Cleaning Technician, cGMP in Frederick, MD

Description

Cleaning Technician, cGMP

Job ID: req1574
Employee Type: nonexempt full-time
Facility: Frederick: G-WAY
Location: 7116 Geoffrey Way, Frederick, MD 21704 USA

The Frederick National Laboratory is a Federally Funded Research and Development Center (FFRDC) sponsored by the National Cancer Institute (NCI) and 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.

Our core values of accountability, compassion, collaboration, dedication, integrity, and versatility serve as a guidepost for how we do our work every day in serving the public's interest.  

 Position 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 other bio-therapeutics to address infectious diseases of global significance (HIV-AIDS, Influenza, Ebola, Zika, Malaria and Tuberculosis). The VCMP is responsible for the operation of a Frederick MD -based pilot plant facility engaged in GMP manufacture, testing, release and supply of Phase I /II clinical products for investigational use in the US and worldwide.

KEY ROLES/RESPONSIBILITIES

The cGMP Cleaning Technician will:

• Be responsible for cleaning throughout the facility to include clean rooms, laboratories, restrooms, warehouse, and other areas as needed in order 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
• Will wear full-face respirator when necessary under certain chemical usage
• Responsible for preparation of solutions, solution disposal, trash disposal and water collection
• Clean administrative and laboratory areas, including vacuuming rugs and removing stains and foreign matter from a variety of surfaces using proper cleaners
• Move office furniture and equipment for cleaning
• Sweep, mop, strip, scrub, wax, and polish floors using industrial power equipment
• Wash and 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
• Clean and disinfect rest rooms, and replenish paper supplies
• Provide general cleanup outside of buildings

BASIC QUALIFICATIONS

• High School Diploma or equivalent
• Ability to work a 4:00am to 12:30pm shift
• Foreign degrees must be evaluated for U.S. equivalency
• Ability to operate industrial power equipment used for cleaning
• Ability to pass aseptic gowning validation
• Ability to read, understand, and follow Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs)
• Ability to perform physical duties including: Lift and carry up to 50 lbs, climb stairs and work involving walking, standing, bending, stooping, and working in confined areas
• Ability to work in environment with potential exposure to particulates, vapors or noise
• Ability to work in a BL2 lab
• Ability to obtain and maintain a security clearance

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

Candidates with these desired skills will be given preferential consideration:

• Experience with cGMP guidelines and regulations for cleaning practices
• Knowledge of proper waxes, strippers, polishes, and stain removers required to clean assigned areas

JOB HAZARDS

• This position is subject to atmospheric conditions that would require the usage of a respirator, requiring a medical clearance

Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE) | Minority/Female/Disabled/Veteran (M/F/D/V) | Drug Free Workplace (DFW)

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