About this opportunity
Dendreon Pharmaceuticals LLC lists this Full-Time Temporary Manufacturing Associate opportunity in union city, Georgia. Review the employer’s description below for duties, qualifications and application requirements.
Job description
PROVENGE® (sipuleucel-T) , was the first FDA-approved immunotherapy for metastatic castrate-resistant prostate cancer, utilizing a patient’s own immune cells to fight the disease.
With Immunotherapy Manufacturing Facilities in Seal Beach, CA, and Union City, GA, a talented team of scientific, clinical, regulatory, and corporate professionals based in Seal Beach, and a commercial organization operating across the United States, Dendreon continues to advance innovation in personalized cancer treatment.
Trust is earned through candid, open communication and a collaborative approach.
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We embrace continuous improvement and innovation, always striving to elevate our people.
Manufacturing Operations Associates in our Commercial Manufacturing Division are the heart and soul of our organization as they are responsible for the manufacturing of Provenge (Sipuleucel-T) product in a clean room environment. Provenge is manufactured using the patients blood, personalizing the treatment.
Works with other Manufacturing Operations Associates utilizing current good manufacturing practices (cGMPs) to aseptically manufacture commercial products using Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs).
Ensures right-the-first-time performance of all process steps specific to the phase or stage of operation. Escalates processing and equipment issues as needed.
Weighs, measures and checks raw materials to ensure batches manufactured contain proper ingredients and quantities.
Rigorously adheres to SOPs and cGMP regulations to accurately complete paper and electronic records associated with commercial manufacturing.
Unpacks and checks materials received against specifications, maintains records of materials used and rejects unsatisfactory items when necessary.
Prepares products for final shipment and maintains records of products shipped.
Examines, stocks, and distributes GMP and non-GMP materials to inventory and manufacturing lines.
Helps drive the safety-first culture.
Applies job skills and company policies and procedures to complete a narrow range of tasks.
Ability to be flexible and support all functions by readily responding to changing circumstances (i.e. shift changes) and business needs.
High school diploma or equivalent.
Ability to read and understand quality-related documentation.
Ability to read, write, and communicate effectively in English.
Associate’s, technical, or bachelor’s degree in a science-related field.
Previous experience in the medical device, pharmaceutical, biotechnology, or other regulated industry.
Finger dexterity sufficient to use a computer and to complete paperwork activities.
Vision sufficient to use a computer, to read written materials and to complete paperwork activities.
Hearing sufficient to communicate with individuals by telephone and in person.
Required to work alternate shifts.
Job performed in a lab, office, or utility (noisy) environment.
Must have the ability to work around laboratories, manufacturing areas and equipment with exposure to blood, blood products or OPIM (other potentially infectious materials) while donning required personal protective equipment/materials.
Please be aware of the potential for scams from individuals, organizations and internet sites that claim to represent Dendreon Pharmaceuticals in recruitment activities. Dendreon will never ask candidates to provide any type of payment, bank details, photocopies of identification, social security number or other highly sensitive personal information during the recruitment or offer process. Dendreon conducts a formal recruitment process for all authorized positions posted and does not conduct interviews via social media, or other third-party sites or chat services. If you believe you are a victim of fraud, please contact your local law enforcement.
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