Production Technician
Aegros Therapeutics Pty Ltd, Australia
Job Description
Who we are
Aegros is Latin for ‘Patient’. We chose this name because it speaks to our focus on the patient. Every day we strive to place the patient first by providing therapeutic plasma products they would not otherwise be able to access.
At Aegros we believe access to life saving therapeutic plasma drugs is a human right and not a privilege. In a nutshell our mission is to put the patients first through innovation.
Over 30 years we have developed our HaemaFrac process which enables countries to turn human plasma they collect into lifesaving hyperimmune products.
Here’s the high level...
Aegros is getting bigger and better...!!!
We are seeking a Production Technician to join Aegros Membrane Systems based at Macquarie Park, Sydney. You will be focused on making membranes and assembling cartridges that are part of our Haemofrac technology. AMS is supporting the Research amp; Development team to significantly scale up our production of membrane and cartridges.
The successful candidate will have a unique opportunity to actively contribute to the development of AMS and work in a team focused on delivering innovative products for the benefit of our patients.
You will experience a fast-paced multidisciplinary environment where innovation is welcomed, and success celebrated. Our organisation is growing rapidly be part of that journey with us!
What you will be doing...
Manufacturing Membranes and Cartridges
Main activities:
- Dispense raw material required for the formulation solutions.
- Performing wet chemistry for preparation of solutions.
- Manufacturing of membranes according to procedures and batch records.
- Assembly of Cartridges according to batch document instructions following all operator instructions amp; SOP's
- Complete all documentation accurately, in real time and ensure samples are delivered to QC lab
- Operate all equipment related to the area in a safe and efficient manner and organise all general maintenance
- Operate the Pre and post line clearance (PLC) (if applicable) in line with manufacturing process.
- Manage all deliveries using correct procedures in place and work with internal stakeholders to confirm materials are received with correct documentation and quantities.
- Participate in any validation activities as and when required.
- Organise removal of all waste following correct procedures
- Environmental Health amp; Safety
- General Maintenance, Calibration, Cleaning and other tasks associated with manufacturing area. Ensure all equipment including tanks, glass plates, membrane knife in manufacturing area are cleaned and maintained properly. Report any issues immediately to Production Supervisor
- Assist calibration service technicians when they are on site for the calibration of the required equipment which is used in the manufacturing
- Operations Optimisation (LEAN)
Requirements
- Good understanding of GMP guidelines.
- Understand wet chemistry and have a basic understanding or willing to understand polymerisation chemistry.
- Basic understanding of liquid blending processes.
- Possess and understand the importance of attention to detail in a production environment.
- Be safely able to lift weight as per Work Health and Safety Act 2011 guidelines.
- Ability to operate lifting equipment and PLC based control systems (if required)
- IT: Computer amp; PLC experience.
- Good ability to read, write and communicate in English.
- Flexible to work in rostered shifts, Morning, Afternoon and Night shifts.
Benefits
- We are currently increasing the capacity of our existing production facility in Sydney and recently announced our plans to build a 1 Million litre fractionation facility in Queensland Australia (formally announced by the Queensland Treasurer and Minister for Trade and Investment).
- Multi-Disciplined amp; Multi-Cultural fast paced team environment where every voice is heard.
- The chance to work with global industry experts in a rapidly expanding company.
- Work in a team focused on delivering benchmark facilities for the benefit of our patients.
- Career advancement opportunities in Sydney or Brisbane
- Opportunity to participate in employee share option plan
- Close to public transport hubs at Macquarie Park hub including metro line
Interested? Apply today...!