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The following positions will require the employees to work with chemical, radiological, or biological agents that may be hazardous to health if mishandled (including Agents which may potentially affect reproduction or the fetus). Employees will be required to follow all safety procedures and use personal protective clothing/Equipment where specified. Inquires for further information should be directed to the hiring manager. __________________________________________________________________________
Permanent Position - Clinical Supplies Mechanic Operator - 51I- Clinical Supplies Operations Shift: 7:00am-3:30pm
Site: New Brunswick, NJ
Bldg # 107 (excluded)
Rate: $43.69/hour
The goal of Product Development within Global Product Supply (GPS) is to develop new drug candidates and the processes to manufacture them into commercial realities. This is achieved by designing and conducting a variety of experimental studies using the latest scientific methods and state of the art equipment and instrumentation. The development process is very dynamic with performance in both laboratory and process scale-up facilities. Scientific rigor, timeliness and compliance with all GMP and federal/state/local regulations are a necessity.
Daily assignments will be based on demonstrated technical competence of the individual mechanical/operator aptitude and the demands of the process. Priorities will be set based on the needs of the business. Both written procedures and verbal instructions by a supervisor will be executed with strict attention to safety and quality. Accurate and timely execution and documentation of activities and results are a requirement. Strict adherence to GMP, federal, state and local regulations is required. Collaborative work with other employees is a necessity to achieve departmental and company goals.
JOB FUNCTION:
- Performs in accordance with specific instructions, all operations necessary in the changeover, set-up, adjustment, alteration, repair, maintenance, and operation of semi-automatic and automatic machines necessary for preparing clinical supplies and parenteral inspection. Input into machine, logic operating parameters for each control.
- Start, stop, and tend machines during all phases of the production run. Visually spot-check line production.
- Adjust equipment to optimize performance. Clear line and equipment jams. Supply components to equipment as required for continuous machine operation. Break down, clean, and sanitize equipment.
- Alerts supervision of any irregularities in procedures or equipment operations. Relocate equipment as required for operations. Locate, diagnose, and correct pneumatic, mechanical, and electrical malfunctions.
- Perform preventive maintenance and equipment installation activities as required.Perform minor electrical work to keep production lines in operation.
- Assist in the (re)qualification and (re)validation of processing equipment.
- Perform duties of an equal or lesser nature required to prepare clinical supplies including operation of semiautomatic and automatic machines necessary for filling, labeling, capping and sealing a variety of vials, bottles, unit dose blister cards, pouches or other containers prepared for use in clinical studies, clinical stability or product registration use. Using equipment, assembles combination products/devices to be used in clinical studies
- Assembles, operates, disassembles, and cleans equipment and performs routine calibration and adjustment of equipment operating parameters.
- Performs in process sampling during operations and records data obtained.
- Weighs and/or hand counts dosage forms and records data obtained within the appropriate documents.
- Inspect labels (manually and with use of electromechanical equipment) against label proofs and other supporting documentation for confirmation of but not limited to the following characteristics: Count, Variable text, Character verification and Cosmetic defects. Label inspection must be accurate with no room for deviations.
- Completes all documentation supporting the preparation of clinical supplies and label inspection through interface with software based processing instructions and data collection systems and use of equipment PLC's.
- Performs product inspection of supplies using SAP interface or other electromechanical equipment for verifying contents. Through interface with SAP performs calculations of label and product accountabilities.
- Makes up carriers and shippers and prepares finished supplies for shipment as required.
- Follows Current Good Manufacturing Practices, all safety rules and good housekeeping principles.
EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS :
- High school diploma or equivalent plus specialized (mechanical) training or partial college in a mechanical trade.
- Completion of accredited apprentice program or five years equivalent experience as a line mechanic within the pharmaceutical industry.
- Individual must have a minimum of five-year's applicable CGMP experience in the pharmaceutical industry.
- Proficiency in the use of computer programs /systems is essential Technicians must maintain their skills and knowledge current with the advances in the field of Pharmaceutical Development. Incumbents may attend internal or external training courses as approved by management.
Training will be implemented to ensure Mechanic Operators receive relevant training to facilitate the performance of their job responsibilities. Assessment after training specific to a task will be an ongoing requirement. Interactive training modules may be used for training on specific competencies. If testing is not passed, the interactive learning and testing will be repeated.
Working Conditions: Works under direction of supervision and follows established practices in performing all duties. Makes a decision when general instructions, established methods, or clearly defined precedents indicate action to be taken, but refers unusual problems to supervisors.
Department requires zero error rate and employs multiple redundant checks to achieve this objective. Undetected errors may have serious implications and may result in costly withdrawals or the termination of a clinical study.
Employees must have annual eye exams and pass biennial re-qualification.
As required, handling of potent compounds which requires annual gown/respirator training and medical respirator clearance.
Work environment may be subject to odors and fumes, dust, powders, oil, grease and noise. Significant physical effort required. It is essential that incumbents be involved in stooping, lifting, bending, sometimes in awkward positions, and occasional lifting of heavy machinery.
Work is routine and repetitive; requiring application of judgement within limitations established by CGMP regulations, defined SOP's and processing instructions. Required to document operations in exacting fashion without error. Require interface with computer-based documents and instructions such as but not limited to SAP.
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On-site Protocol BMS has a diverse occupancy structure that determines where an employee is required to conduct their work. This structure includes site-essential, site-by-design, field-based and remote-by-design jobs. The occupancy type that you are assigned is determined by the nature and responsibilities of your role:
Site-essential roles require 100% of shifts onsite at your assigned facility. Site-by-design roles may be eligible for a hybrid work model with at least 50% onsite at your assigned facility. For these roles, onsite presence is considered an essential job function and is critical to collaboration, innovation, productivity, and a positive Company culture. For field-based and remote-by-design roles the ability to physically travel to visit customers, patients or business partners and to attend meetings on behalf of BMS as directed is an essential job function.
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