Senior Technology Transfer MS&T Engineer in Nashville, Tennessee at August Bioservices
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Job Description
- Review of technology transfer documents such as product development reports, batch manufacturing and/or packaging records to provide the technical analysis for the overall process.
- Based on analysis, identify gaps in capabilities needed to support new product/process introductions and recommend solutions to close these gaps.
- Lead evaluations of collected data during development and scale-up activities and recommend opportunities for process optimization
- Lead training and familiarization efforts for new processes and equipment including development of operation SOP and work instructions
- Lead and/or support execution of Toxicological, Clinical, Scale up, Exhibit/Registration, Commercial and process Performance Qualification with production team inside production areas.
- Lead the evaluation and selection of new equipment in support of fill/finish production operations in collaboration with client and internal stakeholders.
- Work with R&D, Facilities and Validation team on process implementation to develop a detailed plan based on the approved scope of work
- Participate in multidisciplinary project teams through the complete product transfer to support ongoing client projects on-time
- Conduct phase specific studies based on DOE (Design of Experiments) as needed, for formulation optimization and process confirmation.
- Incorporate Quality-By-Design (QbD) approach in the product development program to improve the drug formulation and manufacturing process.
- Investigations and Corrective Actions analysis and support.
- Write comprehensive technical reports, business evaluations, process description with or without supervision.
- Write documents including master batch records, protocols and reports, SOPs, Work Instructions, and other necessary technical documents.
- Troubleshoot and resolve simple to moderately complex issues, diagnosing technical problems and identifying short and long-term solutions
- Working with Cross-Functional Team leads to identifying opportunities for enhancements and champion projects which will improve overall site function.
- Proficient in Quality system software such as Master control and related task such MOC (change control), CAPA, Issue Reviews, Work Orders, collaboration, and approval of various documents.
- The candidate requires B.S in Pharmaceutical Sciences (or equivalent), M.S in Pharmaceutical Sciences (or equivalent), or PhD in Pharmaceutical Sciences (or equivalent).
- 5+ years of equivalent experience
- Experience in Pharmaceutical aseptic process implementation including new equipment, sterile filtration, Sterilize-in-Place principles, product dosing technologies and GMP fundamentals in production environments
- Experience in developing technical recommendations in support of new process introductions
- Knowledge of High-Pressure Homogenization, Rotary Evaporators, High Shear Homogenizers, Microfluidizers, Extrusion, Lyophilization, PFS, Vial filling operations, etc.
- Knowledge of pharmaceutical processing technologies such as mixers, transfer pumps, temperature control devices
- Knowledge of appropriate process requirements for sterile operations including: compounding, sterile filtration, aseptic formulation, sterile filling for vials, pre-filled syringes and flexible IV bags
- Software
- Minitab® (or equivalent), Microsoft Office® etc.
- Ability to safely wear and work in a PAPR hood and associated equipment weighing approximately 2 to 3 pounds during assigned tasks.
- Ability to perform sustained physical activities, including standing, walking, bending, reaching, lifting, and handling manufacturing equipment while wearing required respiratory protection and personal protective equipment (PPE).
- Ability to wear and operate a Powered Air-Purifying Respirator (PAPR) for extended periods, up to 4 to 6 hours per shift, while performing manufacturing, equipment cleaning, and sanitization activities.
- Ability to wear required PPE, including pharmaceutical gowning, respiratory protection, safety glasses, chemical-resistant gloves, and additional protective equipment as required by operational and safety procedures.
Regularly required to stand and walk for extended periods on hard warehouse and production flooring throughout the shift.
Frequently required to bend, stoop, kneel, and reach in both upward and downward directions.
Must be able to occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 lbs; frequently lift and/or move up to 40 lbs; and constantly reposition or transfer objects of negligible weight.
Must be able to push and pull loaded carts, pallet jacks, and hand trucks across production and warehouse surfaces.
Required to safely climb ladders to access materials stored at height.
Must be able to operate powered industrial equipment including forklifts and electric pallet jacks, including the physical demands associated with vibration exposure and repetitive upper-body movement.
Required to work in varying temperature environments, including ambient, refrigerated, and frozen storage areas, using appropriate PPE.
Must be able to wear and work in full cleanroom gowning (including gown, gloves, mask, hairnet, and shoe covers) for extended periods as required by the production area.
Specific vision requirements include close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to read small print on labels and batch documents.