Senior Process Technician
DescriptionThe Senior Process Techniciandrives the execution of Commercial, Clinical, and/or Development production according to Standard Operating Procedures and Production Schedule.The Senior Process Technician will work on interdisciplinary self-directed teams, to define and implement process improvements, participate in process troubleshooting.Executes manufacturing operations on the production floor for buffer/media make-up tanks, glass washers, autoclaves, bioreactors, filtration equipment, inoculum preparation, chromatography skids and/or UF/DF skids with varying levels of automation.Executes the execution of SOPs for unit operations including but not limited to, CIPs, SIPs, Sanitization, etc.Implements the execution and issue resolution associated with process equipment commissioning, qualification and validation.Drives troubleshooting, technical support/analysis and resolution of equipment, automation, and process issues on the manufacturing floor.Drives for Right first time execution, the timely review of daily documentation and executes data entry; Monitor, Identify and/or Communicate process and compliance trends in real time.Supports the assigned audit lead for walkthroughs/GMP100s and observation improvements.View Role for controlled documentation; SOPs, Manufacturing Batch/Formulation Records, Forms, etc.Collaborates with the Subject Matter Expert for manufacturing operations in support of QTS investigations and CAPA implementations.Responsible for remaining current and reviews curriculum for training programs in support of manufacturing processes.Implements Lean Manufacturing, Sustainability, Operational Excellence initiatives; facilitate the drive towards continuous improvement in all manufacturing areas.Collaborates with cross-functional manufacturing assets in support of manufacturing campaigns.Collaborates in the escalation process through various levels of management when operations, personnel safety, equipment functionality, product supply and/or quality compliance are at risk.Ensures work requests are generated when issues arise with manufacturing equipment.QualificationsProficient in enterprise systems to support manufacturing operations including but not limited to, SAP, LIMS, AMPS, PDOCS and/or QTS.Operates production sustainability through the performance of inventory accuracy, reconciliation and/or task prioritization to maintain metric adherence.BenefitsHealthcare Insurance: Synectics offers eligible employees and their dependents healthcare coverage through BlueCross BlueShield of Illinois. Eligibility begins on the 1st day of the calendar month following 60 days of continuous full time employment with Synectics. Premiums are subsidized by Synectics.Dental Insurance: Synectics offers eligible employees and their dependents a dental plan through MetLife. Eligibility begins on the 1st day of the calendar month following 60 days of continuous full time employment with Synectics.Vision Insurance: Synectics offers eligible employees vision insurance through VSP. Eligibility begins on the 1st day of the calendar month following 60 days of continuous full time employment with Synectics.401(k) Plan: The Synectics Inc. Investment Savings Retirement Plan. Synectics offers all employees who are 21 years of age or older the opportunity to invest in the 401(k) Plan on the first enrollment date that is at least 30 days after employment begins. Enrollment dates are each January 1st, April 1st, July 1st, and October 1st.Technical Certification Bonus: Synectics is pleased to award its employees a bonus of up to $500 for an approved professional certification. In determining the bonus amount, Synectics will consider the cost of the test(s) for any certification relating to your current position, achieved during your employment with us. Only one Certification Bonus per calendar year may be awarded per employee. Only current, active employees will be eligible to receive this bonus. It will be awarded 90 days after the Synectics office has received documentation confirming the successful completion of the certification.Synectics is an equal opportunity employer.