Associate Technician, Operations

NCBiotech; Wilson (NC); On-site; USD 43,000 - 68,000; Full time

Job summary

NCBiotech seeks an Associate Tech, Operations to support bioscience manufacturing on a first-shift schedule. You will perform aseptic filling, inspection, and packaging, while ensuring cGMP compliance and safety in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities include equipment setup, troubleshooting, and documenting with electronic batch records, contributing to continuous improvement and quality objectives.

Qualifications

• This is an entry level position with 1+ year GMP manufacturing preferred.
• Ability to work independently and as a team member.
• Strong interpersonal skills and inclusive, empowered collaboration.

Responsibilities

• Execute manufacturing operations and facility disinfection.
• Set up aseptic vaccine manufacturing incl. CIP/SIP and packaging.
• Troubleshoot processes, electronic systems, and equipment.
• Maintain safety, quality, and compliance per SOPs and 5S.

Skills

GMP

SHEQ

Equipment Setup

Process Improvement

Safety

Troubleshooting

cGMP

SOPs

Instrumentation

Automation basics

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

Associates degree (Business/Science/Tech)

Tools

SAP

MES

Electronic logbook

Job description

Job Description

Associate Tech, Operations

Bio Process Operations Technician 1st Shift

Delivery

• Execute manufacturing operations and facility disinfection
• Set up and perform aseptic vaccine manufacturing to include primary filling, inspection, packaging, CIP/SIP, and additional equipment within qualified parameters
• Identify potential equipment problems and partner with Vaccines Maintenance Technicians to ensure appropriate resolution. Demonstrate ability to troubleshoot process, electronic systems, and equipment for routine and basic problems.
• Perform other duties as requested by the Operations coach

Compliance

• Accountable for performing work in a safe manner, following identified safety procedures (hazardous work permitting, LOTO, HECPs), and using applicable safety equipment / personnel protective equipment (PPE)
• Execute operations functions in accordance with current Good Manufacturing Practices (cGMPs) and standard operating procedures (SOPs)
• Complete documentation in electronic batch records, electronic logs, and other systems in accordance with site procedure
• Maintain good housekeeping and 5S in assigned work area
• Adhere to the highest level of data integrity while performing duties
• Identify potential quality or safety issues. Escalate as per IPT management processes and assist in the investigation, root cause determination, and CAPA implementation.

Cost

• Ensure that startup activities for area of assignment are executed such that deliverables and timelines are met
• Closely monitor team / process performance and improve reliability through problem solving and continuous improvement
• Set up and operate equipment in alignment with established training and procedures to ensure reliable operation with minimal delays or discards
• Identify and help implement continuous improvement and productivity enhancements within the IPT

Team

• Partner with Technicians and cross-functional groups for assigned area
• Demonstrate a high degree of maturity and personal integrity. Strictly adhere to all site policies on personal conduct and attendance.
• Train, develop, and mentor other team members to share experience and best practices
• Pursue knowledge and skills in assigned area from an operations perspective and share that information readily with team
• Maintain a culture of continuous improvement / MPS focused on standard work, making problems visible, minimizing waste, reducing process variability, and problem solving
• Routinely demonstrates leadership and conflict-resolution ability. Demonstrates a willingness to provide and receive constructive feedback in 360° performance review.

Reporting Relationships

• Solid line report to: Manager, Maintenance & Operations
• Dotted line report to: N/A
• Position(s) reporting to this position: N/A (individual contributor)

Work Schedule

• 8hrs 06:00AM-02:30PM

Minimum Education Requirement

• High School diploma or equivalent

Required Experience and Skills

• This is an entry level position and 1 year or more of experience in a GMP manufacturing facility is preferred (aseptic GMP environment strongly preferred).
• Demonstrated ability to work independently and as team member
• Demonstrated interpersonal skills with ability to influence and assist others through a culture of inclusion, feedback, and empowerment
• Ability to gown and work in an aseptic environment
• Demonstrated ability to work with computerized and automated systems.
• Willing to work irregular hours to support multi-shift operation on an as needed basis

Preferred Education, Experience and Skills

• Associates degree in Business, Science, or Technology-based field and/or bio-pharma focused certificates, such as Bioworks, preferred.
• Experience with aseptic filling, visual inspection systems, CIP/SIP systems, packaging equipment and similar aseptic formulation and filling operations
• Experience operating, maintaining, troubleshooting, and/or repairing industrial equipment
• Experience working in a regulated environment (FDA, etc.) and basic knowledge of cGMPs as they apply to the vaccine/pharmaceutical industry
• Experience in Continuous Improvement, Lean Manufacturing, Problem Solving, and/or Right First-Time methodologies
• SAP / MES / electronic logbook basic knowledge from a production execution perspective
• Demonstrated leadership ability, peer training experience, and/or productivity improvement activities
• Demonstrated ability and drive to work autonomously and help organize priorities and work with other team members
• Outstanding communication skills both within direct team and across multiple shifts to ensure success of overall team
• Ability to support technical writing of documents such as standard operating procedures (SOPs)

Required Skills

Chemical Plant Operations, Chemical Plant Operations, Cleaning Equipment, Coaching, Competency Management, Computer Literacy, Employee Scheduling, Environmental Controls, Equipment Management, Equipment Set Up, Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP), Inventory Management System, Manufacturing Operations, Operations Support, Performance Improvements, Pharmaceutical Production, Pharmaceutical Quality Assurance, Procedure Writing, Process Improvements, Production Scheduling, Protective Clothing, Root Cause Identification, Root Cause Investigations, Safety, Health, Environment and Quality (SHEQ), Safety Procedures {+ 9 more}

San Francisco Residents Only

We will consider qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records for employment in compliance with the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance

Los Angeles Residents Only

We will consider for employment all qualified applicants, including those with criminal histories, in a manner consistent with the requirements of applicable state and local laws, including the City of Los Angeles' Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance

Employee Status

Regular

Relocation

No relocation

VISA Sponsorship

No

Travel Requirements

No Travel Required

Flexible Work Arrangements

Not Applicable

Shift

1st - Day

Valid Driving License

No

Hazardous Material(s)

na

The salary range for this role is: $43,100-$67,800

This is the lowest to highest salary we in good faith believe we would pay for this role at the time of this posting. An employee’s position within the salary range will be based on several factors including, but not limited to relevant education, qualifications, certifications, experience, skills, geographic location, government requirements, and business or organizational needs.

The successful candidate will be eligible for annual bonus and long-term incentive, if applicable.

We offer a comprehensive package of benefits. Available benefits include medical, dental, vision healthcare and other insurance benefits (for employee and family), retirement benefits, including 401(k), paid holidays, vacation, and compassionate and sick days.

As an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer, we provide equal opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibit discrimination on the basis of race, color, age, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, disability status, or other applicable legally protected characteristics. As a federal contractor, we comply with all affirmative action requirements for protected veterans and individuals with disabilities. For more information about personal rights under the U.S. Equal Opportunity Employment laws, visit: EEOC Know Your Rights EEOC GINA Supplement

We are proud to be a company that embraces the value of bringing together, talented, and committed people with diverse experiences, perspectives, skills and backgrounds. The fastest way to breakthrough innovation is when people with diverse ideas, broad experiences, backgrounds, and skills come together in an inclusive environment. We encourage our colleagues to respectfully challenge one another’s thinking and approach problems collectively.

Learn more about your rights, including under California, Colorado and other US State Acts