Manufacturing Associate, Upstream

Job Description

Job Description

BioPhase Solutions specializes in recruiting top talented professionals for Southern California's Scientific community. We are currently looking for a Manufacturing Associate, Upstream to work for a leading Greater Los Angeles area biotechnology company.

Salary : $65-80k depending on experience

Responsibilities :

• Performs manufacturing activities according to cGMP guidelines, including batch record execution, product and equipment changeover, manufacturing equipment troubleshooting, issue resolution.
• Execute process operations in accordance to dynamic production timeline.
• Ensure safety and cGMP compliance in manufacturing area at all times
• Communicate transparently with management.
• Cell culture expansions and aseptic techniques
• Operate 20L and 50L Rocker Modules, including familiarity with Unicorn control system
• Operate and maintain NOVA Analyzers
• TFF Harvest operations
• Develop and author necessary supporting cGMP documentation that supports all Cell Culture manufacturing processes.
• Successfully maintain aseptic gowning qualification status and participate in annual media fills.
• Effectively engage cross-functionally with other departments in order to stream-line all operations supporting cGMP manufacturing.
• Cross-train on and assist with Downstream operations as required.
• Contribute to and develop process improvement initiatives with all Cell Culture manufacturing equipment and operations.
• Assist or execute ordering of material and ensure that equipment and materials are available for production runs.
• Maintain and sustain all organizational training profile requirements.
• Perform all other duties as assigned

Requirements :

• BS / BA in a life science discipline; 0-4+ years of experience in biotechnology / pharmaceutical industry both recent grads and experienced are highly encouraged to apply !!!
• Ability to multitask projects simultaneously and prioritize projects.
• Fluency with MS Office (Word / Excel / PowerPoint / Project / Visio / OneNote)
• Excellent oral and written communication skills.
• Must have ability to perform work while wearing the appropriate gowning material for cleanroom environments and work under aseptic conditions in a class 100 environment (BSC).
• Ability to work weekends occasionally to support the dynamic production schedule and relevant timelines.
• Ability to occasionally work extended shift hours to support the dynamic production schedule and relevant timelines.
• Must have the ability to manage up to fifty (50) pounds at a time and stand for extended periods of time while wearing appropriate clean room gowning material and appropriate personal protective equipment is required.
30+ days ago