Production Technician I

Davita Inc.; Melrose Park (IL); On-site; Full time

Job summary

A leading biotechnology company is seeking a technician who will be responsible for operating, monitoring, and maintaining aseptic equipment according to strict SOPs and GMPs. The successful candidate will have experience with advanced HMI applications and microbiological monitoring, aiming to minimize contamination risks in the production environment. A comprehensive benefits package is offered, covering medical, dental, and retirement savings plans.

Benefits

Medical coverage

Dental coverage

Vision coverage

Life insurance

Disability insurance

401K with company contribution

Wellness program

Qualifications

• Knowledgeable in aseptic manufacturing principles.
• Able to operate advanced machines and load parts washers and sterilizers.
• Experience must include microbial monitoring procedures.

Responsibilities

• Operate and monitor aseptic equipment and follow SOPs.
• Perform machine set-up, operation, and troubleshooting.
• Assist other departments with tasks on equipment.

Skills

Aseptic techniques

HMI applications

Microbiological monitoring

Troubleshooting

Job description

Job Summary

The technician will be responsible for assembling, operating, and monitoring state-of-the-art, aseptic equipment following applicable Standard Operating Procedures and current Good Manufacturing Practices. Must be knowledgeable of and practice good aseptic techniques to minimize the potential for product contamination as well as understand advanced computerized systems through HMI.

Pay Range: 24.27 - 26.02

Responsibilities

Technical

• Ability to operate advanced HMI applications.
• Perform basic level machine operation, set-up, and troubleshooting of all state-of-the-art equipment in their area (may include Vial Washer, Depyrogenation Tunnel, Filling Machine, Isolator, Stopper Loading Systems, Capping Machine, Glove Tester, Automatic Loading & Unloading System (ALUS), Lyophilizers, Parts Washers, Component sterilizers, Stopper Cans, Filter Integrity Tester, Vaporized Hydrogen Peroxide Transfer Hatch) to meet process parameters.
• Load parts washer, component sterilizer, vial washer, filling machine, and capping machine with raw materials and format parts.
• Practice and understand aseptic manufacturing principles.
• Maintain gown qualification if required by their area.
• Perform microbiological monitoring within the filling machine, ALUS, and capping machine.
• Assist other departments including MQA, Maintenance, Metrology, Engineering, Validation, Tech Transfer, and Microbiology with tasks on the equipment in their area.

General

• Clean and sanitize equipment and production areas per SOP.
• Transfer raw materials, operating supplies, and finished products in and out of manufacturing areas.
• Multitask and learn multiple manufacturing areas.
• Train and comply with current SOPs and GMPs.

Additional Information

We offer an excellent salary and benefits package including medical, dental, and vision coverage, as well as life insurance, disability, 401K with company contribution, and wellness program.

Fresenius Kabi is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, citizenship, immigration status, disabilities, or protected veteran status.