Manufacturing Technician I-2nd shift

## Description

Polysciences technical operations and scientific laboratories offer custom synthesis, contract manufacturing and packaging, and laboratory products. We are proud to offer a broad range of products and tailored solutions for the life sciences, bioprocessing, microparticles, medical device, specialty chemical and eChem industries. We adhere to ISO13485:2016, FDA cGMP 21 CFR 820 regulations, and SOCMA’s ChemStewards® Management System. We believe the best scientific innovations are built through collaborations.

The Manufacturing Technician I is responsible for the production of commercial products for the profile of Polysciences’ products. This role involves providing training, troubleshooting, and production of all commercial products as needed. The Manufacturing Technician I supports investigations, corrective actions, safety, and quality improvements on operations within the production teams. **This is a second shift position Monday-Thursday 4:00 pm-2:00 am.**

**Essential Functions:**

• Operations:

• -Perform synthesis and blend batches for the profile of Polysciences’ as published on the weekly production schedule
• -Receive training as required to execute established production processes.
• -Work cross functionally with other operational teams to resolve equipment and technical issues as they arise.

• Quality Assurance:

• -Complete and document all activities and deviations per company GDP and QMS standards.
• -Complete departmental PM and daily activities per established procedures.
• -Aid non-conformance investigations and adapt corrective actions within time allotted as assigned by management.

• Process Improvement:

-Support transfer of NPIs with engineering, validation, and commercial training.

• Safety Compliance:

• -Ensure safe working environment by following procedures, protocols, and 5s visual standards.
• -Report any near-misses, accidents, or safety violations immediately. Assist as needed in EHS investigations.

• Inventory Management:

-Contribute to inventory accuracy by ensuring batch issuance, consumable usage, and waste tracking per assigned batch tickets.

• Communication:

• -Communicate to peers and management in a concise manner.
• **Qualifications:**

• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Excellent problem solving and documentation skills.
• Ability to read technical documents and manuals.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Commitment to safety and quality standards.
• Knowledge of high school level science (chemistry, physical chemistry, mathematics).

***Computer Skills Required:***

• Microsoft Office (Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint) preferred.
• ERP systems preferred.
• Electronic maintenance programs preferred.

## Qualifications
**Qualifications**
***Education Required*****:** High School Diploma/GED ***Preferred:*** High School Diploma/GED
***Certification(s):****Specify preferred or required.*
***Computer Skills Required:*** *Specify preferred or required.*
Microsoft Office (Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint) preferred.
ERP systems preferred.
Electronic maintenance programs preferred.
***Other qualifications:***

• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Excellent problem solving and documentation skills.
• Ability to read technical documents and manuals.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Commitment to safety and quality standards.
• Knowledge of high school level science (chemistry, physical chemistry, mathematics).

• **Immediate Work Environment:**
• X-Chemicals Unprotected Height X-Fumes/Gases Persistent Noise
• X-PPE used: safety glasses, protective shoes, gloves, hair net, safety glasses, lab coat, respirator
• **Work Activity**: [*must equal number of hours worked per day]*
• Stand: 4 Frequency: Intermittently Walk: 2 Frequency: Intermittently
• Sit: 2 Frequency: Intermittently Drive: 0 Frequency: Choose an item.
• **Lift/Carry Demands**
• ***Frequency*****: *Lift/Carry Equipment Provided:***
• 0-10 lbs. 1-3 hours a day None
• 11-25 lbs. 1-3 hours a day Hydraulic hoists, wheeled carts
• 26-50 lbs. Less than 1 hour a day Hydraulic hoists, wheeled carts
• 51-75 lbs. Rarely Pallet jacks, motorized pallet jacks, forklifts
• 76-100 lbs. Never Pallet jacks, motorized pallet jacks, forklifts