Laboratory Assistant

Planet Pharma; Fremont (CA); On-site; Full time

Job summary

Join an innovative firm in the biotechnology sector as a cleaning technician, where you'll play a crucial role in maintaining the highest standards of cleanliness and compliance in a GMP-regulated environment. Your responsibilities will include coordinating cleaning and sanitization tasks, documenting processes accurately, and ensuring adherence to safety protocols. This entry-level position offers a unique opportunity to gain experience in the pharmaceutical manufacturing field while working alongside dedicated professionals committed to quality and excellence. If you're detail-oriented and ready to contribute to critical operations, this role is perfect for you.

Qualifications

• 1-2 years work experience in a GMP regulated industry is desired.
• Strong focus on detail-oriented work in a technical setup.

Responsibilities

• Perform GMP cleaning and sanitization of process areas on the manufacturing floor.
• Document work according to cGMP and adhere to safety standards.

Skills

cGMP experience

Attention to detail

Execution of tasks

Identifying process anomalies

Strong written and verbal communication

Computer-based systems

Familiarity with cleaning chemicals

Education

High School Degree

Job description

This range is provided by Planet Pharma. Your actual pay will be based on your skills and experience — talk with your recruiter to learn more.

Base pay range

$20.00/yr - $23.00/yr

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Responsibilities

• Performs and coordinates GMP cleaning and sanitization of process areas on the manufacturing floor as assigned related to the manufacturing of bulk drug substance in a multi-product facility.
• Responsible for cleaning, sanitization of small parts and hoses used in the manufacturing process.
• Performs duties under limited supervision and according to standard operating and manufacturing procedures.
• Documents work according to cGMP and cGDP.
• Adheres to established regulations and follows cGMP established by site.
• Reports abnormalities and deviations in a timely and accurate manner.
• Adheres to safety standards and identifies unsafe situations/habits and escalates appropriately.
• Maintains production areas according to predefined standards (5S).
• Prepares cleaning solution applicate to the area.
• Cleans specified rooms on the manufacturing floor using approved cleaning solution, wearing appropriate PPE including respirator if required.
• Performs other duties as assigned such as trash removal, floor to ceiling cleaning, tidying up areas (5S), and potentially cleaning of small parts and equipment, performing real-time documentation of cleaning in each area.
• Responsible to be current with online training and qualifications.
• Working in a highly regulated environment following all applicable Boehringer and Boehringer Fremont SOPs, OCPs and BGSs for cGMP, EHS and Compliance policies.
• Required to work according to given schedules in a 24/7 shift structure and flexibility to adapt working schedule upon prior given notice.
• GMP room cleaning and trash removal.

Skills

• 1 or more years of experience in cGMP regulated industry desired.
• Physically demanding, requires great attention to details and thorough accurate ability to document activities real-time.
• Moderate to high - strong focus on execution of tasks with moderate technical complexity.
• Performs moderate proceduralized tasks.
• Identifies process anomalies and areas for improvement for operations.
• Strong working knowledge of fundamental manufacturing concepts is required.
• Moderate technical knowledge of biologics operations is preferred.
• Ability to concentrate on detail-oriented work in a moderate technical setup with a Quality and Right the first-time mindset.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to work with computer-based systems and ideally experience with process.
• Must become familiar with cleaning chemical components and safety requirements.

Physical Demands

• Wear proper PPE that may include respirator to protect from cleaning agents, safety shoes, gloves.
• Must be able to obtain full medical respiratory clearance and successfully complete respirator fit test.
• Ability to perform repetitive motions and may require bending and reaching overhead, ability to lift up to 40 lbs.

Education

• High School Degree, desired 1-2 years’ work experience in GMP regulated industry.

Seniority level

• Entry level

Employment type

• Contract

Job function

• Science, Manufacturing, and Other

Industries

• Biotechnology Research, Pharmaceutical Manufacturing, and Medical Equipment Manufacturing