Manufacturing Associate

Acorda Therapeutics Inc.

(Chelsea, Massachusetts)
Full Time
Job Posting Details
About Acorda Therapeutics Inc.
Acorda Therapeutics is a publicly traded (NASDAQ: ACOR) biotechnology company whose mission is to develop therapies that restore neurological function and improve the lives of people with neurological disorders.
Summary
Acorda Therapeutics, Inc. is a world leading pharmaceutical company focused on developing therapies that improve lives of people with neurological disorders. Acorda has a manufacturing facility in Chelsea. The lead product in this facility is for the treatment of Parkinson's disease. This product is in phase III of development and could profoundly increase the ability for many Parkinson's patients to live relatively normal lives. The Manufacturing Associate performs routine and complex operations for the GMP production of pharmaceutical products. This individual operates in accordance with environmental, health, safety, and cGMP guidelines. This individual is responsible for the hands on execution of production activities as they relate to spray drying, capsule filling, and blister packaging operations of manufactured products.
Responsibilities
* Performs Clean-In-Place, Clean-Out-of-Place, and equipment sterilization. * Operates and monitors manufacturing equipment for the production of clinical and commercial pharmaceutical products under minimal supervision. * Executes routine and complex production processes. * Troubleshoots manufacturing equipment in conjunction with supporting functional groups to resolve issues and optimize process. * Performs final packaging and inspection of pharmaceutical products. * Receives and distributes supplies in the manufacturing area. * Provides feedback to manager on recommendations for procedural and process improvements. * Utilizes process knowledge to influence positive change during the review and revision of Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs).
Ideal Candidate
* Education and/or Experience: * A High School diploma or equivalent combined with 5-8 years of experience, OR a Biotechnology Certificate or Associate’s Degree in science related field combined with 3-5 years of experience is required. * A Bachelor’s Degree in Physical or Chemical Sciences (life sciences) or related Engineering field, and a minimum of 1-3 years of experience is preferred. * Supervisory Responsibilities: None * Qualifications: * Experience with operating automated manufacturing control systems is preferred. * Experience utilizing parts washers and autoclaves for the preparation of manufacturing and/or laboratory equipment. * Critical understanding of the importance of documentation and data traceability. * Extensive familiarity with executing Standard Operating Procedures in a manufacturing or assembling environment, preferably in the pharmaceutical industry. * Strong working knowledge of Good Documentation and current Good Manufacturing Practices. * Demonstrated ability to perform product and/or process investigations preferred. * Certificates, Licenses, Registrations: None required. * Computer Skills: * Must be proficient in MS Office Suite. * Experience operating automated manufacturing control systems is preferred. * Other Skills and Abilities: * Demonstrates attention to detail. * Excellent written and verbal communication skills. * Ability to multi-task and adjust priorities as necessary. * Ability to manage both day-to-day operations as well as project work in a fast paced environment. * Excellent organizational skills. * Must be able to work well independently and in a team environment. * Must demonstrate appropriate safety consciousness.

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