Werfen is a growing, family-owned, innovative company founded in 1966 in Barcelona, Spain.  We are a worldwide leader in specialized diagnostics in the areas of Hemostasis, Acute Care Diagnostics, Transfusion, Autoimmunity, and Transplant. Through our Original Equipment Manufacturing (OEM) business line, we research, develop, and manufacture customized assays and biomaterials. We operate directly in 30 countries, and in more than 100 territories through distributors. Our Headquarters and Technology Centers are located in the US and Europe, and our workforce is more than 7,000 strong.

Our success comes from a specific focus in these rapidly evolving diagnostic areas, our commitment to customers, and our dedication to innovation and quality. We’re passionate about providing healthcare professionals the most valuable and complete solutions to improve hospital efficiency and enhance patient care.

Job Summary

The Production Assistant will perform tasks and administrative aspects regarding filling, labeling and packaging operations according to department procedures, specifications or work instructions. This includes starting up/breaking down operations, clearing operations areas, calculating component usage, verifying counts of products in and out of operations, and visual inspections of products for defects.

Key Accountabilities

• Responsible for performing daily work activities in accordance with company safety policies, procedures and practices, as required by the Nova Scotia Occupational Health and Safety Act and the Internal Responsibility System.
• Ensures filling, labeling and packaging procedures are completed according to documented protocols and within defined schedule time frames.
• Ensures department records are legible and meet requirements specified by company-defined protocols. 
• Maintains an understanding of required safety standards/regulations and biohazardous disposal procedures in accordance with WHMIS and Ministry of the Environment regulations 
• Understand the basics of GMP and ISO requirements for critical processes related to in vitro diagnostic devices. 
• Meets achievement levels established for defined personal and departmental performance objectives.
• Has a basic understanding of raw materials, components, waste materials and any associated chemicals and biosafety hazards.
• Maintains inventory records and assists in ensuring component supplies are maintained to meet company production requirements.
• Understands filling, labeling and packaging processes and related equipment including required maintenance, cleaning and operational procedures necessary to maintain GMP and ISO compliance. 
• Has general understanding of activities of all company departments.
• Maintains a neat, organized, clean department. Maintains organized documentation and files. 
• Interacts cooperatively and positively with co-workers and the employees of other departments and receives direction well from superiors. 
• Maintains compliance with all applicable company policies & procedures, safety practices and regulatory requirements.
• May assist in other departmental activities such as validation when required.

Networking/Key Relationships

• Works closely with other production (manufacturing) members, quality control, quality assurance, customer service, and shipping

Minimum Knowledge & Experience required for the position:

• High School Diploma
• No related experience and/or training required
• Ability to speak, read and write English

Skills & Capabilities:

Language Skills: Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals. Ability to write routine reports and correspondence.  Ability to speak effectively before groups of customers or employees of organization

Mathmatical Skills: Ability to add, subtract, multiply and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers common fractions and decimals.  Ability to compute rate, ratio and percent and to draw and interpret bar graphs

Reasoning Ability: Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists.  Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form

May work flexible hours, but must be available to work irregular hours and overtime as necessary to meet company requirements.

Travel Requirements:

• N/A

If you are interested in constantly learning and being challenged on a daily basis we encourage you to submit your resume or CV. 

Werfen is an Equal Opportunity employer and is committed to a diverse workplace. Werfen strictly prohibits unlawful discrimination, harassment or retaliation based upon an individual’s race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, national origin/ancestry, age, mental/physical disability, medical condition, marital status, veteran status, or any other protected characteristic as defined by applicable state or federal law. If you have a disability and need an accommodation in relation to the online application process, please contact NAtalentacquisition@werfen.com for assistance.

We operate directly in over 30 countries, and in more than 100 territories through distributors. Annual revenue is approximately $2 billion and more than 7,000 employees around the world comprise our Werfen team.

www.werfen.com