6-Month Contract

$25-$27/hour

2nd Shift: Mon-Fri, 2:00PM to 10:30PM

Duties:

• Independently executes all routine unit operations in Purification including change-over procedures, scheduling within the shift team, equipment cleaning and set up.
• Able to perform in-process testing such as cell counting, spectrophotometry and environmental monitoring.
• Monitors and controls weights, flows, volumes, temperatures, pressure, and pH. Identify and report any issues related to manufacturing performance, process and safety to the team lead and assist in investigations of deviations in order to facilitate continuous process improvement.
• Train junior staff on unit operations such as bioreactors, cell separation, chromatography and tangential flow theory as well as CIP/SIP operations.
• All training will be conducted with an emphasis on safety and completion of operations in a timely manner.
• Collaborates within team and department in order to follow best practices and meet department goals.
• Report any issues related to manufacturing performance, process and safety to the manager in order to ensure safety, compliance with regulations and cGMPs and to facilitate continuous process improvement.
• Responsible for processing in an aseptic clean room environment utilizing virus and cell culture techniques according to USDA regulations
• Execute processes adhering to the Standard Operating Procedures
• Complete documentation concurrently Support cross-functional activities as required
• Responsible for completing assigned tasks (for example, cleaning, work order escalation, etc.) related to departmental functions
• Perform preventative maintenance and general upkeep on equipment and facilities including environmental monitoring
• Responsible for maintaining accurate area inventories for raw materials and supplies Adhere to current Good Manufacturing Practice (cGMP)

Skills:

• Experience working with established GMP procedures and bulk manufacturing.
• Technical knowledge of manufacturing systems, methods and procedures.
• Understanding of purification/cell culture processes.
• Possess effective troubleshooting skills with equipment and/or process.
• Computer skills including Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, etc.)
• Basic math skills Ability to work in a team atmosphere
• Ability to communicate effectively (verbal and written)
• Demonstrated ability to problem solve Will be moving and lifting 45 pound containers regularly

Education:

• Required: High school diploma or equivalent
• Preferred: B.S. in Biology or relevant field, laboratory experience
• Manufacturing experience

Pay Rate Range: $25-27/hr. Salary will be commensurate with experience