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Hiring Manager- Joey Worrells

Night Shift 12-Hour, Night 7:00PM - 7:00AM

Summary :

The Fractionation Technician I is responsible for processing plasma to intermediate paste or dry powder stage, while maintaining a high level of housekeeping and conforming to highest standards of GMP and safety.

The Fractionation Technician II is responsible for processing plasma to intermediate paste or dry powder stage, while maintaining a high level of housekeeping and conforming to highest standards of GMP and safety.

Primary responsibilities for role :

Fractionation Technician I

• Performs general housekeeping in compliance with the high standards required of a pharmaceutical operation.

• Demonstrates sound knowledge and understanding of GMP requirements.

• Dispenses and prepares necessary cleaning/sanitization reagents.

• Assembles, disassembles, cleans, and sanitizes production equipment and area.

• Operates production equipment (i.e. scales, conductivity meters, centrifuges, etc.)

• Prepares buffer and chemical solutions.

• Completes record keeping in accordance with CGMP.

• Demonstrates proper use of log books and works with and disposes of biohazardous waste.

• Samples processes as needed (i.e. deviations) and interprets process schedules.

Fractionation Technician II

• Performs all duties described at the Fractionation Operator level.

• Operates the acetone drying process utilizing the Funda Filter or works on the -5 production floor.

• Suspends Fraction V paste, Fraction II + III & Fraction II + IIIW paste of non-hyperimmune IM IG product lines.

• Assists in training less experienced employees.

• Demonstrates initiative in the performance of duties.

• Writes the process flow for pool plasma through Fraction II, PPF and albumin powder.

This job description is intended to present the general content and requirements for the performance of this job. The description is not to be construed as an exhaustive statement of duties, responsibilities, or requirements. Managers and supervisors may assign other duties as needed.

Additional responsibilities :

Fractionation Technician I

Minus 5 Processing: Prepares, sets up, operates, and performs bowl changes on Westfalia and Sharlpes centrifuges, suspends all intermediate fractions suspended in fractionation -5 C processing, performs filtration. Acetone Drying: Calculates and adds acetone and CWFI for processing, suspends Albumin and PFF paste for acetone, harvests and weighs acetone dried powder drying.

Fractionation Technician II

NA

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

Fractionation Technician I

Candidate must possess a high school diploma or equivalent

Bioworks Certificate or production manufacturing experience in a regulated industry (i.e. FDA, USDA, NRC) or a 2 or 4 year college degree preferred

Fractionation Technician II

Basic math skills, basic computer skills, mechanical aptitude, detail oriented, ability to work in a team environment and exercise good judgment.

Candidate must possess a high school diploma or equivalent

Bioworks Certificate or production manufacturing experience in a regulated industry (i.e. FDA, USDA, NRC) or a 2 or 4 year college degree preferred

Equivalency :

Fractionation Technician I

NA

Fractionation Technician II

Depending on the area of assignment, directly related experience or a combination of directly related education and experience and/or competencies may be considered in place of the stated requirements. Example: If a job level typically requires an Associate’s degree plus 2 years of experience, an equivalent could include 4 years of experience or a Bachelor's degree.

Occupational Demands:

Fractionation Technician I

NA

Fractionation Technician II

Able to lift up to 65 pounds. Continuous standing and walking, able to work rotating shifts. Immunizations required.

EEO Females/Minorities/Disability/Veterans

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Req ID: 520942

Type: Regular Full-Time

Job Category: Manufacturing