Lead Manufacturing Technician

Alexza

$66K — $114K *
Pharmaceuticals & Biotech
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • High school diploma or equivalent experience
  • 6+ years in the biopharmaceutical or medical device industry
  • AA or AS in Life Sciences or Engineering preferred
  • Expertise in complex problem-solving and independent task execution
  • Strong leadership and facilitation skills in a team environment

Responsibilities

  • Lead a team of Technicians in manufacturing supplies for development and clinical studies
  • Perform complex tasks to support R&D and development activities independently
  • Collaborate with R&D and Technical Services to optimize processes
  • Set up, operate, troubleshoot, and dismantle various manufacturing equipment
  • Coordinate experimental, clinical, and validation activities
  • Lead manufacturing process and handle deviations
  • Assume Supervisor responsibilities in their absence
  • Create and update SOPs, Production Records, and IOQ documents
  • Train Technicians on the job and facilitate group training
  • Maintain a safe work environment and investigate Safety Incident Reports
  • Liaise with Maintenance and Facilities for equipment upkeep
  • Communicate critical information between shifts

Benefits

  • Comprehensive training opportunities
  • Career development within the biopharmaceutical or medical device field
  • Opportunity to work with advanced manufacturing technologies
  • Leadership roles and growth potential within the team
  • Dynamic and collaborative work environment
Full Job Description
Responsibilities

  • Lead team of Technicians manufacturing of supplies for development and clinical studies
  • Independently perform a variety of highly complex tasks to support R&D and development activities
  • Interact with R&D and Technical Services personnel to provide input and expertise and to assist in the optimization processes
  • Independently set-up, operate, troubleshoot and dismantle a broad range of equipment (bench-top, medium, large scale used for the manufacturing of Nova Pneuma Inc products
  • Lead and coordinate the execution of experimental, clinical and process qualification and validation activities
  • Lead select manufacturing processes and initiate investigations when deviations occur
  • Assume the responsibilities of Supervisor when absent
  • Generate and revise SOPs, Production Records and IOQ documents
  • Provide leadership and direction to Technicians when needed
  • Provide on-the-job and SOP training including facilitating group training
  • Ensure a safe work environment is maintained and initiate and investigate Safety Incident Reports when they occur
  • Interact with Maintenance and Facilities to ensure equipment and facilities are maintained in good working order
  • Ensure that all pertinent issues are communicated between shifts (as required)


Skills required

  • As a highly skilled specialist, contributes to the development of concepts and techniques.
  • Completes complex tasks in creative and effective ways.
  • Consistently works on complex assignments requiring independent action and a high degree of initiative to resolve issues. Makes recommendations for new procedures.
  • Acts independently to determine methods and procedures on new assignments.
  • Often acts as a facilitator and team leader.


Education and experience

  • A high school diploma or equivalent experience
  • 6+ years experience in the biopharmaceutical or medical device industry
  • AA or AS in a Life Sciences or Engineering discipline preferred


Physical Requirements

  • Prolonged periods of sitting at a desk and working on a computer
  • Potentially prolonged periods standing
  • Must be able to lift up to 15 pounds at times
  • Must be able to travel


Compensation:

  • $32-55/h commensurate with experience


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