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This Manufacturing Operator I will perform initial chemical processing and batch mixing such as enzymatic treatment of collagen, alkali treatment of collagen, tendon collagen prep, dispersion prep and lyophilization required to produce collagen-based products. Performs the set up, and operates all clean room manufacturing equipment. All work streams include responsibility in the setup, operation and cleaning of all clean room manufacturing equipment. All chemical processing operations are performed in ISO Class 5 or ISO Class 7 areas and require proper Clean Room gowning. All processing is performed in compliance with Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP), Quality Systems Regulations, Standard Operating Procedures (SOP's) and Health and Safety requirements. Operate in a team environment focused on daily milestones and quality throughput.
DESIRED MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required for this position.
High School diploma or equivalent. Degree in related science.
0 - 2 years of chemical processing experience or batch mixing in Medical Device or Pharmaceutical manufacturing industry. Production experience in a clean room environment is highly desirable.
Basic computer skills for email and data entry.
Must read, write and speak in English, and communicate clearly and concisely.
Fundamental understanding of mathematics and chemistry.
Able to participate in a team-oriented environment, willingness to assist and train others
Able to work independently with minimal supervision
Ability to operate, maintain and troubleshoot process equipment, and make minor adjustments as needed.
Ability to gown to ISO Class 5 and 7 Clean Room standards.
Able to work overtime
TOOLS AND EQUIPMENT USED
Lyophilizers, autoclave, homogenizers, grinder, vacuum pump, pH meters, thermometers, balances (scales), water bath circulators, sonicators, humidity cabinet, mixers, centrifuge, blenders, air gun, drop indicator, Filamatic filling machines, slicer machines, scalpels, temperature recorders, crosslinking chamber, humidification chamber, compression unit, cutting table, sealing machines, shrink wrap machines.
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS
The physical requirements listed in this section include, but are not limited, to the motor/physical abilities and skills require of this position in order to successfully undertake the essential duties and responsibilities of this position. In accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), reasonable accommodations may be made to empower individuals with disabilities to undertake the essential duties and responsibilities of the position.
While undertaking the essential duties and responsibilities of the position, the employee must repeatedly sit, listen, speak, and write/@type. The employee must be able to stand for 8 hours, lift up to 60lbs and climb ladders without assistance. The employee is required to go to all areas of the company.
Must be able to bend and lift 30 to 60 lbs without assistance on a daily basis.
Ability to gown to ISO Class 5 Clean Room standards and/or additional Clean room clothing
Ability to gown to ISO Class 7 Clean Room standards and/or additional Clean room clothing
Ability to stand for 8 hours
Must be able to climb step ladders, without assistance
Vision: Requires eye sight correctable to 20/25 to detect any defect in product/materials. Visual acuity adequate to perform job duties, including meeting all the quality reclassification. Requires normal color perception.
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