Title: Pharmaceutical Manufacturing Associate
Location: Chicago, IL
Hire Type: Contract-to-Hire
Pay Rate: $30.00/hour (W2 with full employee benefits)
Shift: Will rotate between first, second, and third shift every 2 weeks.
Overview:
Sterling has helped build careers for thousands of professionals like yourself. Our expert recruiters support you at every step in the process and as a Best of Staffing company, Sterling provides exciting work with exceptional employers across the U.S.
As a contract employee of Sterling, you are eligible to receive a Full Employee Benefits Package that includes paid time off, paid holidays, 3 medical plans to choose from, dental & vision plans, 401(k), and an Employee Stock Ownership (ESOP) plan.
Job Summary:
The Manufacturing Associate is responsible for the hands-on manufacturing of biotechnology products by employing aseptic techniques while working within an FDA and cGMP regulated environment.
Job Duties Will Involve:
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Weighing and dispensing of materials
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Working with filtration systems
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Inoculation of mammalian or cytokines cells
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Fermentation and harvesting
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Chromatography columns and TFF operations
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In-process testing, such as: pH, Conductivity, Spectrophotometer, Osmometer, Cell count, etc.
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Prepareing media and buffer solutions.
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Completing Batch Records and other cGMP documentation accurately and in a timely manner.
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Removing and disposing of soiled materials from the manufacturing area.
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Ensuring that the manufacturing areas are maintained within the required conditions for clean room manufacturing.
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Reporting all nonconformance or events that arise during the shift to the Supervisor.
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Assisting in the transfer of technology from Process Development to cGMP Manufacturing.
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Complying with all safety, cGMP and Company policies, practices and procedures.
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Wearing complete aseptic gowning as required.
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Performing other functions as required or assigned.
Qualifications:

• Associate's Degree (or higher) in Biology, Chemistry, Biotechnology or a related field.
• 2 years of biologics manufacturing industry experience is required.
• Must follow current GMPs, SOPs, and safety guidelines under minimum supervision.
• Ability to identify problems and troubleshoot equipment and manufacturing processes.
• Operation and understanding of word processing, spreadsheets, and data management.
• Basic understanding of GMP and safety requirements.
• Knowledge of biotechnology operations such as Aseptic Filtration Systems, Fermentation Process, Inoculation Process, Chromatography Columns, TFF step, etc.

Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, age, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identify, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, or genetic information.
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