand, and follow standard operating procedures, protocols, work instructions, and other policies/procedures is required.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to work in a group environment.
• Strong accuracy and attention to detail is a must.
• Knowledge of pharmaceutical regulatory requirements is required.
• Working knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite Products such as Excel, Word, and Outlook.
• Ability to adapt to and complete shift work including days, evenings and nights.
• Able to work on ladders or at heights when required.
• Ability to lift and move materials/equipment when needed.
• Ability to enter confined spaces.
• Ability to pass a pre-employment medical and criminal background check.
• This role requires the removal of all jewelry, wristwatches, make-up and any other non-essential items as per gowning requirements.

There are physical/mental demands and work environment characteristics that must be met by an individual to successfully perform the essential functions of the job. This information is available upon request from the candidate.

As part of our team, you'll join talented and inspiring colleagues whose sense of purpose complements your own. We offer highly diverse career opportunities, a supportive culture, competitive salaries, flexible work arrangements and an extensive benefits package. Information submitted will be used by Emergent BioSolutions for activities related to your prospective employment. Emergent BioSolutions respects your privacy and any use of the information submitted will be subject to the terms of our Privacy Policy.

ABOUT EMERGENT

Emergent prepares those entrusted with protecting their communities against current and future health threats.

Our drive towards this vision informs all of our actions—whether it is our approach to product development, manufacturing, encouraging employee health and wellness or giving back to the community—we strive every day to achieve this shared goal.

WE BELIEVE IN OUR VALUES

• Lead with Integrity
  • We gain trust and confidence through ethics, quality, and compliance excellence
• Stand shoulder to shoulder
  • We combine our best thinking and communicate openly to support each other.
• Own it always
  • We are engaged and accountable for delivering on our commitments.
• Breakthrough thinking
  • We take smart risks, pursue innovation and challenge ourselves to constantly improve.
• Compete where it counts
  • We set the right goals and respect each other as we conquer them together.