Technician II Sterile Fill

At Alcon were passionate about enhancing sight and helping people see brilliantly. With more than 25000 associates we innovate fearlessly champion progress and act swiftly to impact global eye health. We foster an inclusive culture recognizing your contributions and offering opportunities to grow your career like never before. Together we make a difference in the lives of our patients and customers. Are you ready to join us

This role is part of Alcons Manufacturing function a team that designs produces and delivers innovative eyecare products to more than 140 countries through operational excellence and efficiency.

The Technician II Sterile Production Operations (Para-Professional & Support Path) is primarily responsible for operating sterile line equipment to fill sterile contact lens care products in accordance with applicable standards (e.g. Current Good Manufacturing Practices (cGMP) (Good Documentation Practices (GDP) Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs)) within a Grade A (Class 100) and / or Grade C (Class 10000) sterile room. Provide the best productivity while showing efficiency and flexibility. Successfully complete an extensive training program. Participate in all aspects of sterile manufacturing including but not limited to handling sterile raw materials inspecting individual components performing lot changes perform size change-overs (if required) sanitize rooms with Chlorine and Vesphene using spray guns (if required) improving yields using calibrated measurement equipment troubleshooting equipment and using various support equipment. Interact and communicate closely with other Sterile Fill and Packaging Technicians as necessary at our NORTH Manufacturing site in Fort Worth TX.

In this role a typical day will include :

Perform all tasks efficiently in assigned fill room. Must be able to setup startup & shutdown filling equipment operate filler troubleshoot basic mechanical issues.

Be covered from head to toe in sterile garb to include gloves goggles and hood.

Complete required documentation (Master Batch Record (MBR) SOP log books etc.) in accordance with cGMP and cGDP.

Troubleshoot and fix minor aseptic problems with line / equipment alerting maintenance or supervisors as needed.

Review / Close-out MBRs using MBR check list.

Review all supporting documentation and sampling documentation.

Ensure contemporaneous documentation and real time MBR review (CLC).

Exhibit good aseptic technique in the fill room.

Ensure that materials needed for production runs are available.

Escalate any issues to Group Leads and Supervisors.

Perform activities to achieve productivity and efficiency in the fill room.

Perform rough clean. Perform fill room line clearances and fill checks.

Sanitize fill suites and ancillary areas (if required) in accordance with standards and procedures (cGMP SOPs etc.).

Prepare line / equipment for daily operation according to SOPs for assigned work area including sanitization of contact surfaces.

Perform duties in accordance with Health Safety and Environmental (HSE) and company standards / guidelines.

Collaborate with coworkers to meet business objectives and enhance team capability.

Keep work areas clean and free of hazards or dangerous conditions.

Identify and report safety hazards or unsafe behavior.

Plan work activities in accordance with production schedule and shifting priorities.

Share knowledge and experience with coworkers to develop teams overall capability.

Coordinate with other shifts and departments to ensure smooth execution of work.

Communicate and work with Quality Assurance (QA) on product quality issues and compliance activities.

Communicate and work with Maintenance to resolve problems with equipment.

Communicate and work with Materials Control to ensure efficient flow of materials and products to / from warehouse.

Communicate and work with Quality Control (QC-Micro) to ensure proper technique as well as good aseptic technique.

Complies with all policies and standards.

Performs other duties as assigned.

WHAT YOULL BRING TO ALCON :

High School Diploma or equivalent

The ability to fluently read write understand and communicate in English

Work Hours : 2nd shift Monday-Friday 2 : 30pm-11 : 00pm. Occasional overtime during the week and on Saturdays

Location : Onsite

Relocation assistance / Sponsorship available : No

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS / SKILLS / EXPERIENCE :

Prior Manufacturing or Distribution Center Experience

Prior mechanical troubleshooting experience

Knowledge of cGMP GDP and SOPs

HOW YOU CAN THRIVE AT ALCON :

Work together with colleagues to share standard methodologies and discoveries as work progresses!

See your career like never before with focused growth and development opportunities!

Join Alcons mission to provide outstanding innovative products and solutions to improve sight improve lives and grow your career!

Alcon provides a robust benefits package including health life retirement flexible time off for exempt associates PTO for hourly associates and much more!

This role can be offered at an Associate Manufacturing Production Processing & Assembly (S) level.

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Required Experience :

IC

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Employment Type : Full-Time

Experience : years

Vacancy : 1