Manufacturing Supervisor
Company: FUJIFILM Holdings America Corporation
Location: College Station
Posted on: March 17, 2023
Job Description:
Overview
Follow Your Genki to FUJIFILM Diosynth Biotechnologies (FDB)The
work we do at FDB has never been more important-and we are looking
for talented candidates to join us. We are growing our locations,
our capabilities, and our teams, and looking for passionate,
mission-driven people like you who want to make a real difference
in people's lives. Join FDB and help create the next vaccine, cure,
or gene therapy in partnership with some of the most innovative
biopharma companies across the globe. We are proud to cultivate a
culture that will fuel your passion, energy and drive - what FDB
call Genki.SummaryThe Manufacturing Supervisor may be assigned to
work directly with Upstream, Downstream or Buffer Preparation Unit
Operations. - This individual will supervise a team of employees
directly or indirectly in these production process units.
External US
Essential Functions Operational oversight of the following systems
dependent upon assignment:Upstream Unit:
- Single-Use Cell Culture Vessels/Bioreactors up to 2000L
- Bacterial Fermentation Culture Vessels up to 2000L
- Alpha Wasserman Continuous Flow Centrifuges
- Disposable Magnetic Mixing Bags and Totes
- Cell Expansion and Propagation
- Banking/Cryopreservation of Cell Lines and Viruses
- Hyperstack, Cellstack and other adherent cell technologies
- Plate counting, microscopic examination
- Monitor cultures, take samples, turn-around of bioreactor and
fermenters, sterilization, and inoculationDownstream Unit:
- Medium to Large-scale filtration systems including Tangential
Flow Filtration (TFF) Hollow Fiber Tangential Flow Filtration
(HFTFF), Nanofiltration and depth filtration.
- Medium to Large-scale Chromatographic systems (--KTA)
- Pre-Packed Columns from 1L to 100L
- Single use mixing systems (Pall & GE)
- Single Use connectivity types such as GE DAC and Colder
AseptiQuik
- Plate counting, microscopic examination
- Monitor cultures, take samples, turn-around of bioreactor and
fermenters, sterilization, and inoculation
- Bulk filling
- Aseptic process simulation and drug product fillingBuffer
Preparation Unit:
- Preparation of medium from stock raw materials including the
compounding, mixing, testing and filtration for further process
needs
- Preparation of buffers from stock raw materials including the
compounding, mixing, testing and filtration for further process
needs
- Weighing of raw materials per batch record specifications and
assignment of appropriate expiry per procedures
- Integrity testing of filtersAll Units:
- Responsible for supervising daily manufacturing activities and
staff, including hiring, performance evaluations, coaching,
mentoring, disciplinary actions, termination recommendations,
training, development, etc.
- Responsible for implementing project safety and quality
assurance programs
- Execution of SAP functionality for batch close out and
generating SAP reports as required.
- Develop, write, and review Standard Operating Procedures,
Buffer Formulation Records and Batch Production Records
(BPRs).
- Responsible for ensuring proper documentation and execution of
BPRs and activity records, according to cGMP regulations.
- Lead deviation resolution and closure with subject matter
expert and quality teams.
- Responsible for tracking CAPAs to closure.
- Provide input and support to R&D functions during
development and scale up activities as necessary.
- Represents organization in client meetings as the subject
matter expert with regard to assigned manufacturing processes.
- Ensure an adequate supply of materials available; ensure all
materials for project are procured prior to production.
- Maintain the confidentiality of proprietary company
information.
- Responsible for continuous improvement in areas of
responsibility.
- Maintain an effective working relationship with others.
- Perform all other duties as assigned.Required Skills &
Abilities:
- Demonstrated leadership, coaching and mentoring skills.
- Demonstrated experience in training others to perform and
maintain cGMP standards
- Excellent skills with Microsoft Office applications.
- Must have flexible work hours, and be willing to work outside
of normal, scheduled hours; as necessary. Must be able to work
alternative shift hours and weekends as required.
- Excellent self-discipline and attention to detail.
- Advanced math and computer skills.
- Must have exceptional planning and organizational skills,
excellent oral and written communication skills, and be proactive
in process interfacing with colleagues in various roles and
functions throughout the manufacturing facilities.
- Demonstrated ability to work with teams and collaborate with
others.
- Excellent problem-solving skills.Working Conditions & Physical
Requirements:The physical demands described here are representative
of those that must be met by an employee, in order to successfully
perform the essential functions of this job. - Reasonable
accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities
to perform essential functions. - While performing the duties of
this job, the employee is required on a regular basis to:
- Experience prolonged standing, some bending, pushing, pulling,
reaching above the shoulder, stooping, and stretching.
- Use hand-eye coordination and manual dexterity sufficient to
operate a keyboard, photocopier, telephone, calculator, and other
office equipment.
- Potential for exposure to hazardous chemicals, gases, fumes,
odors, mists, and dusts, and other hazardous materials.
- Ability to wear personal protective equipment including safety
glasses, lab coat, safety shoes and gloves.
- Ability to lift/pull/push up to 25 pounds frequently and up to
50 pounds on occasion.
- Attendance is mandatory.Hearing Conservation:
- Required to take a hearing conservation baseline test. -Minimum
Qualifications:
- Bachelor's degree in Biology, Microbiology, Chemistry,
Biochemistry, Engineering, or related field with 4 years of related
experience; 2 of which should be in a GMP manufacturing
environment; OR
- Associate degree / Technical certification in Biology,
Microbiology, Chemistry, Biochemistry, Engineering or other related
field and 6 years of relevant experience; 3 of which should be in
GMP manufacturing environment; OR
- High School/GED with 8 years of relevant experience; 4 of which
should be in a GMP manufacturing environment; AND
- At least 2 years' experience in a leadership or supervisory
role; AND
- A minimum of 2 years of experience in a GMP
environmentPreferred Qualifications:
- Biotechnology Certificate
- Green-Belt Certification
- Experience with mammalian, insect, yeast, or bacterial cell
lines and their cultivation and/or purification of biologics or
viral vectors produced from such.We are an equal opportunity and
affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will receive
consideration without regard to race, color, national origin, sex,
gender identity, sexual orientation, religion, disability,
protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by
applicable federal, state, or local law. -If an accommodation to
the application process is needed, please email FDBTHR@fujifilm.com
or call 979-431-3528.#LI-SB2 -
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