Job Description

The Asahi Kasei Group operates with a commitment of creating for tomorrow. Our business sectors, Material, Homes, and Health Care, contribute to the development of society by anticipating the changing needs of those around the world. We look for candidates that offer a fresh perspective and a variety of skills to help us achieve our commitment.
We are currently seeking applications to fill the following job opening at Asahi Kasei Bioprocess where we sell Planova virus removal filters and develops and manufactures related bioprocess equipment.

Company:
Asahi Kasei Bioprocess America, Inc.
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The Asahi Kasei Bioprocess (AKB) provides pharmaceutical and biopharmaceutical manufacturers with a comprehensive suite of tools to maximize safety and improve yields of biotherapeutics during research, clinical and commercial-scale production. Planova (TM) virus-removal filters anchor a diverse product portfolio defined by quality, consistency and scalability. Additional areas of expertise include liquid chromatography, inline buffer dilution and oligonucleotide synthesis.
We are a growing team (145+) of professionals excited about what we do and our ability to impact healthcare delivery systems worldwide. We offer a "big company" benefits package and a "small company" culture and work environment. Every employee at Asahi Kasei Bioprocess America can impact our future.
As an Asahi Kasei Bioprocess America employee, you will enjoy:Strong company culture Competitive Compensation with Bonuses Great health benefits with the company paying over 80% of insurance premiums Wellness Program Paid Time Off Strong company match to 401(k) contributions Tuition reimbursement program Giving Program Paid Parental Leave

Position Summary:
Under limited supervision, designs, documents, tests, and assists with the delivery of PLC, SCADA, and bespoke software components for custom and standard capital equipment used for pharmaceutical and biopharmaceutical product manufacturing (example equipment types include chromatography, buffer formulation, virus filtration, oligonucleotide synthesis).interfacing effectively with project stakeholders designing and building components for user interaction with recipe editing and data analysis tools participating in software testing and training configuring and troubleshooting automation hardware and peripheral devices performing testing/confirmation of system performance against design specs applying customer-focused mindset pursuing continual improvement

Qualifications/Requirements:In pursuit of a Bachelor's Degree in Engineering (Computer Science, Electrical, Computer Engineering) Proximity to the Glenview office Familiarity with Quality Management Systems (ISO 9001:2015 preferred) and current Good Manufacturing Practices Awareness of personal strengths, weaknesses, and impact of decisions on wider team, department, and company Eagerness to learn new technical information, new processes, and new skills Willingness to assist outside of everyday responsibilities when required Possess these qualities: humble, hungry, smart, energetic, positive, strong interpersonal communicator, detail-oriented, ethics-minded, problem-solver, adaptable, team-oriented, customer-focused, and self-motivate

Physical Demands/Environmental Conditions:
Occasional exposure to pressurized liquids, live electrical circuits, and/or chemical solutions requiring proper personal protective equipment (provided).
The base compensation range for this role is $18-20/hour. Base Compensation is influenced by many factors including, but not limited to: time in the role, previous experience, skills, knowledge, performance, work requirements, internal equity, and business / economic conditions.
Please note, we will not be providing immigration-related sponsorship now or in the future for this role.
#LI-SG1As an equal opportunity employer, Asahi Kasei believes a diverse workforce will provide us with the ability to continuously support the changes in the economy, society, and environment.