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Location: GILEAD SCIENCES, LA VERNE - 21001004

Manufacturing Technician

Location: GILEAD SCIENCES, LA VERNE - 21001004

Workdays/shifts: ANY SHIFT  (OPEN AVAILABILITY). More details will be provided during the interview process.

Employment Type: Full-time

Pay Range: $26 per hour - $29 per hour

Working with Sodexo is more than a job; it’s a chance to be part of something greater because we believe our everyday actions have a big impact. You belong in a company that allows you to act with purpose and thrive in your own way. 

What You’ll Do: As a Manufacturing Technician at Sodexo, you will provide efficient and effective execution of moderately complex manufacturing tasks in support of production operations. You will ensure the preparation, sterilization, operation, and maintenance of processing equipment, contributing to the smooth and efficient operation of manufacturing processes.

Responsibilities include:

• Maintain and operate filling and processing equipment (autoclaves, ovens, vial washers, and dehydrogenation tunnel), lyophilizer, and vial capper equipment in sterile classed cleanroom environments.
• Prepare equipment and components for sterilization and dispense ingredients for batches.
• Clean, assemble, and disassemble equipment for production and manufacturing areas. May perform clean-in-place, sterilization-in-place of tanks, and annealing and sterile filtration of products.
• Complete required documentation of events and tasks related to assigned work, including logbook, and batch records. May perform inventory management using unit-specific software and resolve inventory discrepancies.
• May operate and perform more complex troubleshooting on equipment, like drum coater and compression equipment.
• May train other Manufacturing Technicians on manufacturing processes (e.g., filling, hydration, coating, granulation, compression) and act as the point of contact for compliance audits.
• Attends work and shows for scheduled shift on time with satisfactory regularity
• Other duties may be assigned and can differ among accounts, depending on business necessities and client requirements.

What You Bring:

• High School diploma or GED equivalent.
• Knowledge of written Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) and Master Batch Records
• Prior experience in a Current Good Manufacturing Practice (cGMP)-related industry is required; 2-3 years of relevant experience within the Biopharmaceutical or Pharmaceutical industry preferred.
• Working knowledge of Microsoft Office applications and administrative policies 

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What We Offer: 

Flexible and supportive work environment, so you can be home for life’s important moments.

Access to ongoing training/development and advancement opportunities to turn your job into a career

Full array of benefits that support you and your family’s wellbeing, including paid time off, holidays, medical, dental, vision, tuition reimbursement, 401k, discount programs, and more. 

In addition to Sodexo’s standard, some locations may offer additional site-specific benefits, including free “shift” meals (and/or allowances/per diems), uniforms, safety shoes, public transportation support and/or parking. 

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Overall, Sodexo strives to offer comprehensive summaries of our benefits packages and detailed descriptions of the positions candidates are applying for. However, due to the contractual nature of our business, some job duties and employee benefits may vary based on the unit/work location. We encourage you to discuss any questions about Sodexo’s benefit offerings during the interview process. 

Who we are: 

At Sodexo, our purpose is to create a better everyday for everyone and build a better life for all. We believe in improving the quality of life for those we serve and contributing to the economic, social, and environmental progress in the communities where we operate. Sodexo partners with clients to provide a truly memorable experience for both customers and employees alike. We do this by providing food service, catering, facilities management, and other integrated solutions worldwide. 

Our company values you for you; you will be treated fairly and with respect, and you can be yourself. You will have your ideas count and your opinions heard because we can be a stronger team when you’re happy at work. This is why we embrace diversity and inclusion as core values, fostering an environment where all employees are valued and respected. We are committed to providing equal employment opportunities to individuals regardless of race, color, religion, national origin, age, sex, gender identity, pregnancy, disability, sexual orientation, military status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law. Should you need assistance with the online application process, please complete this form.