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Job Title: Cell Therapy Aseptic Operator
Job Description
We are seeking a dedicated Cell Therapy Aseptic Operator to assist in clean room qualification, run supplies and materials for clean room operations, and process cells and samples. This role involves working within a manufacturing environment to process cultures, cryopreserve, and manipulate cell products using aseptic techniques while adhering to GMP practices and SOPs. This is an excellent opportunity for individuals looking to start their career and gain valuable experience in the field.
Responsibilities
- Assist in clean room qualification by burden cleaning rooms for testing.
- Run supplies and materials as needed for clean room operation and processing.
- Aseptically gown to enter the clean room for qualification tasks.
- Work within manufacturing to process cells and samples.
- Process cultures, cryopreserve, and manipulate cell products using aseptic techniques.
- Follow GMP practices and adhere to SOPs.
- Support cellular facility operations.
- Perform any and all processing and testing required to produce and assess safe and efficacious products.
- Work with batch records, cell expansions, volume reductions, depletions, and enrichments.
- Support clinical trials.
Essential Skills
- Experience with aseptic techniques.
- Experience in pharmaceutical and laboratory environments.
- Previous experience working within a biology lab, either academic or industry.
- Ability to work in a fast-paced environment.
- Experience with lab gowning.
Additional Skills & Qualifications
- Associate's or Bachelor's degree in biology or related scientific field is a plus.
- Ability to effectively communicate within a team environment.
- Experience with stem cell preparation, cell/tissue culture.
Work Environment
This role involves working in clinical manufacturing labs, requiring flexibility with shifts. Initially, training will be Monday to Friday from 8 am to 4 pm for the first 2-3 months. Once permanent, the schedule will be Thursday-Friday and Sunday-Monday, working four ten-hour shifts. Candidates must be flexible to work 1st or 2nd shifts, including weekends, and be adaptable to changing shift times. The work environment is a clean room setting, requiring aseptic gowning. This position offers substantial training and growth potential within the first year.
Pay and Benefits
The pay range for this position is $29.00 - $29.78/hr.
Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following:
• Medical, dental & vision
• Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital
• 401(k) Retirement Plan – Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available
• Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents)
• Short and long-term disability
• Health Spending Account (HSA)
• Transportation benefits
• Employee Assistance Program
• Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)
Workplace Type
This is a fully onsite position in Allendale,NJ.
Application Deadline
This position is anticipated to close on Apr 25, 2025.
About Actalent
Actalent is a global leader in engineering and sciences services and talent solutions. We help visionary companies advance their engineering and science initiatives through access to specialized experts who drive scale, innovation and speed to market. With a network of almost 30,000 consultants and more than 4,500 clients across the U.S., Canada, Asia and Europe, Actalent serves many of the Fortune 500.
Diversity, Equity & Inclusion
At Actalent, diversity and inclusion are a bridge towards the equity and success of our people. DE&I are embedded into our culture through:
- Hiring diverse talent
- Maintaining an inclusive environment through persistent self-reflection
- Building a culture of care, engagement, and recognition with clear outcomes
- Ensuring growth opportunities for our people
The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regard to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.
If you would like to request a reasonable accommodation, such as the modification or adjustment of the job application process or interviewing process due to a disability, please email actalentaccommodation@actalentservices.com for other accommodation options.
Salary : $29 - $30