Sr Manufacturing Associate

Emergent BioSolutions; Winnipeg; On-site; CAD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading biopharmaceutical firm in Winnipeg is seeking a Senior Manufacturing Associate to support the filling of specialty products. Responsibilities include operating machinery and ensuring compliance with regulatory standards. The ideal candidate has a high school diploma and a minimum of 3 years of experience in a regulated environment. This role offers competitive benefits and growth opportunities.

Benefits

Competitive salaries

Flexible work arrangements

Extensive benefits package

Qualifications

• Minimum of 3 years of related experience required.
• Previous experience in a regulated environment required.
• Ability to read, understand, and follow standard operating procedures.

Responsibilities

• Supports filling of specialty pharmaceutical products.
• Ensures quality and accuracy in day-to-day activities.
• Operates machinery and performs sterile filtration, filling, and capping operations.

Skills

Strong written and verbal communication

Attention to detail

Ability to work in a group environment

Knowledge of pharmaceutical regulatory requirements

Education

High school Diploma or equivalent

Pharmaceutical manufacturing diploma or Bachelor's degree in Science/Engineering

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite Products

Job description

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Those who join Emergent BioSolutions feel a sense of ownership about their future. You will excel in an environment characterized by respect, innovation and growth opportunities. Here, you will join passionate professionals who advance their scientific, technical and professional skills to develop products designed-to protect life.

Job Summary

The Sr Manufacturing Associate role supports the filling of specialty pharmaceutical products and directly contributes to our mission of protecting and enhancing life.

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 regulator 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 / Engineering is considered an asset.
• Minimum of 3 years of related experience is required; Previous experience working in a regulated environment is required.
• 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 and nights.
• Ability to lift and move materials/equipment when needed.
• This role requires the removal of all jewelry, wristwatches, make-up and any other non-essential items as per gowning requirements
• Ability to pass a pre-employment medical and criminal background check.

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

Protecting and Enhancing 1 billion lives by 2030 focuses our energy to improve the quality of life for individuals around the world, giving them the opportunity to experience the fullness of life.

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 no matter what — We combine our best thinking and communicate openly to support each other.
• Own it always — Every person at Emergent is engaged and accountable for delivering on our commitments.
• Break through 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.