Production Assistant

Biocomposites; United States; On-site; USD 28,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company pension

Employee discount

Free parking

On-site parking

Company events

Job summary

Biocomposites is seeking a production assistant at Keele Head Office to join the assembly team, ensuring high quality finished medical products. The role requires careful attention to batch records, strict cleanroom procedures, and accurate documentation with PPE adherence.

You will work Monday to Friday, 37.5 hours, in a highly regulated environment, supported by a proactive team and comprehensive benefits. The position offers growth opportunities within a global medical devices company.

Qualifications

• 12 months manufacturing experience in a production operative role.
• Working knowledge of Good Manufacturing Practice (GMP).
• Ability to work with precision and accuracy.
• Excellent communication skills.
• Ability to take initiative within a controlled environment.
• Ability to wear PPE and work in a cleanroom.
• Experience in a highly regulated environment is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Work in a cleanroom environment with PPE, following Batch Manufacturing records.
• Complete routine tasks within the department and maintain documentation.
• Ensure training is up to date and highlight gaps.
• Maintain a clean and organized work area to support manufacturing functions.
• Report quality or equipment issues to supervisor promptly.
• Comply with Biocomposites policies, guidelines and regulatory requirements.
• Support environmental monitoring and housekeeping activities.

Skills

Communication

Precision/Accuracy

Initiative

PPE / Cleanroom compliance

Tools

GMP awareness

Job description

Job Description

Biocomposites is an international medical devices company that engineers, manufactures, and markets world leading products for use in infection management in bone and soft tissue. Based in Keele, UK, it has global operations across Europe, USA, Argentina, Canada, China, and India. Biocomposites is a world leader in the development of innovative calcium compounds and bone cements for surgical use. Its products regenerate bone and target infection risks across a variety of specialties, including musculoskeletal infection, orthopaedics, trauma, spine, foot and ankle, podiatry, and sports injuries. Biocomposites products are now used in over one million procedures per annum and sold in more than 100 countries around the world.

Background

Biocomposites continues to experience dramatic growth, realising our mission to increase the number of patients we can help, by extending our market coverage in new specialities and new geographies.

Our manufacturing facility at Keele is a crucial part of the business and where our products are produced for the global market. As a production assistant, you will form part of the assembly team, and work with accuracy to ensure the quality of our finished medical products.

Responsibilities

• Ability to wear appropriate PPE and gowns, and work in a cleanroom environment
• Ability to follow and adhere to written instructions, predominantly Batch Manufacturing records
• Ability to fill in prime documentation
• Complete routine tasks within department
• Ensure fully trained in all tasks that are assigned, and highlight personal training gaps
• Maintain a clean and organized work area to facilitate manufacturing functions
• Report problems with quality process, equipment or materials to supervisor or deputy
• Comply with all policies, guidelines and regulatory requirements of Biocomposites
• Cleaning and environmental monitoring to required standards
• Maintaining and performing good housekeeping practices

Required experience

• 12-months previous manufacturing experience working within a production operative role.
• Working knowledge of Good Manufacturing Practice.
• Ability to work with precision and accuracy.
• Excellent communication skills.
• Ability to take initiative within a controlled working environment.
• Ability to wear PPE and work within a clean room environment.
• Previous experience of working in a highly regulated environment is advantageous.

LOCATION:

Keele Head Office, Monday - Friday, 8.00 – 4.00, 37.5 hours per week

What do we offer?

Competitive salary and benefits! With us, you will receive a competitive salary package and benefits.

We grow talent. At Biocomposites we create opportunities to thrive and grow.

One Biocomposites – team spirit & engagement. Our culture is important and we strive to create engaged and inclusive global teams that encourage colleagues to share their diverse perspectives and opinions.

Who do we look for?

People who are passionate about what we do.

People who are open minded to evolving the way we work.

People who can work together to transform outcomes and change lives.

Benefits:

• Company events
• Company pension
• Employee discount
• Free or subsidised travel
• Free parking
• On-site parking