Production Technician
Company: Bachem
Location: Vista
Posted on: May 12, 2022
Job Description:
The Swiss based Bachem Group is a public, innovation-driven
company specializing in the development and manufacturing of
pepTides and oligonucleoTides. As a full service provider Bachem
offers products for clinical development and commercial
applications as well as a comprehensive catalog and exclusive
custom synthesis. With 50 years of experience and subsidiaries in
Switzerland, the United States, the United Kingdom and Japan,
Bachem is the partner of choice for the biotech and pharma industry
worldwide.Bachem. Leading Partner in TidesIn order to continue our
organic growth, we are constantly looking for talent.Your
Responsibilities The Production Technician performs an integral
role as part of the Production team at Bachem. This role is
responsible for contributing to the safe and economic manufacture
of active pharmaceutical ingredient (API) products, such as peptide
or related bioorganic compounds, as a member of a production team.
As a Production Technician II, you will be producing APIs from gram
to multiple kg scale. The majority of responsibilities will include
routine equipment setup for synthesis and downstream, the operation
of manufacturing equipment, organizing and cleaning work area such
as workbenches, tools, instruments, and equipment, material
handling, performing CIP? (IPC?), housekeeping in general and
keeping track of batch documentation according to cGMP regulations.
Your Tasks
- Manufacturing of active pharmaceutical products (APIs) by
performing all stages of the process, such as the synthesis,
cleavage, and purification
- Carry out the necessary preparative steps self-dependent
according to directions/instructions given by supervisor
- Follow written procedures (e.g. SOP, BPR) and comply with cGMP
guidelines
- Perform proper documentation following cGMP guidelines
- Set up, clean, operate, and maintain equipment used for
manufacturing
- Adhere to manufacturing schedules and timelines
- Make safe, efficient, and conscious use of instruments, raw
materials, products and other resources
- Ensure manufacturing and personnel safety and security in the
workplace
- Propose and implement technical improvements
- Be a team player and be highly flexibleYour Profile
- High School Diploma or equivalent
- 2-5 years relevant experience
- Ability to comprehend GMP standard and quality control
measures
- Strong work ethic and the ability to handle multiple tasks
- Capable of working methodically and accordingly adhering to
rules and regulations
- Ability to read, understand, follow written procedures (SOPs &
BPRs) and instructions provided by the immediate supervisor
- Flexibility and availability for shift work
- Great oral communication and writing skills
- Basic computer knowledge, including Microsoft Office
- Ability to effectively organize, and work in a fast-paced,
deadline driven work environment
- Ability to communicate in a proactive and solution-focused
manner, including keeping management aware of potential issues
- Detail oriented with the ability to troubleshoot and resolve
problems
- Ability to work independently and manage one's time
- Communicate effectively with the ability to function well in a
team environment
- Flexibility of working hours based on business needs, may
include some nights and occasional weekendsPreferred
- Previous experience in GMP manufacturing environment such as
Pharmaceutical, Food & Beverages, Dairy, Vitamins, Cosmetics, or
medical devices
- Knowledgeable and no fear of contact with any kind of technical
equipment
- Proficient with GMP requirements and documentation
- Proficient with entering and/or recording information in
written or electronic form according to GMP regulationsWe OfferYou
will be part of a motivated team overseeing the entire development
cycle of respective APIs. If you are looking for a new challenge
and want to join a motivated team in an internationally renowned
company, you should seize this opportunity.Candidates for positions
as US employees of Bachem Americas, Inc. ("Company") must be in the
process of or fully vaccinated against the COVID-19 virus and
provide the Company with proof of vaccination as a condition of
employment, except for U.S. employees who request and qualify under
applicable law for disability and religious accommodation from the
COVID-19 vaccine mandate. An applicant who receives an offer of
employment from the Company for a position as a U.S employee will
be required to provide proof of vaccination status, or request and
receive a disability or religious accommodation for which the
applicant is entitled under applicable law, before their first day
of employment or any later deadline specified by the Company in the
offer letter. The Company is an equal opportunity employer and
provides employment opportunities and makes employment decisions
without regard to an individual's disability, religion or on any
other basis prohibited by law.
Keywords: Bachem, Vista , Production Technician, Professions , Vista, California
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