Manufacturing Associate, Upstream (3rd Shift)

Manufacturing Associate, Upstream (3rd Shift)

Emeryville, CA

Ready to keep the cells happy, the bioreactors humming, and the upstream suite running like a well-tuned orchestra? My client is expanding their manufacturing team and looking for an Upstream Manufacturing Associate who thrives in a fast-paced GMP environment and loves the science behind high-quality biologics.

Why You Should Apply

• Hands-on work with bioreactors, harvest systems, analytical tools, and scale-up equipment
• Impactful role supporting life-changing therapeutics
• Competitive pay ($27–$30/hr)
• A collaborative team that values accuracy, scientific rigor, and continuous improvement
• A chance to grow your skills in an advanced biologics manufacturing environment
  
  

What You’ll Be Doing

• Prepare and operate upstream equipment (bioreactors, harvest filtration, centrifugation, autoclaves)
• Record everything with precision — batch records, logbooks, SOPs, training documentation
• Prepare media, buffers, and solutions
• Perform sampling and basic analytical testing (cell counts, pH, conductivity)
• Maintain cleanroom compliance and support cross-functional operations
• Participate in deviations, CAPAs, and process improvements
  
  

About You

• 2–4 years of upstream experience science coursework OR 4–8 years of hands-on experience
• Solid understanding of bioreactor operations and upstream sensors
• Strong communicator, team-focused, and detail-obsessed
• Comfortable working in a GMP cleanroom environment
  
  

How To Apply

Send your resume to max@scientificsearch.com and reference Job #19793.