Senior Process Technician

Job Title: Senior Process Technician

Employment Type: Contract on W2

Workplace Type: On-site

Job Location: Andover, MA United States (On-site)

Contract Duration: 12 Months

About the Role

We are seeking an experienced Senior Process Technician to support commercial, clinical, and development manufacturing operations in a GMP-regulated biopharmaceutical environment. This role is responsible for executing manufacturing processes, troubleshooting production issues, supporting equipment qualification, maintaining documentation, and driving continuous improvement initiatives. The ideal candidate has hands-on experience with upstream and downstream bioprocessing equipment and thrives in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Execute manufacturing operations following approved SOPs and production schedules.
• Operate buffer/media preparation systems, bioreactors, filtration systems, chromatography skids, UF/DF skids, autoclaves, glass washers, and associated manufacturing equipment.
• Perform CIP, SIP, sanitization, and related manufacturing unit operations.
• Support equipment commissioning, qualification, and validation activities.
• Troubleshoot manufacturing equipment, automation, and process issues.
• Review batch documentation and ensure Right First Time execution.
• Support GMP walkthroughs, audits, investigations, CAPA implementation, and compliance initiatives.
• Maintain accurate manufacturing documentation and electronic records.
• Participate in Lean Manufacturing, Operational Excellence, and Continuous Improvement projects.
• Collaborate with Manufacturing, Quality, Engineering, Validation, Automation, and Supply Chain teams.
• Utilize enterprise systems including SAP, LIMS, AMPS, PDOCS, and QTS.
• Maintain inventory accuracy and support production sustainability.

Required Qualifications

• Associate’s or Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Biotechnology, Biology, Chemistry, or related scientific discipline (or equivalent experience).
• Experience in GMP pharmaceutical, biotechnology, biologics, or vaccine manufacturing.
• Hands-on experience operating bioprocess manufacturing equipment.
• Experience with upstream and/or downstream manufacturing processes.
• Knowledge of GMP documentation practices.
• Experience with batch records and manufacturing documentation.
• Strong troubleshooting and problem-solving skills.
• Familiarity with equipment qualification and validation.
• Experience using SAP, LIMS, or other manufacturing systems is preferred.
• Excellent communication and teamwork skills.

Preferred Skills

• Bioreactors
• Chromatography
• UF/DF
• Buffer Preparation
• Media Preparation
• Filtration
• CIP/SIP
• GMP
• CAPA
• Lean Manufacturing