Manufacturing Technician IV

PCI Pharma Services; León; On-site; EUR 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

PCI Pharma Services in León, Spain, is looking for a Level VI Production Operator to oversee aseptic manufacturing processes. This role requires collaborating with various teams while adhering to safety regulations and improving production standards.

The ideal candidate should have a minimum of 5 years of training along with strong attention to detail and problem-solving skills. Join us to bridge life-changing therapies and patients!

Qualifications

• Strong knowledge of aseptic manufacturing processes.
• Ability to operate and maintain production equipment.
• Experience in complying with cGMP regulations.

Responsibilities

• Execute and run aseptic manufacturing activities.
• Lead teams in production processes and maintain safety.
• Collaborate on continuous improvement initiatives.

Skills

Aseptic techniques

Collaboration

Attention to detail

Problem-solving

Education

Minimum training 5 years

Job description

Life changing therapies. Global impact. Bridge to thousands of biopharma companies and their patients.

We are PCI.

Our investment is in People who make an impact, drive progress and create a better tomorrow. Our strategy includes building teams across our global network to pioneer and shape the future of PCI.

The Level VI Production Operator (Technician IV) executes, runs autonomously, advises and leads complex activities of aseptic manufacturing of batches, billable activities, or continuous improvement activities required in the production department, following instructions and standard operating procedures in accordance with the AEMPS, FDA, and other regulatory agencies under supervision. In addition, they must ensure the execution of production plans, following all company safety guidelines. A high level of detail is required due to the complexity of the activities to be performed. The minimum training time for this is normally 5 years.

• Comply with manufacturing area safety regulations and work practices in accordance with all company health, safety and environmental programs.
• Work as a team, being approachable, practical, motivating, able to support and inspire your co-workers.
• Comply with the schedule by following the prioritization instructions of their senior managers to ensure compliance with the schedules together with the department head.
• Collaborate in the identification of opportunities for continuous improvement to improve processes and practices.
• Comply with the requirements of cGMP, AEMPS, FDA and other regulatory agencies that have been implemented in the plant, as well as with the department’s objectives and corporate quality standards.
• Collaborate and participate in preparing for inspections by regulatory agencies or clients.
• Participate in the control of the stock of plant consumables, to guarantee their availability.
• Collaborate in the investigations of the different quality events (deviations, capas, change controls).
• Inform the direct manager when anomalies are detected in the operation of equipment, as well as human errors, both their own and those of the team's personnel, to ensure the quality of the product manufactured.
• Inform the direct manager if safety equipment or human resources needs are identified.
• Collaborate in teamwork with other departments if required.
• Take care of and ensure the proper functioning of the equipment.
• Operate production equipment following the guidelines indicated in the work procedures.
• Participate in the manufacture of the different products following the indications of the manufacturing guides and complying with cGMP regulations.
• Handle pallet trucks for the movement of goods.
• Review relevant SOPs and production lot records, as needed.
• Complete and maintain documentation related to assigned work, including notebooks, batch records, etc.
• Comply with and maintain cleanliness and order of production areas in accordance with appropriate standard operating procedures.
• Supports the manufacture of the different products following the instructions of the manufacturing guides and complying with cGMP regulations.
• Supports the activities of the qualification of production equipment.
• Demonstrate a general knowledge of aseptic techniques (maintaining difficult body posture and movement during long periods of time).
• Successful participation in the gowning qualification as well as the media fill plan.
• Leads the activities of dispensing and preparing materials to be used in the activities of the department.
• Perform the sanitization of materials prior to their introduction into the manufacturing areas.
• Disinfect classified and non‑classifies clean production rooms.
• Leads the activities of set up grade D/C (ex. activities of the processes of preparation of autoclave cycles and assembly of installations, performing cleaning of production equipment).
• Leads the activities of set up grade A/B.
• Leads the activities of formulation processes grade C.
• Leads the activities of formulation processes grade A/B.
• Leads the activities of filtration processes grade C.
• Leads the activities of filtration processes grade AB.
• Leads filling activities.
• Leads the activities of sip execution of sterilizable equipment.
• Leads the activities of sip execution of complex sterilizable equipment.
• Trains technicians level III.
• Shift supervisor back‑up.

Join us and be part of building the bridge between life changing therapies and patients. Let’s talk future.

Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) Statement

PCI Pharma Services is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. We do not unlawfully discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, age, sex, creed, national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, marital or domestic or civil union status, familial status, affectionate or sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, genetics, disability, military eligibility or veteran status, or any other protected status.

At PCI, Equity and Inclusion are at the core of our company’s purpose: Together, delivering life‑changing therapies. We are committed to cultivating an inclusive workplace by holding ourselves accountable to the highest standards of understanding, fairness, respect, and equal opportunity – at every level. We envision a PCI community where everyone can belong and grow, and we strive to bring this vision to reality by continuously and intentionally assessing our people practices, policies and programs, marketing approach, and workplace culture.