Our biopharmaceutical client is seeking a Manufacturing Associate to join their team!
Schedule: Monday-Friday, 2nd and 3rd shift openings
Type: Contract to hire
Pay: $28-$37/hr, depending on experience
This role involves daily operations in the following areas:
- Performing weighing and dispensing materials.
- Operating filtration systems.
- Inoculating mammalian or cytokine cells.
- Conducting fermentation and harvest processes.
- Managing chromatography columns and TFF operations.
- Performing in-process testing, including pH, conductivity, spectrophotometer, osmometer, cell counts, and more.
- Preparing media and buffer solutions.
- Accurately completing Batch Records and other cGMP documentation in a timely manner.
- Removing and disposing of soiled materials from manufacturing areas.
- Ensuring that manufacturing areas meet cleanroom standards and conditions.
- Reporting any nonconformance or events occurring during the shift to the Supervisor.
- Assisting with technology transfers from Process Development to cGMP Manufacturing.
- Adhering to all safety, cGMP, and company policies, practices, and procedures.
- Performing additional tasks and responsibilities as assigned.
- Maintaining compliance with all company policies and standards.
Requirements
Education:
- Associate degree or higher in Biology, Chemistry, Biotechnology, or a related field preferred.
- 1-2 years of experience in the biologics industry or an equivalent combination of education and experience required.
Special Skills
Language Skills:
- Basic verbal and written communication skills in English.
- Ability to comprehend technical information, procedures, batch records, and related documents.
- Strong interpersonal communication skills.
Reasoning Skills:
- Ability to operate complex systems and equipment in alignment with current GMPs, SOPs, and safety standards with minimal supervision.
- Basic problem-solving and troubleshooting skills for equipment and manufacturing processes.
- Capacity to work independently, follow detailed instructions, and collaborate effectively within a team.
Computer and Technical Skills:
- Proficiency with word processing, spreadsheets, and data management tools.
- Understanding of GMP and safety requirements.
- Familiarity with biotechnology operations, including aseptic filtration systems, fermentation processes, inoculation processes, chromatography columns, and TFF steps.