Job title: Senior Manufacturing Associate
Location: Framingham, MA
About the job
We deliver 4.3 billion healthcare solutions to people every year, thanks to the flawless planning and meticulous eye for detail of our Manufacturing & Supply teams. With your talent and ambition, we can do even more to protect people from infectious diseases and bring hope to patients and their families.
Department Description:
8 NYA is an integrated, continuous, biomanufacturing facility (ICBF). The facility is operated by upstream, downstream, and support services groups, which support a 24/7 large-scale therapeutic protein manufacturing facility housing multiple products.
Position Overview:
This is a 12 hour, rotating position in a flexible, single-use technology, large scale cGMP biologics facility. Initial job responsibilities will include leading a team responsible for a diverse range of manufacturing related activities during plant start-up from Operational Commissioning/Shakedown through process validation (PV) and commercial operations.
The Sr. Manufacturing Associate will be responsible for performing a variety of complex tasks under general guidance and in accordance with the manufacturing instruction set and current GMPs.
We are an innovative global healthcare company with one purpose: to chase the miracles of science to improve people's lives. We're also a company where you can flourish and grow your career, with countless opportunities to explore, make connections with people, and stretch the limits of what you thought was possible. Ready to get started?
Main Responsibilities:
Maintains a safe working environment and reports incidents/accidents to Manufacturing management.
Effectively demonstrates understanding of GMPs and how they apply to specific responsibilities.
Follows verbal and written procedures in operating production and equipment and performing processing steps; accurately completes appropriate production documentation.
Maintains cleanliness and orderliness in the process area.
Ensures the production area is stocked with supplies.
Performs batch record review, EWI (Electronic Work Instruction) revisions, and work order generation.
Fulfills the role of lead trainer on numerous operations and is an area SME.
Interacts with other support functions such as Quality Assurance, Quality Control, Manufacturing Engineering, MSIT, Validation, etc.
Utilizes manufacturing knowledge to improve process operations and affect positive change.
Demonstrates ability to troubleshoot basic mechanical operations.
Effectively utilizes Microsoft Office applications.
Mentors less experienced operators.
Fulfills the role of Team Lead in the absence of the team Supervisor.
Responsible for assignment of duties to all team members, ensuring execution of duties, communicating at daily scheduling meetings, and providing technical support as needed.
May be asked to represent the organization at meetings such as shift scheduling meetings, +QDCI, deviation review meetings, and project meetings.
Escalates production floor issues related to personnel, safety, procedures, materials, process, equipment, automation, utilities, and/or information systems to Manufacturing management and/or appropriate functional area(s).
Cross-train manufacturing personnel.
Performs in-process analytical testing.
Demonstrates proficient knowledge of automation systems (INFOR, MES, ERP, DeltaV).
Demonstrates general knowledge and practice of aseptic techniques.
Additional Responsibilities:
Contributes to continual improvement of all manufacturing documentation (SOPs, EWI's, MBR's, OJT's) to ensure they are current, accurate, and clear.
Supports plant floor continuous improvement initiatives.
*Key Responsibilities may differ among employees with the same job title and may change over time, in accordance with business needs.
About You
Leadership Qualifications:
Capable of effective and clear communication that enables teams to execute on key deliverables
Basic Qualifications:
High School diploma/GED with 5+ years of experience in a cGXP environment, or a Bachelor's degree with 3+ years of experience.
Preferred Qualifications:
Bachelor's degree with 4+ years of experience in bulk biologics GMP manufacturing.
Effectively uses process automation systems to operate production processes (i.e., Delta V).
Experienced in reviewing and creating controlled documents.
Familiarity with deviation management systems (i.e., Veeva).
Special Working Conditions:
Ability to lift up to 50 lbs.
Ability to stand on average for 10 hours per shift.
Ability to gown and gain entry to manufacturing areas.
Ability to work a twelve-hour rotating shift and every other weekend, including holidays as scheduled.
Why Choose Us?
Bring the miracles of science to life alongside a supportive, future-focused team.??
Discover endless opportunities to grow your talent and drive your career, whether it's through a promotion or a lateral move, at home or internationally.??
Enjoy a thoughtful, well-crafted rewards package that recognizes your contribution and amplifies your impact.??
Take good care of yourself and your family, with a wide range of health and wellbeing benefits including high-quality healthcare, prevention and wellness programs, and at least 14 weeks' gender-neutral parental leave.?
THE FINE PRINT ?
For influenza production roles (excluding FFIP roles), the candidate must be able to receive the influenza vaccine, which is required for building access?
For aseptic area production roles (excluding Flu production tech roles): candidate must be able to obtain and maintain current aseptic gowning qualification?
This position may be required to be moved or temporarily flexed to another department or building within the FFIP operation due to business needs. Additionally, candidates should expect to work in multiple buildings. Some over-time/off-shift work hours may be required based on business needs. We will attempt to provide as much advance notice as possible, two weeks where applicable if any such change is needed.?
Must be able to lift up to 25 lbs., and bend/lift/move objects as part of the job.?
Able to stand for up to 8 hours a day (with occasional breaks)
Sanofi Inc. and its U.S. affiliates are Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action employers committed to a culturally diverse workforce. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race; color; creed; religion; national origin; age; ancestry; nationality; marital, domestic partnership or civil union status; sex, gender, gender identity or expression; affectional or sexual orientation; disability; veteran or military status or liability for military status; domestic violence victim status; atypical cellular or blood trait; genetic information (including the refusal to submit to genetic testing) or any other characteristic protected by law.
Pursue progress , discover extraordinary
Better is out there. Better medications, better outcomes, better science. But progress doesn't happen without people - people from different backgrounds, in different locations, doing different roles, all united by one thing: a desire to make miracles happen. So, let's be those people.
At Sanofi, we provide equal opportunities to all regardless of race, colour, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, ability or gender identity.
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Sanofi Inc. and its U.S. affiliates are Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action employers committed to a culturally inclusive and diverse workforce. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race; color; creed; religion; national origin; age; ancestry; nationality; natural or protective hairstyles; marital, domestic partnership or civil union status; sex, gender, gender identity or expression; affectional or sexual orientation; disability; veteran or military status or liability for military status; domestic violence victim status; atypical cellular or blood trait; genetic information (including the refusal to submit to genetic testing) or any other characteristic protected by law.
North America Applicants Only
The salary range for this position is:
$30.92 - $41.23
All compensation will be determined commensurate with demonstrated experience. Employees may be eligible to participate in Company employee benefit programs. Additional benefits information can be found through the LINK (https://benefits.sanofiusallwell.com/fleet/public/index/ba511bf8-5c32-4828-9861-ab985fffab90/?cid=sanofi) .
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Sanofi is dedicated to supporting people through their health challenges. We are a global biopharmaceutical company focused on human health. We prevent illness with vaccines, provide innovative treatments to fight pain and ease suffering. We stand by the few who suffer from rare diseases and the millions with long-term chronic conditions.
With more than 100,000 people in 100 countries, Sanofi is transforming scientific innovation into healthcare solutions around the globe. Discover more about us visiting www.sanofi.com or via our movie We are Sanofi (https://youtu.be/96EwNjb1TLo)
As an organization, we change the practice of medicine; reinvent the way we work; and enable people to be their best versions in career and life. We are constantly moving and growing, making sure our people grow with us. Our working environment helps us build a dynamic and inclusive workplace operating on trust and respect and allows employees to live the life they want to live.
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