Akron Biotech is continuing to transform and further its rapidly growing capabilities and is now seeking highly motivated scientific professionals to join our rapidly expanding team.

This role is an exciting opportunity to play a critical role within our organization that is accelerating the biotech industry’s capabilities through the development of high-quality solutions to support the development and commercialization of advanced therapies.

We manufacture and distribute components and raw materials for cell therapy discovery, development, and commercialization to meet industry needs worldwide.

We offer highly competitive benefits and perks to our highly valued associates.

General Responsibilities

• Provides development and manufacturing operations support including the formulation and aseptic filling of Cryopreservation media, cell culture media, and cell culture supplements.
• Executes and maintains documentation relating to manufacturing.
• Supports all technical writing requirements for manufacturing / operations.
• Formulate, fill and finish Akron manufactured products, including cryopreservation media, cell culture media, and supplements.
• Perform aseptic processes in a controlled or cleanroom environment.
• Perform in-process testing of products using general laboratory equipment / instrumentation.
• Utilizes formulas, work instructions or equivalent to monitor the production process.
• Perform experiments associated with development, improvement and scaling up or optimization of manufacturing and development processes.
• Troubleshoot problems associated with equipment, process development / production / including data analysis and internal record keeping.
• Perform Environmental Monitoring activities as required.
• Perform the cleanzone cleaning as required.
• Maintains current knowledge of developments related to product recovery and purification processes.
• Performs duties in accordance with established laboratory standards.
• Evaluate, troubleshoot and solve routine problems. Interprets data based on knowledge and experience.
• Perform process validation and equipment qualification as required.
• Perform general equipment preventive maintenance. Contribute to maintaining lab and equipment cleanliness.
• Support and coordinate deviation investigations and implementation of change controls or robust corrective and preventative actions.
• Support finished product labeling, raw material aliquoting and, re-labeling requirements when necessary.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• HS diploma or AS in Biology, Chemistry, Bioengineering or a related field 2 years minimum experience working in a life science manufacturing role.
• Detailed oriented with good time management and organizational skills.
• Ability to work well under pressure and prioritize assignments in a multi-task position.
• Motivated and able to work independently.
• Excellent verbal communication skills and people / customer service oriented.
• Basic knowledge of Outlook, Word, Excel and Software Programs.
• Requires a strong adherence to cGMPs regulatory compliance and safety requirements, SOPs and other related documents such as SDS and manuals.

In addition to competitive compensation, we offer a comprehensive benefits package including :

• 401K plan with employer match
• PPO and HMO medical insurance plan availability
• Company paid dental and vision insurance
• Company paid short-and long-term disability
• Company paid life insurance
• Company paid holidays
• Generous paid time off allowances
• Employee referral bonus
• Employee gym reimbursementprogram
• Employee recognition program

EOE / DFW

Last updated : 2024-05-08