What are the responsibilities and job description for the Biomanufacturing Associate position at VARITE INC?
VARITE is looking for a qualified Cell Therapy Technician I in Frederick, MD.
WHAT THE CLIENT DOES?
An American biotechnology company that develops cancer immunotherapy products with a primary focus on genetically engineered autologous CAR T cell therapy - a cell-based therapy which relies on chimeric antigen receptors and T cells.
WHAT WE DO?
Established in the Year 2000, VARITE is an award-winning minority business enterprise providing global consulting & staffing services to Fortune 1000 companies and government agencies. With 850 global consultants, VARITE is committed to delivering excellence to its customers by leveraging its global experience and expertise in providing comprehensive scientific, engineering, technical, and non-technical staff augmentation and talent acquisition services.
Job Title: Cell Therapy Technician I
Location: Frederick, MD
Contract Duration: 4 months (Possible extension)
Work Authorization: Only USC or GC (No Students visa or sponsorship)
Pay Rate Range: $24.00 - $27/hr on W2
IMPORTANT: For the first 6-8 weeks of the assignment, all contractors are required to work Mon-Fri (0730-1600) to complete New Hire Orientation and Manufacturing On-boarding Technical Training. After the training is successfully completed, the contractor is deployed onto the shift as needed by the dept leadership.
Role is full time 4/10 role but the roles and shifts can change with the needs of the dept. Shift times will be directed by the manager or dept leads.
Shift:
6:00 am to 4:30 pm (Day Shift), Sun-Wed, Wed-Sat, and Thur-Sun
3:00 pm to 1:30 am (Swing Shift), Sun-Wed, Wed-Sat, and Thur-Sun
5:00 pm to 3:30 am (Swing Shift), Sun-Wed, Wed-Sat, and Thur-Sun
HERE'S WHAT YOU’LL DO:
We are seeking a highly motivated, Cell Therapy Technician to join our newly formed Cell Therapy Manufacturing team at our brand new, state of the art, commercial Cell Therapy facility in Frederick, Maryland.
- The Cell Therapy Technician will perform and/or verify all tasks associated with the manufacture of commercial product following batch records and standard operating procedures (SOPs) to ensure safe and compliant operations as well as works as part of a team to execute GMP runs in close collaboration with Materials Management, Quality Control and Quality Assurance.
- Are you passionate about making an impact on people's lives? Would you be excited to work for a company leading the way in developing and producing unique, innovative immunotherapies? Do you have a background in cGMP manufacturing? If the answer is yes, we'd like to consider you!
To be considered for this role, you must meet the following basic criteria:
- Successfully troubleshoots processing and equipment issues while communicating said issues to management
- Completes required training assignments to maintain necessary technical skills and knowledge and to ensure compliance with cGMP requirements
- Routinely monitors, cleans, prepares and operates sophisticated automated cell processing, cell expansion and filling equipment in Grade B/C clean rooms. All required PPE and gowning for classified GMP manufacturing areas are provided by the company.
- Finds opportunities for improvement in manufacturing efficiencies and compliance while assisting with investigations/deviations and change controls
- Ability to wear a respirator during use of certain cleaning chemicals
- 1 years related experience with High School Diploma
- 0 years related experience with Associate's Degree
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VARITE is committed to creating a diverse environment and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, or veteran status.
Salary : $24 - $27