BioSpace is hiring: cGMP Cleaning Technician in Frederick

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The Frederick National Laboratory is operated by Leidos Biomedical Research, Inc. The lab addresses some of the most urgent and intractable problems in the biomedical sciences in cancer and AIDS, drug development and first-in-human clinical trials, applications of nanotechnology in medicine, and rapid response to emerging threats of infectious diseases.

Overview

Program Description: The Vaccine Clinical Materials Program (VCMP), part of Leidos Biomedical Research at the Frederick National Lab, supports the National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases (NIAID) Vaccine Research Center (VRC). Its mission is to advance preclinical and clinical research, product development, and manufacture of novel clinical-stage vaccines and biologics to address current and/or emerging infectious diseases of global significance. The VCMP operates a Frederick, MD-based pilot plant facility and is actively engaged in cGMP manufacture, testing, release, and supply of Phase I/II clinical products.

Responsibilities

• Work each day from 4:00 am to 12:30 pm.
• Clean throughout the facility to include clean rooms, laboratories, restrooms, warehouse and other areas as needed to maintain and conform to FDA and cGMP guidelines and regulations for cleaning practices. cGMP training and training on specialized equipment will be provided.
• Maintain clean room environment below alert limits by following established cleaning practices.
• Clean and wash walls, ceilings, windows (inside and outside) and screens, equipment exteriors, carts, tables, chairs, stools, benches, door handles, door push plates, door latch releases, light switches, telephones, floors, and locker rooms following established aseptic techniques and using appropriate solutions.
• Prepare solutions, manage solution disposal, trash disposal and water collection.
• Clean administrative and laboratory areas, including vacuuming rugs and removing stains and foreign matter from various surfaces using proper cleaners.
• Move office furniture and equipment for cleaning.
• Sweep, mop, strip, scrub, wax, and polish floors using industrial equipment.
• Clean windows and ceiling air vents; dust and clean office areas, woodwork, furniture, floor coverings, fixtures, stairwells, fire doors, and empty trash containers.
• Dispose of biological waste materials and disinfect restrooms, replenish paper supplies.
• Provide general cleanup outside of buildings.

Basic Qualifications

• High school degree required. Foreign degrees must be evaluated for U.S. equivalency.
• 2 years of experience in addition to education.
• Basic Microsoft Office skills.
• Ability to work in a BL2 laboratory and to pass aseptic gowning validation.
• Ability to work in an environment with potential exposure to particulates, vapors or noise and to wear a full-face respirator.
• Ability to operate industrial power equipment used for cleaning.
• Physical ability to perform duties including lifting and carrying up to 50 lbs, walking, standing, climbing stairs, bending, stooping, and working in confined areas.
• Ability to read and understand written instructions and follow SOPs.
• Experience with cGMP guidelines and regulations for cleaning practices; ability to adhere to regulatory requirements.
• Ability to write legibly and error-free to document solutions prep and cleaning activities into logbooks.
• Good time management and communication skills; ability to follow instructions and work effectively with a team.
• Ability to obtain and maintain a security clearance.

Physical Qualifications

• Physical requirements include balance, walking, kneeling, hearing (with corrective aids), use of hands and arms, lifting up to 50 lbs and greater, reaching above shoulders, climbing ladders, pushing/pulling, repeated bending, and standing for extended periods.
• Ability to obtain confined space certification and wear PPE; vision correctable to 20/40; ability to enter a laboratory or hazardous area.
• Pacemakers are prohibited; exposure to temperatures below 32°F or above 90°F for short periods.

Preferred Qualifications

• Knowledge of proper waxes, strippers, polishes, and stain removers for cleaning assigned areas.
• Experience in industrial or cGMP cleaning practices and familiarity with chemicals used for cGMP cleaning.
• Solid work history; related accreditations or certifications in cleaning.

Job Hazards

• Subject to atmospheric conditions requiring respirator use and medical clearance; potential exposure to infectious materials requiring medical clearance and immunizations.

Non-Discrimination

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, race, ethnicity, color, age, national origin, citizenship, religion, physical or mental disability, medical condition, genetic information, pregnancy, family structure, marital status, ancestry, domestic partner status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, veteran or military status, or any other basis prohibited by law. Leidos will also consider qualified applicants with criminal histories consistent with relevant laws.

Pay And Benefits

Pay and benefits are fundamental to any career decision. Employment benefits include competitive compensation, Health and Wellness programs, Income Protection, Paid Leave and Retirement. The posted pay range is 36,000.00 - 61,875.00 USD. The salary range is a general guideline and not a guarantee; actual offer considers responsibilities, education, experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities, as well as internal equity and market data. This is a full-time equivalent salary and may vary for part-time roles.

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