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<!DOCTYPE HTML PUBLIC "-//W3C//DTD HTML 4.0 Transitional//EN"> <HTML><HEAD> <META http-equiv=Content-Type content="text/html; charset=iso-8859-1"> <META content="MSHTML 6.00.2600.0" name=GENERATOR> <STYLE></STYLE> </HEAD> <BODY bgColor=#ffffff> <DIV> “SWAT” Team Purification Technical Services Rep Position Available Immediately!<?xml:namespace prefix = o ns = "urn:schemas-microsoft-com:office:office" /><o:p></o:p> This Leading Biotech and Pharmaceuticals Company has a very competitive compensation package and will pay for relocation!<o:p></o:p>  <o:p></o:p> Location: Indianapolis, IN Type: DIRECT Duration: Direct Pay Rate: D.O.E.  <o:p></o:p> Description:<o:p></o:p> SWAT Team Purification Technical Services Representative (Protein Manufacturing)  <o:p></o:p> -         This is an exciting and challenging opportunity to join one of the World's leaders in Biotechnology at the start of a period of significant expansion in their protein manufacturing business!  <o:p></o:p> -         In this position as Technical Services Representative you will be part of a small troubleshooting -SWAT- team which will be dedicated to resolving critical protein purification process issues at two manufacturing sites: an existing third party manufacturer in the New England area and during start-up of a new facility in Indianapolis.  <o:p></o:p> -         This position will require a strongly motivated, independent individual who is flexible with regard to location and has a desire to be -where the action is- resolving technical issues.  <o:p></o:p> -         Working with a diverse group of people from manufacturing and various support groups you will use sound scientific and statistical methods to continuously improve the process through variability reduction.  <o:p></o:p> -         This is an excellent opportunity to become an expert at the forefront of new technology and to help produce a therapeutic protein that will save the lives of thousands of people.  <o:p></o:p>  <o:p></o:p>  <o:p></o:p> <H1 style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt">NATURE OF THE WORK</H1>  <o:p></o:p> Process Improvement:<o:p></o:p>  <o:p></o:p> -         Increase yields by variability reduction and decrease factory loss due to special cause events or excursions outside the ticket parameters.  <o:p></o:p> -         Develop and implement new "tools" or methods to streamline investigations and quickly evaluate possible solutions to reduce reoccurrence.    <o:p></o:p>  <o:p></o:p> <H1 style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt">Variation Reduction and Process Investigation</H1>  <o:p></o:p> -         Definition and characterization of root causes for special cause events.  <o:p></o:p> -         Assist or supervise writing/responding to alerts/deviations.  <o:p></o:p> -         Assist in real-time data tracking/evaluation of changes implemented in response to special cause events.  <o:p></o:p> -         Definition and characterization of common cause variation and minimize reoccurrence of excursions.  <o:p></o:p>  <o:p></o:p> <H1 style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt">Maintenance of Regulatory Documentation/Compliance</H1>  <o:p></o:p> -         Ensure regulatory and cGMP compliance for the process.  <o:p></o:p> -         Review and maintain manufacturing tickets to be compliant with manufacturing, process and regulatory requirements as changes are implemented.  <o:p></o:p> -         Supply accurate timely updates of the current manufacturing process problems or excursion.  <o:p></o:p> -         Maintain processes in a validated state.  <o:p></o:p> -         Complete necessary process qualification/re-qualification by staying current with regulatory expectations.  <o:p></o:p> -         Ensure cleaning/sterilization procedures are validated as required when changes or excursions occur.  <o:p></o:p>  <o:p></o:p>  <o:p></o:p>  <o:p></o:p>  <o:p></o:p> Job Requirements:<o:p></o:p> The Technical Service Representative should be flexible, sensitive to the needs of subordinates, peers, management and third party representatives.  He/she should be able to work independently and be able to reprioritize activities quickly. He/she should exhibit leadership abilities and interact well with others. The Representative should be technically inquisitive, attentive to detail and must exhibit excellent problem solving skills.  <o:p></o:p> A minimum of a bachelor's degree in biochemistry, chemistry, engineering or other related field is required.  <o:p></o:p> A minimum of two years biotech experience is required.  <o:p></o:p> Proficiency in software programs such as JMP or excel for statistical data analysis and process control charting is preferred.  <o:p></o:p> MUST HAVE HANDS-ON INDUSTRY EXPERIENCE.  <o:p></o:p> Location: Primarily located in Indianapolis, but with potential for extended periods of time in the New England area supporting third party production operations.  <o:p></o:p> Contact:<o:p></o:p> To be considered submit resume to : Rick Laughlin Direct Placement Recruiter <A href="mailto:rlaughlin@volt.com">rlaughlin@volt.com</A> 317-585-8788 In subject line please state job title.  <o:p></o:p>  <o:p></o:p>  <o:p></o:p>  <o:p></o:p>  <o:p></o:p></DIV></BODY></HTML>

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