Packaging Tech II

Key Responsibilities

• Perform routine manufacturing and packaging activities in accordance with approved Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs), Master Batch Records (MBRs), and current Good Manufacturing Practices (cGMPs).
• Support the manufacturing, packaging, and inspection of commercial products, Clinical Trial Material (CTM), and associated components.
• Set up and operate packaging-line equipment, including vial labelers, vial label lasers, and carton lasers.
• Set up and perform check-weighing activities.
• Prepare cleaning solutions and perform routine cleaning of packaging areas, including walls, ceilings, floors, and manufacturing equipment.
• Perform basic transactions within Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) and Manufacturing Execution Systems (MES).
• Work collaboratively with other Packaging Technicians under the guidance of the Group/Team Leader and Packaging Manager.
• Follow established safety procedures and practices to maintain a safe and compliant working environment.
• Recognize and report variances or deviations from approved procedures to department management.
• Take action related to process variances or deviations only with appropriate management approval.
• Complete routine assignments based on established instructions and procedures while working with moderate supervision.
• Follow detailed instructions and guidance when completing new or unfamiliar assignments.
• Maintain accurate documentation and support compliance with established manufacturing, packaging, and administrative procedures.

Basic Qualifications

• High School Diploma and a FETAC Level 6 Certificate (GSL).
• At least 2 years of relevant experience in manufacturing, packaging, production, or a related environment.
• Familiarity with Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) and Master Batch Records (MBRs).
• Understanding of, or previous exposure to, current Good Manufacturing Practices (cGMPs); prior experience within a cGMP-regulated industry is desirable.
• Previous experience working with automated manufacturing or packaging lines.
• Ability to troubleshoot equipment-related issues and perform changeovers.
• Ability to follow established procedures, written instructions, and management direction while working with moderate supervision.
• Ability to recognize when activities or results deviate from established procedures and appropriately escalate concerns.
• Working knowledge of Microsoft Office applications and basic administrative procedures.
• Effective verbal, written, and interpersonal communication skills with the ability to communicate clearly with peers, team leads, and management.
• Ability to work effectively and collaboratively within a team-based manufacturing environment.
• Basic familiarity with ERP and/or MES systems is desirable.

Pay and benefits

The salary range for this position is: $55,930.00 - $72,380.00. Gilead considers a variety of factors when determining base compensation, including experience, qualifications, and geographic location. These considerations mean actual compensation will vary. This position may also be eligible for a discretionary annual bonus, discretionary stock-based long-term incentives (eligibility may vary based on role), paid time off, and a benefits package. Benefits include company-sponsored medical, dental, vision, and life insurance plans*.

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• Eligible employees may participate in benefit plans, subject to the terms and conditions of the applicable plans.

Your Rights Under the Family and Medical Leave Act

Gilead Sciences 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, (c) consistent with the legal duty to furnish information; or (d) otherwise protected by law.

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• Gilead provides a work environment free of harassment and prohibited conduct. We promote and support individual differences and diversity of thoughts and opinion.

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