Manufacturing Technician, AO Line 3, Liquid (Contractor)
Employment Type : Full-Time
At Roche, 94,000 people across 100 countries are pushing back the frontiers of healthcare. Working together, we’ve become one of the world’s leading research-focused healthcare groups. Our success is built on innovation, curiosity, and diversity. We believe every employee makes a difference. We are passionate about transforming patients’ lives. We are courageous in both decision and action, we believe that good business means a better world.
The focus of Hillsboro Technical Operations (HTO) is Drug Product manufacturing (Component Prep & Compounding, Liquid/Lyophilized Filling, Automated/Manual Inspection, Packaging/Finished Products and Distribution.)
Shift/Days-Sunday to Tuesday, every other Wednesday, 6:00am to 6:30pm
Contract duration 6 months with possible extensions
Responsibilities:
- Advocate for Roche’s mission of advancing and boldly championing diversity, equity, and inclusion
- Adhere to all plant safety policies and procedures and proactively identify unsafe conditions
- Perform safety and housekeeping audits as required
- Assist in set up, change over, and test run equipment for various-sized vials and packages as
- required
- Supporting the Operations Specialist, Maintenance, and/or outside services in the repair,
- maintenance, and calibration of Genentech systems as required
- Perform training of other Technicians
- Assist in the development of plant SOP's and training materials
- Learner and Practitioner of the Lean Production System and Agile Ways of Working
- Execute production recipes, check-in equipment, and perform material movements using automated computer software applications (SAP and MES systems)
- Operate all formulation, sterile filling, inspection, and final vial packaging equipment in the plant
- Perform material handling in the plant as required
- Perform preparation of sterile components
- Assist in the cleaning, set-up, sterilization, and dis-assembly on a variety of processing equipment Perform bulk thaw, dilution, and formulation operations
- Performing manual inspection of empty vials and filled product with a focus on quality and efficiency Conduct environmental monitoring activities in the manufacturing areas as required
- Prior to start-up, during processing, and at the completion of the manufacturing process, perform all documentation and clerical functions to provide the proper accountability and traceability of components and finished product
- At the start and finish of each shift, report and make recommendations regarding equipment, supplies, required repairs, process concerns, safety concerns, and areas for improvement in reliability, yield, and efficiency
- Work effectively and efficiently in a team-oriented environment to ensure maximum and high quality output Perform cleaning and housekeeping duties as required
Qualifications / Requirements:
- Proficiency in the English language - reading, writing, and communication
- Must be able to work all shifts (1st, 2nd, or 3rd), required overtime as needed, able to lift 45 pounds, and stand for extended periods of time
- In addition, all candidates must pass a vision acuity and color discrimination test
- Must complete periodic physical examinations to identify medical conditions which pose a risk to Grade C or higher operation
- Must have 1 to 2 years (within the last 7 years) experience in the operation of complex mechanical equipment used in the washing, filling, conveying, sealing, inspection and packaging of products/containers is highly desirable (target industries include pharmaceutical, biotechnology, biomedical, electronic, chemical, food, cosmetics, and/or other medical industries)
- Must be computer literate, including ability to interface with computer systems and PLC-based logic.
- Must be comfortable working with Microsoft suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint), navigating through web pages and e-mail. Must possess basic typing skills
Education:
- High school diploma or equivalent AND
- Graduate of a two-year Associate's Degree program in Electrical/Mechanical Technology (or equivalent) is a plus.