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Production Specialist I
Oceanside, CA 92058 US
Job Description
Summary of Job:
HL products, the leading solid support for oligonucleotide synthesis. The incumbent in this position is responsible for all production activities including, but not limited to, raw material procurement as well as planning, scheduling and execution of production. Directly reporting to the Production Manager and working with the QA/QC analysts, this position will also ensure all production process are documented and executed accurately according to the established SOPs. The ideal candidate is a chemist with at a minimum of one year of experience in production of chemical compounds preferably in a GMP environment.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
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Maintain an inventory for all raw materials required for production
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Plan, schedule and execute the production of loaded- solid supports
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Ensure the production is cost effective, on time, and strictly performed under the established SOPs and other regulatory requirements
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Complete manufacturing documentation per approved procedures and their reviewing for completeness and accuracy per established timelines
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Cleaning and maintenance of all production equipment
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Work with QA team to implement the quality policies and goals and draft production-related SOPs as needed
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Ensure that health and safety guidelines are followed
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Act as qualified trainer for process equipment
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Other duties as assigned or identified
Requirements:
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BS degree in (organic) Chemistry or equivalent and related work experience. At least one year of experience in a cGMP environment
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Must have excellent and proven skills in planning, organizing, negotiating and time-managing
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Able to attend to detail and act decisively
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Familiarity with production equipment including reactors, stirrer, vacuum pumps, and vacuum ovens
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Good physical health and capable of safely lifting equipment up to 50 pounds
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Skilled and experienced in handling several projects at once; track record of effectively moving projects forward and ensuring delivery on time and within budget
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Ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines
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Must have excellent interpersonal, written, oral presentation, and verbal communication skills
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Proficient in Microsoft Word, PowerPoint, and Excel
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