Aseptic Technician 1

Bimeda is a leading global innovator, manufacturer and marketer of veterinary pharmaceuticals and animal health products and has over half a century’s experience in providing science-driven solutions to optimize the health, wellbeing and productivity of the world’s animals. Bimeda’s nine manufacturing facilities across seven countries allow the company to manufacture a broad range of preventative, curative and nutritional products including sterile injectables, vaccinations, nutritional boluses, feed additives, tablets, water-soluble powders, pastes and non-sterile liquids. Globally, the company focuses on the development, manufacture and commercialization of quality Bimeda-branded products while also being the partner of choice for contract manufacturing and R&D services for prominent companies within the animal health industry.

We are currently hiring for the following shifts

• Afternoons - 5:00pm - 1:30am
  
  

Job Summary

Reporting to the Production Supervisor, the Aseptic Technician Level 1 is responsible for cleaning, sterilizing and setting up the room and equipment in preparation for the aseptic manufacture of products, in compliance with cGMP, SOPs and Bimeda quality standards.

Job Duties

• Ensures that all work is carried out in compliance with company Safety Policies, Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP) and Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs).
• Wears proper personal protective equipment and follows aseptic procedures when gowning, de-gowning and working in the sterile and controlled areas.
• Reports any accidents, incidents and injuries or illnesses immediately and notifies manager of any hazards, unsafe acts or conditions in the workplace.
• Cleans and disinfects doors, floors, walls, ceilings and filling equipment using aseptic technique with the correct chemicals, and cleaning equipment in critical and control areas following all applicable SOP.
• Conducts the disassembly, product removal, changeover, functionality testing and cleaning and disinfection of fillers. Washes, reassembles and wraps equipment for autoclave loads.
• Works closely with the batching staff to conduct Clean Room activities associated with CIP, SIP and product filtration.
• Test runs equipment to ensure changeover of filling lines is correct and operational.
• Loads and unloads dry heat sterilization oven and autoclaves.
• Transfers sterilized equipment, components and bottles to each of the filling lines.
• Conducts filtration of WFI for cleaning activities.
• Documents all activities as they occur in log books and Production dockets.
• Stocks supplies and removes garbage as required.
• Assists the Aseptic Technician level 2 with the training of new operators as required.
• Other duties as assigned.
  
  

Technical & Physical Capabilities

• 1-2 years in a Pharmaceutical manufacturing GMP environment
• High School Diploma or GED
• Excellent math skills. Good command of the English Language, verbal, reading and writing
• Strong hand & eye coordination. Able to lift and move heavy objects 20 – 30kg, visual acuity, manual dexterity, some repetitive movements. Requires sustained motion of arms at all levels and fine finger activities including gripping, pinching and pulling. Must be able to work while wearing full protective gowning for entire shift.
• High integrity, excellent attention to detail, ability to organize and prioritize, and work in team environment, take initiative
  
  

What We Offer

• Medical, Dental, Vision Benefits
• Defined Contribution Pension plan with employer matching
• Employee Assistance Program
  
  

At Bimeda we are committed to fostering an inclusive, barrier-free and accessible environment. Part of this commitment includes arranging accommodations to ensure an equitable opportunity to participate in the recruitment and selection process. If you require an accommodation, we will work with you to meet your needs.

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