Production Technician - Transfusion

Introduction

Werfen is a growing, family-owned, innovative company founded in 1966 in Barcelona, Spain.  We are a worldwide leader in specialized diagnostics in the areas of Hemostasis, Acute Care Diagnostics, Transfusion, Autoimmunity, and Transplant. Through our Original Equipment Manufacturing (OEM) business line, we research, develop, and manufacture customized assays and biomaterials. We operate directly in 30 countries, and in more than 100 territories through distributors. Our Headquarters and Technology Centers are located in the US and Europe, and our workforce is more than 7,000 strong.

Our success comes from a specific focus in these rapidly evolving diagnostic areas, our commitment to customers, and our dedication to innovation and quality. We’re passionate about providing healthcare professionals the most valuable and complete solutions to improve hospital efficiency and enhance patient care

Overview

We are seeking a Production Technician with experience working in a vialing, labeling and/or packaging environment. As a Production Technician, you will perform tasks and administrative aspects regarding packaging operations according to department procedures, specifications or work instructions. This includes starting up/breaking down operations, clearing operations areas, calculating component usage, verifying counts of products in and out of operations, and visual inspections of products for defects.

If you’ve got the necessary skills and experience to excel in this position, we want to hear from you. Apply today!

This position is not eligible for sponsorship for work authorization. Therefore, if you will require sponsorship from us for work authorization now or in the future, we cannot consider your application at this time.

Production Technician (Manufacturing Production)

Responsibilities

Key Accountabilities:

• Performing equipment setup, operation, re-supply, documentation, cleaning, minor equipment adjustments and minor preventative maintenance tasks to meet standards for safety, quality and efficiency
• Moving, storing and inventorying supplies according to department specifications
• Understanding the source of products and associated chemical and biosafety hazards
• Completing tasks within instruction-defined time frames
• Creating legible written records within procedure/work instruction-defined time frames
• Counting accurately products received, handled, labeled and packaged
• Calculating accurately manufacture components received, used, rejected or returned
• Following applicable laboratory OSHA safety regulations with respect to chemical hazards, blood-borne pathogens, etc.
• Understanding FDA regulations and ISO standards applicable to department operations and consequences of nonconformance
• Completing all training and qualification requirements
• Communicating line status from shift to shift to assure all safety, quality and efficiency objectives are achieved

Production Technician (Manufacturing Production)

Qualifications

Minimum Knowledge & Experience required for the position:

• High School Diploma OR GED (General Education Diploma) required
  • Associates Degree in Life Science, Engineering or Automation field, preferred
• Experience working in an aseptic (clean room) environment, preferred
• Ability to constantly use hands to place product on and remove product from wheel and visually check product
• Ability to use ladder to reach product/supplies
• Ability to maneuver Serum carts weighing approximately 700 pounds in and out of coolers
• Ability to stand over intervals of several hours at a time
• Ability to check for defects, check fill levels, and identify and distinguish between colors to help verify dropper assembly

Production Technician (Manufacturing Production)

Closing

If you are interested in constantly learning and being challenged on a daily basis we encourage you to submit your resume or CV.

Werfen is an Equal Opportunity employer and is committed to a diverse workplace. Werfen strictly prohibits unlawful discrimination, harassment or retaliation based upon an individual’s race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, national origin/ancestry, age, mental/physical disability, medical condition, marital status, veteran status, or any other protected characteristic as defined by applicable state or federal law. If you have a disability and need an accommodation in relation to the online application process, please contact [email protected] for assistance.

We operate directly in over 30 countries, and in more than 100 territories through distributors. Annual revenue is approximately $2 billion and more than 7,000 employees around the world comprise our Werfen team.

www.werfen.com