Manufacturing TechnicianPosted: November 13, 2009
Manufacturing Technician Location Rockville, MD Job ID 2748 Employment Status Full-Time Regular Required Experience 0-2 years Required Education High School Diploma or Equivalent Required Travel No Relocation Available No Summary/Description Human Genome Sciences (HGS)is a biopharmaceutical company with approximately 800 employees and world-class R&D and manufacturing facilities based in Rockville, MD. We have three promising products in late-stage development - one, raxibacumab, already commercialized with sales to the U.S, Government and two moving toward commercialization. BENLYSTAT (formerly LymphoStat-B) has successfully met its primary endpoint in the first of two Phase 3 trials in systemic lupus, and we expect to have results of the second BENLYSTA Phase 3 trial in November 2009. ZALBINT (formerly Albuferon) has completed Phase 3 development in chronic hepatitis C, and we expect the submission of global marketing applications in fall 2009. We are developing both of these products in collaboration with world leaders in the pharmaceutical industry. Further, in July 2009, we secured a new purchase order for 45,000 doses of raxibacumab, a drug to combat inhalational anthrax, to be delivered to the U.S. Strategic National Stockpile over a three-year period. At HGS, people are the key to our success. We share a passion for scientific and business innovation, creating unique opportunities to contribute to the commercialization phase of our products. At HGS, you will have opportunities to learn and grow; interacting with talent of the highest caliber, and you will be supported by a culture committed to employee and leadership development. We offer a competitive salary and benefits package. HGS is an Equal Opportunity Employer EOE/AA M/F/D/V Please visitwww.hgsi.comfor further information on our company and to apply on-line for this position. Position requires the ability to operate industrial autoclave and glasswashers and assemble process equipment. Requirements High School Diploma or equivalent. Must be able to work a shift that covers a 24/7 operation. GMP experience preferred. Able to lift up to 50 lbs. Detail oriented.
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