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Job Description
This position reports to the Head of Manufacturing Sciences Cinryze.This position is responsible for providing process support to the Cinryze manufacturing groups at the Los Angeles Facility.The Cinryze purification MS team is responsible for investigating and troubleshooting adverse events within the B8 Pilot Plant manufacturing facility area by assisting our quality and manufacturing partners in troubleshooting issues, supporting regulatory inspections by defending technical decisions to regulatory agencies, and maintaining process compliance.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities
The individual in this position should expect significant day-to-day variability in tasks and challenges.
Lead and drive yield and cycle time improvement projects
Work independently and in small teams to execute experiments in the Manufacturing Sciences lab
Investigate and assist in evaluating product impact for process exceptions
Interface with Manufacturing to help drive key metrics such as yields and capacity
Conduct regular meetings with the manufacturing group to communicate awareness of key metrics.
Lead teams to solve complex problems
Track and trend yields in B8 and report on the key metrics
Drive the use of DMAIC tools in problem solving and projects
Act as liaison with Regulatory on projects requiring regulatory submissions
Qualifications
Both practical and theoretical knowledge of the purification of plasma proteins and biochemistry
Ability to solve problems of a technical and scientific nature
Ability to handle multiple tasks concurrently while paying attention to details
Self-motivated and takes personal responsibility for getting the job done.
Ability to analyze and interpret scientific, and statistical data and draw appropriate conclusions
Good laboratory skills
Strong interpersonal communication. Strong verbal and written communication skills. Strong presentation skills.
Understanding of GxP and related regulations
Education and/or experience
Typically requires bachelors’ degree in science, engineering or other related technical field. 3+ years of related experience.
Physical Demands
Must be able to push/pull 50 lbs. and lift/carry up to 25 lbs.
In general, the position requires a combination of sedentary work and walking around observing conditions in the facility.
Must be able to work in controlled environments requiring special gowning. Will be required to follow gowning requirements and wear protective clothing over the head, face, hands, feet and body.
No make-up, jewelry, nail polish or artificial fingernails may be worn in the manufacturing environment.
Will work in a cold, wet environment
Must be able to work multiple shifts, including weekends.
May be required to work in a confined area.
Some Clean Room and cool/hot storage conditions.
This job posting excludes CO applicants.
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