Schedule: Saturday - Monday 6:00 AM - 6:30 PM with scheduled overtime as required.

Purpose:

The fundamental role of a Production Support Associate is to be knowledgeable in all processes needed to support product manufacturing, such as cleaning, sterilization, supply check-in, and good manufacturing practices.

Duties & Responsibilities:

• Request sterility certificates for cleanroom readiness.
• Be responsible for the processing of cleanroom supplies and instrumentation, which includes decontamination, assembly, terminal sterilization, and sterile storage delivery to end users.
• Follow manufacturer\'s guidelines for sterilization and departmental procedures.
• Decontaminate used equipment and supplies requiring re-sterilization or reprocessing between uses.
• Prepare instruments, supplies, and equipment for Ethylene Oxide (ETO) and Autoclave Steam Sterilization, including cleaning, decontamination, assembly, labeling, wrapping, and storing surgical instruments and trays.
• Perform sterilization runs using both Ethylene Oxide or Autoclave Steam Sterilization.
• Follow safety protocols to ensure no injury to self/others (proper body mechanics, protective apparel during decontamination procedures).
• Assist in covering business needs during off-hours, such as receiving goods on weekends or responding to environmental condition alarms.
• Assist in ordering, restocking, and maintaining supply levels for the processing department.
• Assist processing technicians with changing out nitrogen tanks and printing labels as needed.
• Perform administrative tasks and other duties as needed.
• Start job duties on time, stay on the job throughout the assigned shift to complete duties properly, and attend all scheduled meetings and appointments.

Skills & Abilities:

• Excellent attention to detail.
• Organized.
• Self-motivated.
• Effective verbal and written communication.
• Ability to work in a team environment or independently as needed.
• Ability to secure and maintain a favorable background investigation and clearance.

Education & Experience:

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Previous experience working in a regulated medical environment preferred.

Physical Requirements:

• Ability to work standing for 8-10 hours.
• Ability to lift 25 lbs.
• Ability to document work with legible handwriting.