Biophase Solutions is Hiring a Manufacturing Associate, Upstream Near Los Angeles, CA
Job Description
Job Description
BioPhaseSolutions 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 – bothrecent 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.