Environmental Support Technician
JLL | |
United States, California, Thousand Oaks | |
Nov 13, 2024 | |
Shift - Monday to Friday; 3:30 PM to 12 AM; OT as needed
What this job involves - The GMP Environmental Support Technician works in activities associated with the sanitization of controlled areas in accordance with internal procedures, protocols, and cGMP's. The incumbent will follow all applicable standard operation procedures (SOP), guidelines and policies to ensure sanitary conditions are maintained, that appropriate room and equipment sanitization records are neat and accurate, and that professional behavior is displayed within the controlled areas. The incumbent will receive daily production schedule direction from the Lead and/or area management. The incumbent plays a critical role in assuring sanitary conditions of the controlled areas is maintained to manufacture biopharmaceuticals. What is the day to day? Responsible for routine daily, weekly, monthly, quarterly, and additional frequency room sanitization in GMP manufacturing process areas Responsible for non-routine sanitization in the GMP manufacturing process areas due to environmental excursion, process requirements, or facility maintenance and/or construction Responsible for verifying that the proper sanitization disinfectant rotation is followed and that the proper sanitization disinfectant is used for each cleaning assignment Responsible for completing required GMP documentation to ensure records are properly and accurately maintained Responsible for mixing and disposal of sanitization solutions on a daily basis Responsible for disposal of waste from GMP manufacturing process area waste receptacles on a daily basis Responsible for ordering general sanitization supplies Responsible for organization and upkeep of sanitization supply areas Responsible to participate in cycle counting and inventory of sanitization supplies and gowning articles in order to maintain inventory levels for timely reordering Collaborate with Manufacturing, GMP Operations Manager, and Quality teams to manage schedules necessary to clean the GMP controlled environment and support areas to comply with GMP requirements Participate in required training on the use of sanitization disinfectants and equipment Strictly follow Standard Operating Procedures Follow cGMPs as outlined in 21 CFR Part 211 Must pass a sterile gowning qualification test in order to enter and sanitize the GMP process rooms Control what enters the GMP process areas Adhere to procedures while performing cleaning and sanitization activities Sanitization activities will be performed with ceiling mops, wall mops, floor mops, and wipers Understands and follows proper solvent handling procedures (EHS) and personal protective equipment (PPE) Accurate GMP documentation and sign off on work performed with an emphasis on Good Documentation Practices (GDPs) Required 1+ year(s) experience with following very specific on-the-job instructions, SOP or written directions Ability to communicate, read, write and understand documentation in English Ability to work in a team environment and independently Establish and maintaining collaborative working relationships with internal and external customers while providing excellent customer service Preferred Prior experience of cleaning a biopharmaceutical GMP controlled environment Current Good Manufacturing Practices (cGMP) Good Documentation Practices (GDP) Shift This is a full time, non-exempt position Monday - Friday 3:30 PM - 12:00 AM The incumbent may be required to work weekends, holidays, and overtime if required. Physical Requirements and Working Environment No make-up, nail polish, and/or jewelry may be worn in the GMP process areas Incumbent is subject to extended periods of standing, walking, pushing and pulling, bending and crouching, climbing, and lifting of equipment and/or materials weighing up to 50 pounds Continuous mental and visual attention to manufacturing functions Continuous standing and walking throughout work day Majority of time spent in ISO 8 (Class 100K) or ISO 7 (Class 10K) cleanroom, fully gowned including head covering, facemask, gloves, plant shoes, safety glasses/goggles and/or face shield Working in the ancillary support space adjacent to the ISO areas described above to ensure cleanliness |