Manufacturing Technician II

Job Description

Gilead Sciences, Inc. is a research-based biopharmaceutical company founded in 1987. Together we deliver life-saving therapies to patients in need. With the commitment and drive you bring to the workplace every day, you will be part of a team that is changing the world and helping millions of people live healthier, more fulfilling lives. Our worldwide staff is a close community where you can see the tangible results of your contributions, where every individual matters, and everyone has a chance to enhance their skills through ongoing development. Our scientific focus has resulted in marketed products that are benefiting hundreds of thousands of people, a pipeline of late-stage drug candidates, and unmatched patient access programs to ensure medications are available to those who could otherwise not afford them. By joining Gilead, you will further our mission to address unmet medical needs and improve life by advancing the care of patients with life-threatening diseases.

Gilead Sciences is currently seeking a Manufacturing Technician II to support Filling activities at the La Verne site in Southern California.

Specific Job Responsibilities:

• Works on basic to routine assignments following established Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs), Master Batch Records and current Good Manufacturing Practices (cGMPs).
• Reports to Team Lead on a regular basis on line performance and reports any issues that need to be resolved.
• Assignments are routine, and analysis of situation or data requires a review of simple and easily identifiable factors and where ability to recognize deviation from accepted practice is required
• Exercises judgment within clearly defined procedures and practices to determine appropriate action
• Works in conjunction with other manufacturing technicians under the guidance of a Team Leader
• Assists in manufacturing product, moves materials and prepared product to appropriate locations in accordance with SOPs.
• Sets up, operates, and performs basic troubleshooting of equipment in classed clean room environments.
• At the end of shifts, secures all equipment and machinery, and completes all required paperwork.
• Cleans (manually and CIP) and assembles equipment for production, including cleaning of manufacturing areas
• Records product and order information on specified forms and records.
• Performs Basic SAP and MES (Manufacturing Execution System) transactions as applicable
• Performs data calculations and report deviation from SOP to department manager

Physical Requirements for the role:

• Must be able to work on a rotational shift schedule alternating between day shift and grave shift
• Must be able to work weekends
• Must be able to work holidays
• Must be able to operate and qualify for respirator usage
• Must be able to see and distinguish all colors and shades
• Must be able to stand for a continuous 4 hours
• Must be able to change into Gilead gowns and work attire as required for the task
• Occasionally lift 50 lbs
• Routinely lift 25 lbs

Knowledge, Experience, and Skills required:

• Familiarity with written Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) and Master Batch Records
• Sufficient verbal, written, and interpersonal communication skills are required, to communicate information to peers and team lead.
• Working knowledge in Microsoft Office applications and administrative policies
• Ability to follow direction and work with only moderate supervision

• Specific education and experience requirements:
  • 2+ years of relevant experience, HS Diploma
  • College degree is a preference
  • Prior experience in a cGMP related industry is desirable