Job Description

Our Engineers support internal and external manufacturing operations remain operational, continuously improve and innovate. With our extensive range of facilities and environments, our Engineers have opportunities across many diverse areas including Biological, Chemical, Automation, Capital Projects, Maintenance, Safety, Process Development, Technical Services, Utilities and Validation.

We are seeking a Growth and Improvement minded Associate Manufacturing Science & Engineering Specialist that can help drive our Strategic Operating Priorities.

Invent | Pursue the Most Promising Internal and External Science to Address Significant Unmet Medical Needs

Execute | Prioritize Resources Behind Our Key Growth Drivers (Oncology, Vaccines, Select Specialty Areas, Animal Health) While Optimizing Our Base Business)

Adapt | Develop Our People, Culture and Business Model to Evolve with a Dynamic Landscape

Diverse Talent | We are committed to providing an inclusive and welcoming environment with supporting leadership behaviors because having a high-performing, engaged workforce is critical to our ability to deliver innovative solutions to patients and customers around the world

Values and Standards | Our Steadfast Commitment to Our Values and Standards will Continue to Guide Us as We Take on New Challenges and Will Always be Fundamental to Our Success – They are a Competitive Advantage for Us

Summary, Focus and Purpose
At our Company's campus in Elkton, Virginia, we have an entry level position available to support and sustain our manufacturing processes. The manufacturing facility is located in the Shenandoah Valley along the Shenandoah River and the Blue Ridge Mountains a short distance from the University of Virginia and James Madison University.

The successful candidate will have the opportunity to apply their enthusiasm and technical skills as a member of a multidisciplinary team supporting the operation of pharmaceutical, biopharmaceutical, and vaccine product manufacturing facilities. Depending on interests, education, experience, and skills, successful candidates will be matched with positions across the Elkton campus and may have the opportunity to participate in developmental rotations across functional areas. 

Key Functions

Work Independently and as a Team member with Integrity | Precision | Accomplishment | Motivational Ambition | Respect | Inclusion

Working as part of a cross-functional team to support vaccine, biologic, and sterile manufacturing processes.

Conducting technical/operational investigations and analyses and recommending corrective and preventative actions

Completing shift work as needed.

Learning new processes and procedures

Writing, reviewing, and improving procedures for operation of equipment and processes.

Contributing to process and equipment safety reviews

Supporting other departments to win as one team.

Embracing and establishing an empowered, diverse, and inclusive team culture

Education

Bachelor degree or higher in engineering, science, or business fields

New graduates or anticipated Spring 2024 graduates are also encouraged to apply.

Experience | Skills | Knowledge

Required

Robust problem-solving skills and a proactive approach to problem-solving, with a bias towards going to see problems for oneself in the field.

Ability to examine an issue from diverse perspectives (safety, compliance, maintenance, automation, equipment, process, and people) in order to best understand and resolve it

Strong motivation to succeed and to help others to do the same.

Enthusiastic, confident, and self-starters, with a passion for continuous learning

Principled and strong communication skills, written and verbal.

Preferred

Education in biology, biochemistry, biochemical engineering, biological systems engineering, biomedical engineering, chemistry, chemical engineering, computer science, industrial engineering, integrated science, materials science and engineering, mechanical engineering, physics.

Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications (Word, Excel, PowerPoint).

Strong personal motivation for coming to work for a company that saves & improves lives.

Interest in a diverse career at an active, dynamic manufacturing campus.

Relevant experience in manufacturing, military, engineering, or science.

Work Schedule

Onsite role

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NOTICE FOR INTERNAL APPLICANTS

In accordance with Managers' Policy - Job Posting and Employee Placement, all employees subject to this policy are required to have a minimum of twelve (12) months of service in current position prior to applying for open positions. If you have been offered a separation benefits package, but have not yet reached your separation date and are offered a position within the salary and geographical parameters as set forth in the Summary Plan Description (SPD) of your separation package, then you are no longer eligible for your separation benefits package. To discuss in more detail, please contact your HRBP or Talent Acquisition Advisor.