Production Operator

  • Regular/Permanent
  • USA / Indiana
  • Telework not possible

Welcome to Orano

Helping to meet current and future challenges to preserve our world and build the world of tomorrow while taking care of everyone's health is stimulating for you. For us too. By joining the Orano Group, a leading international player in the nuclear industry, you are in the right place.

Every day we work to produce efficient low-carbon energy, to fight global warming, to find solutions that save natural resources, and to contribute to progress in health.

Our strengths? Across the entire fuel cycle, we have extensive expertise in cutting-edge technologies, safe, high value-added products and services, and a strong capacity for innovation. All of these factors reflect the strong skills of our 17,000 employees, whom we are constantly striving to develop. With their different backgrounds and experience, they are proof of our openness to all talents. They share the same ambition: to give nuclear energy its full value.

Job description

OranoMed is seeking a Production Operator for the production team at ATLab Indianapolis (“ATLab IND”), a new facility for commercial-scale manufacturing of sterile therapeutic radiopharmaceuticals. 


The top priority for the Production Operator will be routine production. This position presents the opportunity to help establish a new facility that will meet high standards for quantity, speed, and reliability. 


Prior to routine operations:

  • Work with Production team to improve the process
  • Writing/reviewing relevant SOPs
  • Implement new equipment, materials, software, systems
  • Environmental qualification of new cleanrooms
  • Complete: reading SOPs, gowning qualification, media fills, process training, bioburden runs, PV runs, tech transfer
  • Remote work may be possible during the period the facility is under construction.

Once production begins:

  • Top priority: Daily routine production
    o Follow EHS regulations/guidelines: NRC (ALARA), OSHA, EPA, chemical, waste disposal, state/local regulations, etc.
    o Manufacturing activities following SOPs, using proper aseptic technique
    o Setup production; line clearance; clean/VPHP
    o Troubleshoot urgent problems
    o Identify, document, communicate failures/near misses
  • Quality/continuous improvement
    o Adhere to SOPs, company policies, regulatory requirements, laws
    o Work closely with QC/QA to deliver quality product
    o Assist with deviations, OOT/OOS, CAPAs, change controls, audits, inspections
  • Cross-train and perform
    o Cleanrooms: cleaning, EM, restocking
    o Packaging/labelling/driving/shipping of radioactive product
    o Routine radiation surveys, wipe tests
  • Other
    o Maintain paper/electronic batch records, equipment logs, other records
    o Equipment: maintain, qualify, calibrate, prepare, report problems, troubleshooting
    o Maintain stock of materials/supplies; receive deliveries; obtain documentation for raw material release
    o Recruit/train new employees
    o Other tasks as needed

Our Full-Time Benefits

  • Competitive compensation 
  • Health, Dental, and Vision insurance – with generous employer contributions 
  • 401(k) with employer matching and contribution amounts 
  • Life insurance and Short- and Long-Term Disability insurance provided by the company
  • Generous Paid Time Off and holiday schedules 
  • Numerous Training and Development opportunities 
  • and more…   

Ideal qualifications

Required

  • Experience
    • Hands-on GMP production of sterile pharmaceuticals: 2+ yrs
    • Cleanroom operations: gowning, cleaning, EM, aseptic technique
    • Follow detailed SOPs, complete detailed documentation (e.g., batch records), patiently revise per QA
    • QMS in a regulated environment: QA, GDP, SOPs, document control, change control

  • Personality
    • Character: safety; integrity; honesty; respect authority; obey rules/policies
    • Owns the manufacturing process; work well in a fast-paced, high-pressure environment with tight deadlines
    • Attention to detail; meticulous execution/documentation
    • Attendance: dependable, on time; flexible for variable schedule
    • Work well under direct supervision or independently
    • Time management
  • Physical
    • Stand for 6+ h
    • Lift/move 50 lbs repeatedly/routinely
    • Wear cleanroom PPE

Preferred

  • Experience
    • Safety: occupational, laboratory, chemical, radiation
    • Production of radiopharmaceuticals
    • Automation: chromatography, dispensing
    • IT/IS: eBR, eQMS, EMS, etc.
    •  Disposal of chemical/RAM waste
    • Shipping RAM

  • Personality
    • Culture: Quality, Team, Service, Problem Solving
    • Teachable, accepts feedback; take responsibility with few excuses
    • Eager to learn new processes, accept projects, help with tasks
    • Identify problems, take initiative to solve them; push through challenges, ask for help
  • Driving: valid license; comfortable driving

Orano Med encourages applicants with military experience.

Orano is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, national origin, age, disability, citizenship, veteran status, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic predisposition or carrier status or any other characteristic protected by law. 

Production Operator

Ref: 2023-12923

Regular/Permanent

Brownsburg

Orano Med

Orano Med is at the forefront of research in nuclear medicine and is developing new therapies against cancer. Based on its unique expertise in the production of lead-212 (Pb-212) and radiolabeling technologies, Orano Med is developing innovative radioligand therapies which consist of selectively destroying cancer cells while limiting the impact on surrounding healthy cells. With a solid portfolio of molecules in development capable of targeting various forms of cancer, and a reliable supply chain for Pb-212, Orano Med aims to become a leader in targeted alpha therapies, in particular for patients with currently unmet medical needs.

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