Production Associate I

85 Dan Road, Canton, Massachusetts, 02021, United States

Job Req code 226

Category: Production

About Us

We are a leading regenerative medicine company in the advanced and acute wound care space and are always looking for exceptional talent. Join a company where you will have an opportunity to grow professionally and personally and give strength to others by Empowering Healing. Our advanced wound care products are specially developed for the successful treatment of chronic and acute wounds. Our comprehensive portfolio of skin substitutes and other regenerative medicine products empower our patients with life-changing solutions.  Our strength is giving others strength.

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What You Will Achieve:

The Production Associate will perform all activities involved in one of the following areas: the aseptic processing of a living product;  the production of ICL and FortaFlex Products; or activities associated with HTP Product under the direct supervision the Manager.  This role will support the Manufacturing Team by performing the tasks that will assure the safe and timely processing of our products, working in a Class 100/ISO 5, Class 10K/ ISO 7 and/or Class 100K/ISO 8 cleanroom.

Sunday-Thursday schedule or Monday-Friday schedule, approximately 7:30am-4:00pm. Some weekend and holiday work required.

We are always looking to network with talented individuals who are interested in exploring opportunities with Organogenesis.

How You Will Achieve It:

  • Responsible for manufacturing our cellular based products according to established Master Batch Records and Operating Procedures under aseptic conditions.
  • Perform all tasks associated with our HTP/collagen products such as layer separation, cleaning, spreading, cutting, milling, and packaging, for all HTP/collagen products with supervision in compliance with Quality Systems regulations and according to established procedure.
  • Responsible for adherence to all Operating Procedures, Batch records, protocols, policies, regulatory requirements, GMPs, and safety guidelines.
  • Review batch records for completeness and accuracy, as well as compliance with all protocols.
  • Responsible for the writing of deviation and corrective/preventative action reports, as necessary.
  • Responsible for the preparation of all media and sanitizing agents used in the Production areas.
  • Rinsing, segregating equipment, inspecting for cleanliness, running glassware washers and responsible for preparing equipment.
  • Measuring and cutting tubing, preparing Production set-ups per standard operating procedures, wrapping equipment in preparation for sterilization and responsible for sterilizing equipment
  • Running depyrogenation ovens and autoclaves.
  • Perform all tasks adhering to company safety policies, including but not limited to bloodborne pathogen handling.
  • Maintain supply inventory as directed by the production schedule.
  • Responsible for proper operation of all clean room equipment.

 

Requirements

What You Need to Achieve It:

  • High school diploma or equivalent required.
  • Bachelor’s degree or Biotech certificate, quality systems regulations (cGMP) knowledge and clean room experience preferred but not required.
  • A pre-employment lift test and physical may be required for some positions within Manufacturing.
  • Aseptic Technique and cleanroom protocol experience desired
  • Knowledge of standard lab techniques and equipment (eg. Balances, pipettes, stir bases, pH meters etc…)
  • Ability to work in a cleanroom environment, for extended periods of time.
  • Dexterity, coordination, and some lifting are required. 
  • Ability to work independently as well as in a team environment.

Environmental Conditions:

  • Ability to work in a cleanroom environment for extended periods of time.  

Physical Requirements:

 

  • Must have the ability to lift to 50 pounds
  • Remaining in a stationary position, often standing, or sitting for prolonged periods
  • Repeating motions that may include the wrists, hands and/or fingers
  • Medium work that includes moving objects up to 50 lbs
  • Must have the ability to work safely and conscientiously in a manufacturing environment

A pre-employment lift test and physical may be required for this position.

What can we offer you?

  • 401k -- generous employer match with immediate vesting and financial planning resources
  • Comprehensive Medical, Dental and Vision coverage options effective on day one of employment
  • Flexible Spending Account (medical expenses or dependent care expenses) or Health Savings Account
  • Company paid insurances including Short Term, Long Term and Life insurances as well as voluntary options
  • Paid maternity leave and parental leave for all new parents
  • Adoption benefits
  • Education Assistance Policy - $5,000 per year for all employees
  • Wellness Program including free trainings on mental health, mindfulness, stress reduction, on-site flu shots and more
  • Employee Assistance Program
  • Generous paid time off including vacation, floating holidays, sick days, and company holidays
  • Free parking including an electric charging station (Canton and La Jolla)
  • Discounts at BJs Wholesale, Dell, Sullivan Tire, and Sprint

 

We are an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, color, religion, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, genetic information or any other characteristic protected by law.