What are the responsibilities and job description for the Research Assistant position at Planet Pharma?
*Recent graduates welcome to apply*
Position Description
The Manufacturing Technician is responsible for the aseptic manufacturing of tissue-based (human and porcine) products for the regenerative market. This position involves operating simple processing equipment and manual handling of tissue to transform it into a finished product for our customers. To ensure product quality, this role much adhere to standard procedures and cGMP (Current Good Manufacturing Practices).
Main Areas of Responsibilities
• Works in a cleanroom or regulated area to process human and/or porcine tissue
• Adheres to standard operating procedures and cGMP
• Operates simple processing equipment including, but not limited to: heat sealers, biohazard laminar flow hoods, and mixers
• Monitors the quality of pre-packaged finished goods during production
• Records information on batch records, equipment and cleaning logs, and other documents.
• Uses computers, barcode scanners, and SAP to enter data and generate reports
• Maintains inventory of processing supplies
• Responsible for the sanitization of the facility
Qualifications
The below skills are attributes that may not be mandatory but are desired in the ideal candidate.
• High school diploma or equivalent required
• Minimum 1-2 years of related manufacturing experience, preferred
• Must have willingness to learn all equipment and jobs in the assigned processing area
• Ability to maintain a safe working environment and practice safe working habits
• Demonstrated attention to detail and adherence to procedures
• Demonstrated oral and written communication, critical thinking, arithmetic and proper business etiquette skills
• Must be willing and able to work with potentially biohazardous materials, including cadaveric tissue
• Ability to work in a cleanroom environment with proper gowning attire
• Ability to lift up to 30 pounds of boxes and materials off racks
• The position involves frequently sitting, walking, reaching, stooping, squatting, crouching, kneeling, crawling and stair climbing and has the ability to use fine motor skills to operate equipment and or machinery
