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Job Description

We are the makers of possible

BD is one of the largest global medical technology companies in the world. Advancing the world of health™ is our Purpose, and it’s no small feat. It takes the imagination and passion of all of us—from design and engineering to the manufacturing and marketing of our billions of MedTech products per year—to look at the impossible and find transformative solutions that turn dreams into possibilities.

We believe that the human element, across our global teams, is what allows us to continually evolve. Join us and discover an environment in which you’ll be supported to learn, grow and become your best self. Become a maker of possible with us.

Job Summary
The Manufacturing Technician is responsible for following established instructions for the execution of specific tasks in a biotechnology manufacturing setting, including the execution of manufacturing orders. The Manufacturing Technician should identify potential problems and bring them to the attention of the supervisor. They participate in continuous improvement projects. 

Duties & Responsibilities

• Material Preparation per established procedures.

• Perform inspection, verification for calibration and maintenance of equipment. 

• Maintains related logs and manufacturing records. 

• Performs area in-process testing as requested.

• Reclaim and re-test of resins.

• Performs daily working area cleaning tasks.

• Performs packing, cleaning and equilibration of chromatography columns as requested and scheduled.

• Maintains inventory of chemicals and lab supplies required for manufacture. Completes material order transactions in SAP system and performs the required inventory control activities to maintain accuracy.

• Support set up and manufacturing activities for the following areas: tissue culture, purification and conjugation.

• Processes cell supernatant to remove debris and to concentrate product before purification.

• Formulates monoclonal antibody reagents using established documentation. 

• Manufactures buffers and solutions using established procedures. 

• Uses equipment such as pipettes, micro-pipettes, balances, pH and conductivity meters, and UV/Visible spectrophotometers.

• Completes assigned manufacturing tasks.

• Complete Filling & Packaging process by scheduling, filling, labeling, bagging, pouching and vialing for:  pellets, purified and conjugated materials, as required.

• Promotes a safe work environment by providing recommendations on maintaining the safety of the work environment, following safety procedures, participating in Environment Health and Safety (EH&S) programs, initiating a corrective action whenever a hazard is identified, notifying supervisor of all observed hazardous conditions or unsafe work practices.

• Supports Quality Assurance by keeping abreast of the basic requirements for compliance in own area of work and aligns with those requirements, participating as required in training on regulatory issues affecting own area of work, bringing regulatory compliance questions/issues to next level of management.

• Maintain good housekeeping practices.

• Provide recommendations to support systems that continuously improve product/process quality and product availability, reduce cost, and increase production capability.

• Participates in Continuous Improvement initiatives.

• Performs other related duties and assignments as required.

Knowledge & Skills

• Knowledge of aseptic techniques.

• Knowledge of methods required to perform in process testing.

• Knowledge of the operation of related instrumentation such as Spectrophotometers, centrifuges, balances, conductivity meters, micropipettes, CO2 Incubators, Microscopes Micro plate readers, centrifuges, pipettes and Biosafety Hoods

• Knowledge in the manufacture of dilutions, buffers and solutions.

• Strong Mathematics skills. 

• Knowledge of GMP, FDA, ISO and OSHA requirements highly desirable.

• Working knowledge on MS Windows environment software such as MS Office. 

• Effective skills on interpersonal relationships, written and oral communication, and planning/organization.

• Demonstrated ability to follow established policies and procedures. 

• Ability to speak, read and write English. 

• Ability to speak, read and write Spanish. 

• Attendance and punctual

Education & Experience 

• Associate Degree is minimum requirement

• Minimum of one year of experience in a laboratory or pharmaceutical/medical device/biotechnology environment or equivalent combination of related education & experience (i.e. BS w. 6 months experience).

For certain roles at BD, employment is contingent upon the Company’s receipt of sufficient proof that you are fully vaccinated against COVID-19. In some locations, testing for COVID-19 may be available and/or required. Consistent with BD’s Workplace Accommodations Policy, requests for accommodation will be considered pursuant to applicable law.

Why Join Us?

A career at BD means being part of a team that values your opinions and contributions and that encourages you to bring your authentic self to work. It’s also a place where we help each other be great, we do what’s right, we hold each other accountable, and learn and improve every day.  

To find purpose in the possibilities, we need people who can see the bigger picture, who understand the human story that underpins everything we do. We welcome people with the imagination and drive to help us reinvent the future of health. At BD, you’ll discover a culture in which you can learn, grow, and thrive. And find satisfaction in doing your part to make the world a better place.  

To learn more about BD visit https://bd.com/careers

Becton, Dickinson and Company is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. We do not unlawfully discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, age, sex, creed, national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, marital or domestic or civil union status, familial status, affectional or sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, genetics, disability, military eligibility or veteran status, or any other protected status. 

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