Operator
Bend, OR
Do you:
- Like finding new and better ways to do things?
- Want to help develop medicines to make patients’ lives better?
- Desire to learn and grow?
- Nerd out on science & technology?
- Value people and working in a collaborative team?
- Desire to be audacious and entrepreneurial?
- Value safety and leading by example?
- Care about doing the right thing?
At Bend Bioscience, we are looking for colleagues with: SCIENTIFIC CURIOSITY, HONESTY, HUMOR, CONFIDENCE, HUMILITY, TRUSTWORTHINESS, RESPECT FOR CO-WORKERS, and the DESIRE TO MAKE A DIFFERENCE AND HELP PATIENTS.
Job Description:
Bend Bioscience is focused on the development and clinical production of non-sterile drug products and intermediates for the pharmaceutical industry. In this role, you will play an integral role in the manufacturing of pharmaceuticals including tablets, capsules, and spray dried dispersions in a Current Good Manufacturing Practices (cGMP) facility.
Operators work collaboratively with other departments and are responsible for following Standard Operating Procedures in the development and clinical manufacture of pharmaceutical drug products for clinical trials. Primary responsibilities:
- Follow procedure to facilitate cGMP operations including equipment assembly, operation, cleaning, and product changeover and ensuing execution.
- Execute on batch records according to good documentation practices while adhering to all safety, cGMP, compliance/regulatory, and quality requirements.
- Interact with product development and R&D team to successfully transfer formulations and processes from development to clinical manufacture.
- Effectively communicate with cross-functional project teams during manufactures and as needed for technical support.
- Perform in-process product quality checks as required and document accurately.
- Identify and assist with investigations, corrective actions, and implementation of processing and manufacturing improvements.
- Perform warehouse related material flow and disposition requirements related to sampling, dispensing, and raw materials, in-process, and finished products.
- Identify and implement continuous improvement opportunities related to safety, operations, and quality.
- Wear safety PPE such as powered air purifying respirators for extended periods of time.
Experience and Educational Requirements:
- High School diploma or equivalent.
- Ability to follow verbal and written instructions including SOPs and batch records.
- Proficient with Microsoft office applications including Word and Excel, as well as mathematical equations required for operations (e.g. addition, subtraction, multiplication, division, percentages, ratios, etc.).
- Manufacturing experience preferred, but not required.