Technician Co-op, Drug Product Manufacturing

Job Title – Technician Co-op, Drug Product Manufacturing

Work Location – Robbinsville NJ

WuXi Biologics is a is a leading global open-access biologics technology platform offering end-to-end solutions to empower organizations to discover, develop, and manufacture biologics from concept to commercial manufacturing. WuXi Biologics' achievements are a direct result of the efforts made by our employees. We have built an extraordinary team motivated by our PROUD culture of Passion, Reward, Opportunity, Unity, and Determination. WuXi Biologics offers exciting job opportunities and careers around the globe. We currently employ over 12,000 people and provide services to more than 600 customers worldwide, including all the top 20 biopharmaceutical companies

Job Summary

This is a full-time co-op position, reporting to the Manufacturing Head of DP12. The Engineer of Drug Product Manufacturing will be a junior member of the manufacturing team and will work under guidance of shift lead in a team to contribute to the qualification, operation and overall success of the clinical drug product manufacturing facility. This includes but is not limited to working with a team of technicians responsible for the manufacturing support activities in drug product manufacturing, such as formulation, sterile fill and finish, visual inspection of finished product, clinical labelling and packaging, and other tasks as assigned. Responsible for undergoing training in the drug product manufacturing activities according to current Good Manufacturing Practices (cGMPs).

Responsibilities

• Work under supervision and be responsible for all supporting activities related to aseptic cGMP compliant fill/finish operation, including but not limited to buffer preparation, formulation and compounding operation, visual inspection of finished product.
• Train under supervision in drug product manufacturing team for the execution of manufacturing support activities.
• Work under supervision to maintain the drug product suite in an inspection-ready state.
• Train under supervision on SOPs/protocols for manufacturing related activities for GMP aseptic fill/finish operation.
• May be required to work Shifts, Holidays and weekends.
• Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• Associate or Bachelor's degree in life sciences, engineering or other related fields with 0-3 years in biopharmaceuticals or highly regulated industry.
• Knowledge and experience in drug product manufacturing support operations and have solid understanding of cGMP compliance requirements for a manufacturing facility. Previous experience in buffer preparation and visual inspection are preferred.
• Must work in a self-motivated, highly flexible, well organized and detailed-oriented style in this leadership position with requirement of some evening conference call time and occasional international travel.

Knowledge

• Incumbent shall display knowledge and understanding of
• • Current Good Manufacturing Practices.
• Biologics drug product manufacturing processes and procedures
• Good time management skills
• Ability to work in a team environment
• Ability to work in regulated environment

Behavioural Competencies

• Incumbent shall display strong and effective:
• • Teamwork
• Interpersonal/Communication Skills
• Personnel management

Onerous requirements

Position may require occasional travel to global WuXi Biologics sites and/or client sites.

Position is leadership role for manufacturing facility and may require occasional night and weekend hours.

The anticipated base pay range for this position is $20-$30.00

The job description does not intend to list all the duties and responsibilities assigned to this position. Employee holding this position would be required to perform other job-related duties/responsibilities based on their expertise and company business needs.

WuXi Biologics is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, or protected veteran status and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability