Sr. Manufacturing Technician Job at Avid Bioservices in Tustin

DescriptionLooking to join a passionate team dedicated to developing and manufacturing life-saving biopharmaceuticals? Avid Bioservices is a leading clinical and commercial biologics CDMO focused on creating innovative solutions to meet the needs of our clients and improve patient outcomes.Your Role: Join us as a Sr. Manufacturing Technician Support! From overseeing the execution of Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) to managing inventory levels and training the cleaning crew, you will be instrumental in upholding Good Manufacturing Practices (cGMPs). Join us in this dynamic role where attention to detail, proactive problem-solving, and a commitment to safety come together to support seamless manufacturing operations. If you thrive in a hands-on environment and are passionate about maintaining the utmost cleanliness in GMP facilities, we invite you to be a key player in our team. Assist in health & safety program implementation and maintenance, including but not limited to: PPE hazard assessment and certification, Emergency Action Plan, chemical inventory and SDS management, respiratory protection, laboratory safety. Escorts contracted cleaning personnel in Franklin and Myford GMP facilities. Oversees cleaning by contracted cleaning personnel is executed per current Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs). Ensures contracted cleaning personnel complete required GMP room cleaning documentation daily.Responsible for reviewing and submitting completed room cleaning logs and associated room cleaning documents. Performs cleaning of GMP facilities. Responsible for maintaining a sufficient minimum inventory level of standard stock materials, including but not limited to all gowning supplies are restocked as required so manufacturing operations are not interrupted. Responsible for replacing soiled/dirty laundry containers when full.Responsible for preparing soiled/dirty laundry containers for weekly pick-up.Responsible for scheduled physical inventory of gowning supplies with gowning vendor(s).Responsible for ordering gowning and room cleaning supplies as necessary so manufacturing operations are not interrupted.Responsible for training contracted cleaning crew employees on Franklin and Myford facility cleaning procedures and associated SOPs.Responsible for ordering and maintaining a sufficient inventory of general supplies for production operations, including but not limited to clean room wipes, hairnets, shoe covers, gloves (sterile and non-sterile), facemasks and beard covers, autoclave pouches and tape, clean room tape, equipment, and in-process status labels, etc). Responsible for maintaining operational areas by ensuring that manufacturing clean rooms are neat and orderly, in accordance with cGMPs. Follows Good Manufacturing Practices and Good Documentation Practices and maintains a current GMP document-training log. Ensures that equipment used in the GMP facility is in working order and is properly maintained.Complies with all safety policies, practices, and procedures.Reports all unsafe activities to supervisor and/or Human Resources.Participates in proactive team efforts to achieve departmental and company goals.Other tasks as assigned.Minimum Qualifications: A high school diploma and three to four years related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.Must be able to gown for an ISO 7 (class 10,000) cleanroom environment and work in a class 100 biosafety cabinet.Preferred Qualifications: Bachelor's Degree in a science preferred but not required.Position Type/Expected Hours of Work: This role is a full-time position. Days and hours of work are Wednesday through Saturday on a 4x10 (4 days x 10 hours) schedule. Must have the ability to work overtime, weekends and/or holidays when necessary. Compensation: We offer competitive compensation packages for this role, including a base salary, performance-based bonuses, and comprehensive benefits such as health, dental, and vision insurance, 401(k) matching, and paid time off. The compensation range for this role is $20.53 to $27.36 per hour, depending on experience and qualifications. Additionally, we offer opportunities for career growth and development as well as a supportive and inclusive work environment. Who you are: You have a "bring it on!" team player approach and an unshakable positive attitude, always ready to tackle anything that comes your way.Your written and verbal skills are out of this world, and you communicate with clarity and confidence.You have exceptional multitasking skills and an unparalleled attention to detail that ensure the smooth running of everything.You are a master at building relationships, capable of establishing connections with anyone, be it team members, clients, vendors, or suppliers.Physical Demands & Work Environment: In this dynamic role, expect a blend of regular activities like sitting, standing, and walking, with occasional physically engaging tasks such as lifting objects up to 20 pounds. The work environment might expose you to electrical shocks, toxic chemicals, vibrations, or loud noise levels occasionally. However, reasonable accommodations are available to enable individuals with different abilities to perform effectively, ensuring a supportive and adaptable work setting. Your visual acuity, including close, distance, and color vision, will be essential in navigating through the diverse day-to-day demands of this position.