Job Responsibilities

• Operate systems that clean and sterilize tanks and filtration systems.

• Prepare solutions for the production process.

• Review documentation and check all calculations (e.g. tickets, labels, equipment reading).

• Trouble shoot equipment and process problems.

• Comply with safety requirements, cGMP, SOP and manufacturing documentation.

• Use of automation to perform production operations.

• Provide support to Manufacturing to meet production demands.

• Operate automated systems for equipment operation.

• Assemble and prepare equipment for production.

• Exhibit detail oriented documentation skills.

• Communicate effectively and ability to work in a team environment.

• Exhibit professional interpersonal skills.

• Work with coworkers and supervisor to effectively troubleshoot minor equipment and process issues.

• A good working knowledge of biopharm technology and processes.

• Trained and skilled in all operational procedures of at least one manufacturing department.

• Demonstrated ability to independently document and record information related to the process.

• Occasionally makes routine decisions based on experience. Identifies and suggests solutions to common basic problems.

• Recognizes non-routine problems, investigates and suggests potential solutions.

• Judgment is required in resolving problems and making routine recommendations.

• Ability to recognize deviation from accepted practices is required.

• All employees with jobs that require access to the Warehouse must be able to pass the Transportation Security Administration (TSA) Security Threat Assessment (STA).

• Follows established safety and environmental guidelines and procedures for all work performed. Immediately reports safety and environmental incidents including injuries, illnesses, near misses, and safety suggestions. Fosters a positive safety culture in which no one gets hurt.

Supplementary Responsibilities

• Operate fermenters, centrifuges, other harvest systems and protein purifications units.

• Operate and clean fixed tank and filtration systems.

• Operate large scale column chromatography systems.

• Operate small-scale cell culture areas and systems by operating cleaning, set up, and maintaining 20L batch feed fermenters; inoculating and maintaining spinner seed cultures using aseptic techniques, maintaining cell banks; and performing general seed lab operations.

• Perform Solution Preparation activities (media and buffer make-up).

• Clean, assemble, and sterilize equipment using glass washers and autoclaves.

• Perform automated CIP and SIP of fixed equipment.

Job Requirements

• Degree in Life Sciences or Engineering and 1 year related experience, or Associate degree and 3 years experience, or High school and 5 years experience.

• Biotech certificate from approved program.

• Strong oral and written communication skills.

• Familiarity of computer-based systems.

• Background in fermentation.

• Ability to receive, interpret and provide basic information and materials involved with the day to day activities of performing the job.

Work Environment/Physical Demands/Safety Considerations

• Schedule could include a non-rotating 4-day (12 hour shift), one weekend day, evening or night hours, or full off-shift hours.

• Expected to be on feet for 8 to 12 hours a day.

• May climb upwards of 6 flights of stairs a day to maneuver within the manufacturing facility.

• Lifting up to 25lbs may be required.

• Environment requires that gowning in the form of hospital scrubs, bunny suits, gloves and steel toe boots be worn. Also, no make up or jewelry can be worn when working in the clean room environment.

• May work with hazardous materials and chemicals.

Relocation benefits are not available for this job posting.

The expected salary range for this position based on the primary location of California is $38,800.00 and $72,000.00. Actual pay will be determined based on experience, qualifications, geographic location, and other job-related factors permitted by law. A discretionary annual bonus may be available based on individual and Company performance. This position also qualifies for the benefits detailed at the link provided below.

Benefits