• Facilitate new employee aseptic training as well as refresher training for site personnel, including gowning qualification and routine process simulations.
• Coordinates required annual training requirements with department management
• Conducts spot checks/audits of aseptic techniques and behaviors during operations
• Observes sterile media fills (SMF) for aseptic practices and best practices.
• Network with the Global Aseptic Team to share best practices.
• Liaison with colleagues to ensure they are trained and understand the criticality of the aseptic process work they are conducting.
• Coordinates personnel training using available technology, including, but not limited to, virtual reality technology.
• Integrates training sessions and training documentation into electronic training document management systems.
• Spend time in the production environment, examining the processes and reviewing the data (example – environmental monitoring). Identify best techniques and practices to help reduce bioburden and contamination.
• Collaborate with area Manufacturing Team Leader to train and lead colleagues in the performance of best aseptic practices.
• Utilize subject matter knowledge related to Aseptic Processing in the conduct of training:
  • Facility Design / Environmental Controls
    
    • Cleaning and Disinfection (facility surfaces, equipment)
    • Aseptic and Controlled Area Gowning
    • Aseptic Training / Good Aseptic Technique
    • Material Transfer
    • Material/Personnel / Equipment Flow and Movement
    • Use of Isolator and Barrier Systems
    • Sterilization / Validation
    • Bioburden Reduction
  • GMP/Regulatory Requirements
    
    • Compliance Trends
    • Basic Industrial Microbiology
    • Types of Microorganisms
    • Growth and Reproduction
    • Sources of Cleanroom Contamination
    • Reduction/Elimination
    
    • Measurement Systems
    • Site Specific Data Trends and Metrics

• BA/BS with 2-4 years of experience OR MBA/MS with 0-2 years of experience related to aseptic manufacturing. Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering, Biology, Chemistry, Microbiology, Virology, Immunology, or related technical field.
• Must have strong technical/analytical skills and possess a high degree of personal motivation.
• Excellent interpersonal skills and ability to interact across divisional boundaries.

• Must have strong technical/analytical skills and possess a high degree of personal motivation.
• Excellent interpersonal skills and ability to interact across divisional boundaries.

• Familiar/proficient in adult learning methodologies
• Strong technical writing skills.
• Preferred experience in biological antigen production systems, biological product formulation (blend/fill/lyophilization), packaging, and/or testing.
• A working knowledge of vaccine production methods and experimental design and experience in GLP or cGMP.
• Knowledge of APHIS, VMD, FDA, USDA regulations applicable to the Pharmaceutical/Biological industry.

• Must be able to walk or stand for long periods of time.
• Must be able to reach above shoulder level, bend/stoop, kneel, push/pull, and handle/grip frequently.
• Must be able to work scheduled 40 hours with the ability to work overtime as needed.
• Frequent lifting and carrying of 5 to 25 lbs.
• Regular reaching, bending, stooping, and twisting
• Repetitive motion and substantial movement of the wrists, hands, and/or fingers
• Able to become qualified to enter clean room environments
• Work Environment: While performing the duties of this job, the employee occasionally works in clean room environments. The noise of these work environments is typical office noise.

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