Manufacturing Associate

Job Title : Manufacturing Associate

Duration : 12 months on W2 Contract (Possible Extension based on performance)

Location : Walkersville, MD 21793

Onsite / Hybrid : Onsite

Schedule : 2nd shift - 4 x 10 : schedule will be Monday Thursday, 2PM 12 : 30AM.

(There might be a need to work an occasional Friday).

Job Description :

The Manufacturing Associate is responsible for the manufacture of therapeutic proteins (API) under cGMP conditions. Level I associates are expected to execute process recipes, follow written procedures (SOPs), monitor equipment and processes, perform basic laboratory tasks, including pH, conductivity, sampling, and conduct routine sanitization tasks to maintain facility and equipment. They are expected to attain a basic understanding of cGMP compliance while training under close supervision, demonstrating aseptic technique in handling of products and materials.

40% Set up, operate equipment, and monitor production processes, including clean-in-place (CIP) and steam-in-place (SIP) operations and report production in written and electronic documents in accordance with good manufacturing practice (GMPs) and good documentation procedures (GDPs), review documentation as appropriate

20% Attain qualification for all assigned tasks and maintain individual training plan

10% Perform basic laboratory tasks, such as monitor pH, conductivity, test product samples, etc.

10% Perform material movements, transfer raw materials, chemicals into, out of, across the production areas.

10% Maintain facility and equipment through routine cleaning and sanitization, support 6S programs

10% Administrative tasks attending shift exchange, meetings, sending / receiving emails, participating in projects, perform other duties as assigned.

High School Diploma or Equivalent minimum; AS / BS preferred

Preferred area of study : Science related discipline

0-3 years experience; some prior experience in a manufacturing setting preferred.

Proven logic and decision making abilities, critical thinking skills