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Sr. Manufacturing Technician

Employer
Gilead Sciences, Inc.
Location
Morris Plains
Salary
See job description.
Closing date
Apr 23, 2021

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Discipline
Other, Manufacturing/QA/QC
Position Type
Full Time
Job Type
Technician
Organization Type
All Industry, Pharma


Sr. Manufacturing Technician
United States - New Jersey - Morris Plains

Gilead Sciences, Inc. is a research-based bio-pharmaceutical company that discovers, develops and commercializes innovative medicines in areas of unmet medical need. With each new discovery and investigational drug candidate, we seek to improve the care of patients living with life-threatening diseases around the world. Gileads therapeutic areas of focus include HIV/AIDS, liver diseases, cancer and inflammation, and serious respiratory and cardiovascular conditions.

Making an impact on a global scale
Inclusion is one of the companys five core values. Thats because we know that we are stronger and more innovative at Gilead when we are informed by a diverse set of backgrounds, experiences and points of view. Gilead Sciences is a biopharmaceutical company that discovers, develops and commercializes innovative therapeutics in areas of unmet medical need. The company's mission is to advance the care of patients suffering from life-threatening diseases worldwide.

When you join Gilead, you join our mission to change the world by enabling people to live healthier and more fulfilling lives. Come join a mission-driven bio-pharmaceutical organization that values inclusion and diversity, has a strong portfolio of products, and is constantly #CreatingPossible


Sr. Manufacturing Technician

Specific Responsibilities
  • Responsible for pharmaceutical manufacturing in compliance with current Good Manufacturing Practice (cGMP).
  • Ensures consistent completion of all the planned manufacturing activities assigned to the shift and him/herself.
  • Minimize waste of the resources (worktime, materials, and components).
  • Organize workplace to maximize the throughput and minimize risks of errors.
  • Follow well defined procedures closely, with attention to detail.
  • Practice strong aseptic technique.
  • Document activities accurately and clearly as per GDP.
  • Operate manufacturing equipment according to well defined procedures.
  • Daily monitoring of the process.
  • Minor maintenance of manufacturing equipment.
  • Preparation of media, supplements, and/or buffers, where applicable.
  • Revise/draft standard operating procedures (SOPs) as necessary.
  • Report and document deviations, when encountered.
  • Train new employees, where qualified.
  • Organize/trend data, where applicable.
  • Troubleshoot and recommend corrective/preventive actions (CAPAs), where applicable.
  • Draft deviations, CAPAs, and/or change controls, where requested.
  • Review completed manufacturing batch records for accuracy.
  • Revise manufacturing batch records, where applicable.
  • Act as single point of contact on the manufacturing floor.
  • Motivate, mentor and coach the team.
  • Ensure shift activities are performed in accordance with the schedule in order to support organizational Key Performance Indicators (KPIs).
  • Ensure compliance in operations.
  • Proactively communicate and escalate to management any outstanding issues, or concerns of a compliance, quality, safety, or any other critical matter.
  • Train new manufacturing specialists as per established SOPs.
  • Mentor and lead by example.
  • Be proactive in identifying, communicating and escalating issues.
  • Have the ability to closely review documentation as per GDP.
  • Ability to forecast and plan for daily manufacturing activities.


Knowledge & Skills
  • Have an aptitude for troubleshooting.
  • Strong communication (oral and written), organizational, and interpersonal skills.
  • Able to work well within a team environment.
  • Able to document clearly and accurately as per GDP.
  • Able to follow SOPs as written.
  • Proficient with Microsoft Office.


Education & Experience
  • A Bachelor's Degree in an Engineering or Science discipline with a minimum of four (4) years of experience in a cGMP manufacturing industry setting, OR a High School Diploma with a minimum of six (6) years of experience in a cGMP manufacturing industry setting.
  • Aseptic technique experience


Preferred Experience
  • A minimum of one (1) year of experience in a leadership role.


If this is not the right move for you now but remain interested in a career at Gilead Sciences please connect with us via our talent community: https://gilead.yello.co/external/form/24a8oU4jF5UL3CKq7lO_Cg

About Gilead

Gilead Sciences, Inc. is a research-based biopharmaceutical company that discovers, develops and commercializes innovative medicines in areas of unmet medical need. With each new discovery and investigational drug candidate, we seek to improve the care of patients living with life-threatening diseases around the world. Gilead's therapeutic areas of focus include HIV/AIDS, liver diseases, cancer and inflammation, and serious respiratory and cardiovascular conditions.

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As an equal opportunity employer, Gilead Sciences Inc. is committed to a diverse workforce. Employment decisions regarding recruitment and selection will be made without discrimination based on race, color, religion, national origin, gender, age, sexual orientation, physical or mental disability, genetic information or characteristic, gender identity and expression, veteran status, or other non-job related characteristics or other prohibited grounds specified in applicable federal, state and local laws. In order to ensure reasonable accommodation for individuals protected by Section 503 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, the Vietnam Era Veterans' Readjustment Act of 1974, and Title I of the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990, applicants who require accommodation in the job application process may contact careers@gilead.com for assistance.

For more information about equal employment opportunity protections, please view the EEO is the Law' poster.

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Our environment respects individual differences and recognizes each employee as an integral member of our company. Our workforce reflects these values and celebrates the individuals who make up our growing team.

Gilead provides a work environment free of harassment and prohibited conduct. We promote and support individual differences and diversity of thoughts and opinion.

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