Laboratory Technician III - Technical Lead at ALDEVRON, LLC in Fargo, North Dakota

Job Description:

Aldevron is an industry pioneer with a core competency in manufacturing for gene and cell therapy.  We supply high-quality plasmid DNA, mRNA and proteins to our clients, who are breaking new ground on the world’s most important and challenging solutions to benefit us all.   We're looking for innovative, forward-thinking individuals who share our goals of advancing science and making an impact on the world.  

Aldevron is proud to work alongside a community of nine fellow Danaher Life Sciences companies. Together, we’re pioneering the future of science and medicine, developing products that enable researchers in the fight to save lives.

Job Summary: 

The GMP Laboratory Technician Technical Lead oversees multiple projects simultaneously within the GMP buffer preparation area with a focus on first time right and patient first in full conformance with Quality and EHS requirements. This role assists the buffer preparation team and supervisors as directed, and fills in when supervisors are not available (eg. after hours, during PTO, and unplanned absences).

Responsibilities:

• Oversee (from planning through execution) multiple lab technicians/ projects weekly, including a constant state of operational readiness and execution through efficient utilization of staff resources


• Ensure Laboratory Technician teams are on track and completing projects appropriately through application of technical and regulatory knowledge and experience


• Critically review technical details and proactively work with internal teams to resolve issues


• Ensure appropriate progress against deliverables and timelines; identify and solve technical issues and schedule problems by proposing appropriate risk response strategies when situations arise


• Collaboratively improve and/or troubleshoot buffer preparation processes


• Instruct and train colleagues on buffer preparation procedures


• Lead training events for trainee’s on production processes when required. Assist with training program as needed


• Support completion and periodic updates on Buffer Preparation Standard Operating Procedures and production records


• Provide technical expertise to the laboratory technician team and Technical Writer staff


• Support Initiation and completion of Quality Events, Non-conforming Material Reports and Corrective Action tasks


• Lead Corrective Action investigation work as well as supporting tasks required for the implementation of the corrective action plan


• Perform technical peer review of production records and procedures for accuracy and compliance


• Communicate the status of operations, process issues, and safety and maintenance issues to appropriate area management


• Work on development, or pilot work to support upcoming GMP work with the Technical Operations team as necessary. Assist with the technical transition and needs of the production plan from Technical Operations to GMP.


• Lead change control requests and subsequent work, as necessary


• Assisting department management with leading the team to prepare facility as 100% audit ready and compliant

Qualifications:

• High school diploma required


• A.S. or B.S. degree in biology, chemistry, microbiology, or other life science degree preferred


• At least 1-2 years of experience in buffer preparation GMP production activities required

When you join us, you’ll also be joining Danaher’s global organization, where 69,000 people wake up every day determined to help our customers win. As an associate, you’ll try new things, work hard, and advance your skills with guidance from dedicated leaders, all with the support of powerful Danaher Business System tools and the stability of a tested organization.

Danaher Corporation and all Danaher Companies require all US and Puerto Rico employees to be vaccinated against COVID–19 as a condition of employment, subject to reasonable accommodation as required by law.

Danaher Corporation and all Danaher Companies are committed to equal opportunity regardless of race, color, national origin, religion, sex, age, marital status, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or other characteristics protected by law. We value diversity and the existence of similarities and differences, both visible and not, found in our workforce, workplace and throughout the markets we serve.  Our associates, customers and shareholders contribute unique and different perspectives as a result of these diverse attributes.

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We will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform crucial job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment. Please contact us at applyassistance@danaher.com to request accommodation.

If you’ve ever wondered what’s within you, there’s no better time to find out. 

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The contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor’s legal duty to furnish information. 41 CFR 60-1.35(c)

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