Associate Production Technician (3:30 PM to 2 AM; Tuesday - Friday)

Position Title: Associate Production Technician (3:30 PM to 2 AM; Tuesday - Friday)
Department: Production
Reports To: Production Technician
Job Type: Full Time
Shift: Tuesday - Friday 03:30 PM - 02:00 AM
Exempt / Non-Exempt: Non Exempt

Purpose

The Associate Production Technician is responsible for developing and maintaining proficiency in human tissue manufacturing procedures and support processes to execute and support the production schedule.

 

Responsibilities

  • Develop and maintain competency in knowledge of aseptic technique and sterile fields.
  • Complete self-administered read and understand training for standard operating procedures to ensure completion by assigned due dates.
  • Manufacture finished product from human tissue using aseptic technique in accordance with standard operating procedures. Use good judgement to maximize manufacturing product yield based on established production plans.
  • Request sterility certificates and ensure cleanroom readiness.
  • Process cleanroom supplies and instruments, including decontamination, sterilization, and storage for production teams.
  • Follow sterilization guidelines and departmental procedures; decontaminate items for re-sterilization.
  • Prepare production supplies and equipment for Ethylene Oxide (ETO) and Autoclave Sterilization, including cleaning, assembly, and labeling.
  • Meet or exceed production related KPI’s and goals related to but not limited to: Good Documentation Practices (GDP), adherence to attendance policy and production yield measures.
  • Accurately and concurrently document completion of manufacturing processes and support tasks on controlled records in accordance with good documentation practices (GDP), standard operating procedures, and regulatory requirements.
  • Identify and report occurrences of deviations/nonconformances to management and quality assurance.
  • Support execution of cleanroom/equipment cleaning, decontamination, maintenance, calibration, and environmental monitoring.
  • Maintain a working knowledge of FDA 21 CFR 1271, FDA 21 CFR 820, AATB standards, ISO Standards, cGMP/CGTP, other relevant regulations/standards, and internal organizational policies and standard operating procedures.
  • Maintain acceptable attendance and punctuality for scheduled work hours and meetings. Ensure completion of assigned tasks and responsibilities within defined timeframes.
  • Flexibility to work outside of normal business hours during weekdays or weekends with reasonable advance notice to support business/operational needs when necessary.
  • Perform other duties as assigned. 

 

Skills

  • Ability to work independently and in a team environment.
  • Excellent attention to detail and organization.
  • Excellent written and verbal communication.
  • Highest level of ethics and integrity.
  • Ability to multi-task and work in a fast-paced environment.
  • Self-motivated.
  • Ability to secure and maintain a favorable background investigation and clearance.
  • Proficiency in Microsoft Office.

 

Qualifications/Requirements

  • High school diploma or equivalent required.
  • Ability to work seated or standing for 8-10 hours.
  • Ability to push, pull or otherwise transport objects or materials weighing up to 25 lbs.
  • Ability to document work with accurately and with legible handwriting.
  • Clearance of favorable background investigation required.