What are the responsibilities and job description for the Production Operator position at The O'Connor Group?
Company Summary:
20bloc, Inc. is a non-clinical stage biopharma company creating breakthrough protein-based drugs to save lives. We are developing a safe and effective hemoglobin-based oxygen carrier for first response, organ preservation and oxygen therapy. We value and encourage innovations through robust information exchange, hard work, and team
interaction. We are collaborative. We are intellectual. We are hands-on.
Position Overview: Operate equipment and perform established production process, including troubleshooting, problem solving and process improvements, and ensuring production consistency, continuity, and product quality in our current facility and future GMP facility. This is a full-time onsite position in Thousand Oaks, CA.
Key responsibilities:
• Operate, monitor, and troubleshoot biopharma process and equipment (e.g., bioreactors, centrifuges, chromatography systems, filtration skids) and ensure consistency, continuity, quality and production schedule.
• Produce and maintain accurate and timely batch records, equipment logs, and other required GMP documentation and ensure verifiability and traceability.
• Perform routine equipment cleaning, sterilization, and calibration according to SOPs and maintenance schedules and ensure robustness.
• Conduct environmental monitoring, in-process sampling, and basic laboratory testing as required.
• Assist in audits, inspections, and training sessions as required.
• Collaborate with QA, QC, Process Development, Engineering and Management to support tech transfer, compliance program and GMP requirements and production timelines.
Requirements
Requirements:
• High school diploma, GED or higher qualifications.
• 1–3 years of GMP experience in a biotech, pharmaceutical, or similar regulated manufacturing environment.
• Experience with bioreactors, filtration and chromatography skids, and fluid handling.
• Excellent attention to detail, documentation accuracy and clarity, and communication skills.
• Familiarity with cGMP documentation practices, batch records, and electronic systems (e.g., MES, LIMS) a plus.
• Physically capable of lifting up to 25 lbs and standing for extended periods.
Benefits
• Medical, dental and vision plans
• 120 hours paid time off (PTO)
• 12 paid holidays annually
• 401(k) U.S. retirement savings plan
• Employee assistance program
