Pharmaceutical Production Associate

Kedrion Biopharma GmbH; Melville (NY); On-site; USD 50,000 - 63,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, vision and dental insurance

Life and AD&D insurance

Paid holidays

PTO accrual

Job summary

Kedrion Biopharma Inc. in Melville, NY is seeking an entry-level Manufacturing Technician. With a high school diploma, you can start a career with a clear training plan, hands-on experience, and potential earnings growth in a structured manufacturing environment.

You will perform manual and automated operations in a cGMP cleanroom, working with centrifuges, tanks, CIP systems, and pallets. The role offers a defined career path and on-the-job learning to build technical skills.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Flexible, able to work extended hours (overtime), and alongside multiple departments.
• Good written and verbal communication skills.
• Team player and builder.
• Self-motivator.
• Good math skills and ability to perform calculations per batch record.
• Computer literacy and proficiency with Microsoft Office and e-mail a plus.
• Sufficient technical competence to organize and lead production activities.
• Problem solving skills and results oriented.
• Adaptable to change.

Responsibilities

• Perform hands-on execution of manual and automated manufacturing operations. Equipment includes centrifuges, processing tanks set-up and operations, ultrafiltration systems, COP cabinets, CIP stations, and equipment assembly.
• Material handling includes requesting, weighing and addition of chemicals, and suspending solid paste.
• Assisting with unloading/loading and palletizing product. Operate a (type) forklift or hand truck, upon training and certification.
• Transport product from/to production/warehouse/cold storage.
• Correct and safe operation of equipment, chemicals, and products.
• Ensure the production area is in the highest state of readiness.
• Participate in continuous improvement teams and implement continuous improvement tools.
• Follow safety/EHS requirements, SOPs, cGMP, work rules and other company policies.
• Perform removal of hazardous waste.
• Perform production area and associated equipment recovery activities such as cleaning rooms, tanks, skids, miscellaneous equipment, etc.
• Ensure all production materials and PPE are present as required.
• Responsible for ensuring that the work area is maintained in a clean and orderly manner in accordance with cGMP and internal requirements.
• May perform other duties as assigned.
• Specific training plan to be provided.

Skills

Good math skills

Self-motivator

Team player

Communication skills

Computer literacy

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

Kedrion Biopharma Inc. is an international company that collects and fractionates blood plasma to produce and distribute plasma-derived therapeutic products for us in treating and preventing serious diseases, disorders and conditions such as Hemophilia, Primary Immune System Deficiencies and Rh-Sensitization.

Job Summary

Looking for more than just a job? With just a high school diploma or GED, you can launch a career with long-term potential, skill development, and significant earning growth. OurManufacturing Technician Career Step Planis designed to help you grow fast:

• Earn up to $50,000 a year ($24/hour) after just 1 year
• Advance to $63,000 a year ($30+/hour) within 18 months as a Manufacturing Technician II.
• Get hands-on experience, build technical skills, and follow a structured training plan to support your development

Why Choose a Career Here?

• Clear career path with real growth potential
• On-the-job learning that builds real-world experience
• Competitive compensation that grows with you
• More days off — without sacrificing full-time pay

As a Manufacturing Technician, you’ll be part of the team responsible for the compliant execution of manufacturing processes in a cleanroom environment, strictly following cGMP standards, safety guidelines, and all applicable regulations. You’ll gain experience with both manual tasks and advanced automated equipment in the production area.

Day Time Role 6am-6pm

What you'll do

• Perform hands-on execution of manual and automated manufacturing operations. Equipment includes centrifuges, processing tanks set-up and operations, ultrafiltration systems, COP cabinets, CIP stations, and equipment assembly.
• Material handling includes requesting, weighing and addition of chemicals, and suspending solid paste.
• Assisting with unloading/loading and palletizing product. Operate a (type) forklift or hand truck, upon training and certification.
• Transport product from/to production/warehouse/cold storage.
• Correct and safe operation of equipment, chemicals, and products.
• Ensure the production area is in the highest state of readiness.
• Participate in continuous improvement teams and implement continuous improvement tools.
• Follow safety/EHS requirements, SOPs, cGMP, work rules and other company policies.
• Perform removal of hazardous waste.
• Perform production area and associated equipment recovery activities such as cleaning rooms, tanks, skids, miscellaneous equipment, etc.
• Ensure all production materials and PPE are present as required.
• Responsible for ensuring that the work area is maintained in a clean and orderly manner in accordance with cGMP and internal requirements.
• May perform other duties as assigned.
• Specific training plan to be provided.

Qualifications and need-to-know

• High school diploma or GED required. Some college preferred
• Must be flexible, able to work extended hours (overtime), and alongside multiple departments.
• Good written and verbal communication skills.
• Team player and builder.
• Self-motivator.
• Good math skills and ability to perform calculations per batch record.
• Computer literacy and proficiency with Microsoft Office and e-mail a plus.
• Sufficient technical competence to organize and lead production activities.
• Problem solving skills and results oriented.
• Adaptable to change.

Employment eligibility verification will be required at the time of hire. This position does not offer visa sponsorship now or in the future.

Kedrion Biopharma Inc. is committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants. We prohibit discrimination and harassment based on race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws. This policy applies to all employment terms, including recruitment, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.

This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.

Please note that salary ranges are calculated based off levels of: relevant experience, education, and certifications.

Kedrion Biopharma Inc. offers numerous benefits to our qualifying employees, including:

• Medical, vision and dental insurance
• Life and AD&D insurance
• Paid holidays
• PTO accrual
• and much more!

Please let us know if you would like further details regarding the benefits that we offer to our qualifying employees, and we would be glad to provide you with our full benefits guide, as well as answering any questions you may have!

If you require assistance with your employment application or need reasonable accommodations to perform job duties, please contact our Talent Acquisition team [e-mail] .

Kedrion Biopharma Inc. participates in E-Verify and provides the federal government with Form I-9 information to confirm employment authorization. For more information, please contact the Department of Homeland Security.