Title : Manufacturing Associate I

Location : Bothell, WA

Shift : 2nd Shift

Pay Rate Range : 25-30

The North Creek Facility is seeking a Manufacturing Support Associate I to participate in cGMP activities in the cGMP production facility.

The Associate will use their training and knowledge of biopharmaceutical manufacturing to execute operations in a cGMP facility.

Principal Responsibilities :

• Primary areas of responsibility include raw material dispensing, assembly and movement of raw materials and equipment into staging or production areas, preparation of media and buffers, preparation and sterilization of parts and assemblies, stocking of materials and supplies
• Execute unit operations described in standard operating procedures, manufacturing batch records, and cGMP guidelines
• Assist in the cleaning of the facility as directed by the Support Lead
• Perform bioprocess operations that include buffer preparation, filtration, and harvest
• Setup, maintenance, and use of cGMP equipment as directed by standard operating procedures and manufacturing batch records

Qualifications :

• Familiarity of process automation and business quality systems and software
• Ensure work executed in compliance with company and regulatory quality policy and systems
• Familiar with biotechnology industry and biopharmaceutical manufacturing is preferred
• 0-2 years related experience
• Must be able to work weekends, off-shifts, and overtime as required. Applicant must be willing and able to work reliably on a flexible schedule, Monday - Friday and some weekends, to meet the demands of the project
• Must be able to don gowning in the form of hospital scrub, gloves, safety glasses / goggles, coveralls and safety toe footwear with shoe covers multiple times per shift
• Handle and work with hazardous materials and chemical per standard operating procedures and OSHA guidelines
• Knowledge of cGMP regulations is preferred
• Good organizational and communication skills, both written and verbal, and the ability to prioritize competing tasks
• Excellent interpersonal skills with the ability to work well with others in a dynamic and highly collaborative environment.

Ability to interact constructively with peers and support groups

Ability to lift at least 20kg

Preferred Qualifications :

A degree in a Life Sciences or a technical program, or High School Diploma

As the leading employer in our industry in the Pacific Northwest, Seattle Genetics is proud to offer a competitive total compensation package as well as a comprehensive benefits program designed to support the whole lives of our employees and their families.