Listing Info

Manufacturing Associate-00471781-57615

Description

Genzyme has pioneered the development and delivery of transformative therapies for patients affected by rare and debilitating diseases for over 30 years. We accomplish our goals through world-class research, collaboration with the global patient community, and with the compassion and commitment of our employees. With a focus on rare diseases and multiple sclerosis, we are dedicated to making a positive impact on the lives of the patients and families we serve. Genzyme's portfolio of transformative therapies, which are marketed in countries around the world, represent groundbreaking and life-saving advances in medicine. As a Sanofi company, Genzyme benefits from the reach and resources of one of the world's largest pharmaceutical companies, with a shared commitment to improving the lives of patients.

Sanofi, an integrated global healthcare leader, discovers, develops and distributes therapeutic solutions focused on patients’ needs. Sanofi has core strengths in the field of healthcare with seven growth platforms: diabetes solutions, human vaccines, innovative drugs, consumer healthcare, emerging markets, animal health and the new Genzyme.

Genzyme Corporation (a Sanofi company) and its U.S. affiliates are Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action employers committed to a culturally diverse workforce. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability or protected veteran status, or any other characteristics protected by applicable law

Support Services' primary responsibility is to produce and deliver large and small-scale media and buffers to support Upstream and Downstream Manufacturing Operations.

Responsibilities

This position is responsible for performing a variety of complex tasks under general guidance and in accordance with current GMPs. Responsibilities include:

Operating on a manufacturing floor in accordance with CGMP’s and standard operating procedures

Performing clean in place and steam in place operations to prepare equipment for manufacturing operations and monitoring equipment to ensure process specifications are met

Batching and delivering both large and small-scale media and buffer batches

Using and maintaining bench top equipment properly

Assisting in the review creation of operation documents by providing input to technical composition of documents

Effectively demonstrates understanding of GMPs how it applies to specific responsibilities.

Following accurate oral written procedures in operating production equipment performing processing steps

Maintaining orderliness of process area

Stocking production area with supplies

Monitoring operations to ensure compliance with process specifications

Practices safe work habits and adheres to Genzyme’s safety procedures and guidelines.

Trains new employees.

Utilize manufacturing knowledge to improve process operations and affect positive change.

Basic Qualifications

High School Diploma/GED and 5 years in CGMP manufacturing environment

Preferred Qualifications

Associate’s or Bachelor’s Degree – Life Sciences

Familiarity with Manufacturing Control Systems (i.e. Delta V)

Previous departmental experience in Media and Buffer Preparation

Training experience

Experienced reviewing and creating controlled documents

Special Working Conditions

Ability to lift a minimum of 40 lbs

Ability to stand for 6 hours in a production suite

Ability to gown and gain entry to manufacturing areas

Job : Production
Primary Location : United States-Massachusetts-Allston

Job Posting : Aug 18, 2015, 10:35:45 AM

Shift : Rotating
Job Type : Regular
Employee Status : Regular