Sinpex is a contracting/consulting firm specializing in process, facilities, and quality engineering for the biotechnology and pharmaceutical industry.
Applicant will be working in a biotech/pharmaceutical environment as a consultant/contractor for various clients. He/she will work closely with client's employees on various projects performing ad hoc tasks as required by the client.
Sinpex has following position open:
experienced engineer / project manager
Professional Experience Requirements - have strong experience in the any or all listed below:
Project Management in the pharmaceutical industry
Engineering of Water systems -- Pre Treatment, RO, and / or WFI
Commissioning / Validation of Water systems -- Pre Treatment, RO, and / or WFI
Ultrafiltration / Diafiltration units -- engineering, commissioning, and/or validation
Change control
Non-Compliance Investigations
Job Description and Responsibilities included but not limited to:
? Test, troubleshoot and validate equipment used in pharmaceutical cGMP environment.
? Generate and execute protocols as per client's requirements and abiding by FDA rules and regulations. Support in completing the documentation which will include verifying, compiling and route for approvals.
? Take observations and measurements directly and interpret data from the other technical and operating staff involved.
? Be involved with various disciplines of a project: process, facilities, electrical, mechanical and controls.
? Support/conduct IQ, OQ, PQ validation studies of equipment, processes and utilities.
? Additionally, the engineer shall provide support to Sinpex personnel through ad hoc tasks and assignments.
The job will be on contract basis and the contract will be month to month. The employee is expected to work nights, weekends and/or holidays, as required. Overtime may be required in meet project deadlines.
Educational/Experience Requirements:
B.S. degree in Chemical Engineering. (M.S. in Chemical Engineering preferred);
Non engineering or non-ChE majors will be considered based on references or past experience;
5+ years of industry experience.
Software Requirements:
Proficient in MS Office products (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook);
MS Project and Visio;
Basic AutoCAD skills required.
Other Requirements:
Flexible during times of change;
STRONG work ethics;
STRONG writing and communication skills;
Excellent interpersonal skills are a must as this position requires significant interaction with Sinpex clients;
Can conform to shifting priorities, demands and timelines through analytical and problem-solving capabilities;
Ability to effectively prioritize and execute tasks in a high-pressure environment is crucial;
Ability to work both independently and in a team-oriented, collaborative environment.
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Location: Glendale, CA
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Gilead Sciences, Inc. is a research-based biopharmaceutical company that discovers, develops and commercializes innovative medicines in areas of unmet medical need. With each new discovery and experimental drug candidate, we seek to improve the care of patients suffering from life-threatening diseases around the world.
Our portfolio of 14 marketed products includes a number of category firsts, including the only complete treatment regimens for HIV infection available in a once-dailysingle pill -- Atripla® (efavirenz 600 mg/emtricitabine 200 mg/tenofovir disoproxil fumarate 300 mg), approved in 2006, and Complera?, approved in 2011.
Sr Instrumentation Technician
Specific Responsibilities
Install, calibrate, troubleshoot, repair, and modify process control instruments or systems. Install, calibrate, troubleshoot, repair, and modify electronic, electromechanical, and pneumatic control devices for utility systems which support the manufacturing facilities. Perform calibrations and scheduled preventive maintenance on analytical and other laboratory instruments. Write calibration and equipment service reports. Write calibration and preventive maintenance Standard Operating Procedures. Test control systems and assist in validation of new and existing manufacturing facilities. Collect and organize technical data from equipment manufacturers, equipment users, and engineering personnel. Assist in preparation of engineering revisions. Assist with identification, purchase, and organization of spare parts. Interact with scientists, engineers, and production staff.
Essential Duties and Job Functions
Conduct diagnostics, repairs, and modifications of industrial process control instrumentation. Provide cGMP/cGLP documented calibration, repair and modification for process and analytical instruments used in QC laboratories, bio-manufacturing and related utilities. Assist manufacturing personnel in achieving and keeping maximum production efficiency. Prepare and organize technical documentation and operational procedures.
Knowledge, Experience, and Skills
Excellent verbal, written and interpersonal communication skills
Ability to give formal presentations to internal and external audiences of various sizes
Demonstrated experience in patient advocacy, media relations; knowledge of healthcare and industry media and reporting trends
Demonstrated knowledge of regulations and principles specific to communications for a publicly-traded biopharmaceutical company
Must have experience with public relations tactics and resources and the relationship of those tactics to other department roles and functions
Experience managing multiple projects (timelines, budgets, priorities) simultaneously; flexibility is essential.
Specific Education and Experience
Must be proficient in ISA standards and practices for instrumentation. Thorough knowledge of PID control theories and techniques. Thorough knowledge of relay ladder logic and programmable controllers. Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings and specifications. Familiarity with computer-aided manufacturing automation and related communication hardware and software. Must have good oral and written communication skills. Must be able to work different shifts with minimal direct supervision.
Completion of an Instrumentation or Industrial Electronics (2-year) curriculum at a technical school, or an AA/AS Degree in a related science or engineering major plus substantial relevant on-the-job training.
4 years in manufacturing process instrumentation and control and/or analytical instrumentation or a closely related job.
Work Environment/Physical Demands/Safety Considerations
Schedule may include a non-rotating 4-day (10 hour shift), one weekend day, evening or night hours, or full off-shift hours. Expected to be on feet for 8 to 10 hours a day. Climb upwards of 6 flights of stairs a day to maneuver within the manufacturing facility. Lift up to 25lbs may be required. Environment requires that gowning in the form of hospital scrubs, bunny suits, gloves and steel toe boots be worn. No make up or jewelry can be worn when working in the clean room environment. Work in clean room environment with large mechanical equipment, piping, and pumps connecting to tanks serviced by high-pressure steam, water and air together this creates a loud environment. Work with hazardous materials and chemicals.
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Gilead is an equal opportunity employer.
Location: Oceanside
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