MCS Manufacturing Associates - multiple needed! - Randstad Life Sciences US : Job Details

Immediate opportunity for four (4) MCS Manufacturing Associates. The Manufacturing Process Technicians will work in a dynamic production environment at one of the world's leading biotechnnology companies located in Thousand Oaks, CA.

Shifts: Will work day shift through December. MUST be flexible and able to work swing (2nd shift) / graves (3rd shift) as business needs may require.

Position type: 3 months (through December 2024); extension likely.

Position Overview:

Under general supervision, employee will perform operations in the Manufacturing area. Operations will be performed according to Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs).

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Hands-on operations: set-up, cleaning, and sanitization of various manufacturing equipment
• Preparing buffers/media per defined manufacturing procedures (MPs) and standard operating procedures (SOPs)
• Following GMP documents (SOPs, MPs) with strict adherence to safety and compliance
• Performing and monitoring critical processes with the ability to perform basic troubleshooting
• Performing in-process sampling of equipment and operating analytical equipment
• Performing washroom activities: clean small and large scale equipment used in production activities
• Maintaining an organized and clean workspace
• Working in a clean room environment wearing steel toe shoes, full clean room gowning, hairnet and gloves when performing all work
• Initiating quality reports
• Drafting and revising documents (SOPs, MPs)
• Identifying, recommending, and implementing improvements related to routine functions
• Assisting in the review of documentation for assigned functions (equipment logs, batch records)
• Performing activities that include periods of rigorous, repetitive work
• Working around high-pressure systems and occasionally work around heavy equipment
• Available to work various shifts (day, swing, graves, weekends, holidays, 5x8hrs, 4x10hrs, 3 or 4x12hrs) as dictated by the production schedule
• Able to work in teams to complete operational tasks Able to take direction well, follow documents and policies at all times Able to take initiative
• Creates positive work environment through interactions with team members
• Able to regularly lift up to 35lbs, push and pull objects that require up to 50lbs of force, and work on your feet for long durations
• Able to perform the list of physical movements that may be necessary to perform daily functions on the production floor: bending, reaching above the head, climbing, kneeling, squatting, stooping, walking upstairs, and standing on portable stairs or ladders up to 6 feet off of the ground.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree (BS) OR Associate's degree (AS) and 4 years of experience OR High school diploma / GED and 6 years of experience.
• Mechanical ability/expertise
• Basic statistical mathematical skills
• Ability to interpret and apply GMP knowledge
• Understanding of analytical methods for manufacturing area
• Demonstrated technical writing capability
• Able to demonstrate project management skills and presentation skills
• Ability to understand, apply and evaluate basic chemistry, biology and physical principles
• Basic troubleshooting skills on production equipment
• Experience with Delta V is a plus
• Experience with lab equipment/testing