Description

As an employee of Boehringer Ingelheim, you will actively contribute to the discovery, development, and delivery of our products to our patients and customers. Our global presence provides opportunity for all employees to collaborate internationally, offering visibility and opportunity to directly contribute to the companies' success. We realize that our strength and competitive advantage lie with our people. We support our employees in several ways to foster a healthy working environment, meaningful work, diversity and inclusion, mobility, networking, and work-life balance. Our competitive compensation and benefit programs reflect Boehringer Ingelheim's high regard for our employees.

The Technician, Biological Production will be responsible for the setup, operations, and troubleshooting of equipment in the production areas in support of the biological products produced at the site(s). This role is responsible for required production process documentation, MES and systems functions and oversight. The incumbent must integrate quality control, safety, and business process excellence into work practices. This position supports vaccine production in accordance with all product specifications and current cGMP standards.

Duties & Responsibilities

• Performs aseptic processes, weighing, measuring, formulating, counting, calculations, sampling, and verifications required for biological production processes in accordance with cGMP, safety standards, and established production documentation and procedures.  
• Performs operation of production equipment and ensures all equipment, instruments and production materials are released and available for use.
• Performs SAP/MES and system transactions/functions in support of biological production output. 
• Performs equipment, process, and procedure troubleshooting/review.
• Performs in-process batch quality checks, cleaning, environmental monitoring, and other relevant production processes in accordance with procedures.
• Supports safety activities within the area.
• Troubleshoots production equipment and process problems, document findings, and implement solutions to resolve problems.
• Support in the investigation of process deviations.
• Performs batch record reviews as defined by Management for completed production items.
• Assists in the review of relevant SOPs, Controlled Forms, and other business function documents to support regulatory compliance and change controls.
• Shares recommendations for workplace practices and processes.
• Supports the completion of production procedures, reports, and records.
• Responsible for process training.

Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree in Biology, Biochemistry, Biotechnology, Microbiology, Chemical Engineering, Bioengineering.

OR

• Associate Degree's in a related scientific discipline/relevant trade school and two (2) years of production, operations, or related experience in a cGMP, pharmaceutical, bio-production, manufacturing, or similar environment.

OR

• High school diploma/GED and a minimum of three (3) years of production, operations, or related experience in a cGMP, pharmaceutical, bio-production, manufacturing, or similar environment.

Additional demonstrated skills:

• Technical Competence
• Communication
• Delivering Results
• Time Management
• Initiative
• Quality Mindset

Eligibility Requirements:

• Must be legally authorized to work in the United States without restriction.
• Must be willing to take a drug test and post-offer physical (if required).
• Must be 18 years of age or older.

Desired Skills, Experience and Abilities