Associate Specialist , Manufacturing Automation

Job Description

The Manufacturing Automation Associate Specialist position shall support a GMP testing laboratory at a manufacturing facility for sterile vaccine products. Responsibilities include supporting computer system validation, implementing process control and data collection, and troubleshooting in compliance with SDLC, cGMP, safety, and environmental regulations. The Manufacturing Automation Associate Specialist must actively support, participate, and embrace an empowered team culture including significant interaction with manufacturing, quality, IT, and engineering groups.

This role supports a large spectrum of sophisticated automated systems within Laboratory Operations, providing multiple opportunities to learn new automation technologies and make a positive impact.

• Performs routine assignments in the entry level of a professional role
• Learns and supports all Good Manufacturing Practices (GMPs), safety, and environmental regulations. Review automation documents, preventive maintenance, and SOPs to ensure compliance with Good Manufacturing Practices and safety.
• Technical leadership for the assigned area and system(s) to ensure a compliant, reliable supply of product and on time project execution and system delivery.
• Provide technical guidance/support including authoring or review of system qualification documents, change control, Quality Notifications (QNs), and other key automation related processes.
• Participates in audits and training programs in the area of responsibility.
• Participates in investigations of automation incidents and problems to prevent recurrence including the development and implementation of corrective actions.
• Evaluates automated and information technology systems and develops strategies to optimize and ensure quality and stability of automation systems through process improvement, future expansion, replacement, or upgrade.
• Initiate and lead collaboration within the Operations, Quality and Technical organizations to resolve complex problems.
• On-floor support of manufacturing/laboratory activities.

• B.S., B.A., or greater preferably in Engineering, Science, or Information Technology

• Experience in PLCs, SCADA, laboratory equipment, and/or PI.

• Accountability
• Audit Management
• Business Process Improvements
• Collection Processes
• Communication
• Corrective Action Management
• Data Collection Methods Data Management
• Environmental Health And Safety
• Environmental Regulations
• GMP Compliance
• Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP)
• Laboratory Automation
• Leadership
• Manufacturing
• Problem Management
• Quality Management
• Real-Time Programming
• SCADA Control Systems
• Software Development Life Cycle (SDLC)
• System Validation
• Technical Leadership

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Our company is committed to inclusion, ensuring that candidates can engage in a hiring process that exhibits their true capabilities. Please  if you need an accommodation during the application or hiring process. As an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer, we provide equal opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibit discrimination on the basis of race, color, age, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, disability status, or other applicable legally protected characteristics.

As a federal contractor, we comply with all affirmative action requirements for protected veterans and individuals with disabilities. For more information about personal rights under the U.S. Equal Opportunity Employment laws, visit: EEOC Know Your Rights and EEOC GINA Supplement.

Salary range: $71,900.00 - $ (yearly). The lowest to highest salary we in good faith believe we would pay for this role at the time of this posting. An employee’s position within the salary range will be based on several factors including, but not limited to relevant education, qualifications, certifications, experience, skills, geographic location, government requirements, and business or organizational needs.

The successful candidate will be eligible for annual bonus and long-term incentive, if applicable.

We offer a comprehensive package of benefits. Available benefits include medical, dental, vision, healthcare and other insurance benefits (for employee and family), retirement benefits, including 401(k), paid holidays, vacation, and compassionate and sick days. More information about benefits is available at

Apply at  (or via the Workday Jobs Hub if you are a current employee). Final date to receive applications is stated on this posting.

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