P&I Assistant

Those who join Emergent BioSolutions feel a sense of ownership about their future. You will excel in an environment characterized by respect, innovation and growth opportunities. Here, you will join passionate professionals who advance their scientific, technical and professional skills to develop products designed-to protect life.

Job Summary

The Packaging & Inspection Assistant role supports the packaging and Inspection of specialty pharmaceutical products and directly contributes to our mission of protecting and enhancing life.

Responsibilities 

Reasonable accommodation will be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Lives our culture of “right the first time” and ensures quality and accuracy in day-to-day activities.
• Executes and documents procedural steps in compliance with current Good Manufacturing Practices (cGMP) standards and other regulatory requirements.
• Cleaning and sanitization of work areas
• Product inspection
• Product labeling
• Final packaging (assembly) operations
• Packaging machinery size change over and operation
• Escalates problems, concerns, or deviations in a timely manner
• Maintain production areas in a tidy, 6 sigma (6S) standard including cleaning and sanitization of work areas
• Identifies and communicates process improvements and operational excellence initiative

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature of work performed by those in this job. It is not an exhaustive list of all duties, and other duties may be assigned.

Education, Experience & Skills

• High school Diploma or equivalent is required; pharmaceutical manufacturing diploma is considered an asset.
• Previous experience working in a regulated environment is an asset, but not a requirement – we will provide training for the role.
• Ability to read, understand, and follow standard operating procedures, protocols, work instructions, and other policies/procedures is required.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills. Ability to work in a group environment.
• Strong accuracy and attention to detail is a must.
• Knowledge or ability to learn pharmaceutical regulatory requirements is required.
• Working knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite Products such as Excel, Word, and Outlook.
• Ability to adapt to and complete shift work including days and nights. Ability to lift and move materials/equipment when needed.
• Ability to pass a pre-employment medical and criminal background check. Reliable transportation to work on-site is required.
• Must be able to work above shoulder for extended periods of time.

This role requires individual to be able to work with hands above head for long periods of time.

There are physical/mental demands and work environment characteristics that must be met by an individual to successfully perform the essential functions of the job. This information is available upon request from the candidate.

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