Job Title: Manufacturing Associate
Location: Novato, CA 94949
Schedule: All shifts - see below
Position Type: 1 yr. contract with potential for extension/conversion
Multiple openings for Bioprocess / Biomanufacturing Associates with a leading, global company focused on gene therapy innovation, located in the North Bay region of the Bay Area.
Position type: Long-term contract role for 1 yr.; conversion after 1 year
Pay Rate: $28.00/hr., plus shift differentials for 2nd shift (10%, $30.80/hr.) and 3rd shift (15%, $32.20/hr.) hours
Shifts:
- Positions may be 5x8-hour shifts, 4x10-hour shifts, 3x12, and 4x12 hour shifts. Manufacturing operations are 24/7, so this requires multiple off-shift coverages. Shifts will be discussed during interview. Position requires a degree or 1-2 yrs. of GMP manufacturing experience with an AA/AS or Biotech Certification.
- 1st shift hours: 7am-3pm
- 2nd shift hours: 3pm-11pm (10% shift differential added to the pay rate)
- 3rd shift hours: 11pm-7am (15% shift differential added to the pay rate)
Job Responsibilities:
- Operate large-scale bioprocess equipment for Cell Culture and Purification operations.
- Prepare Buffer and Media solutions.
- Perform all aspects of processing: preparation of equipment, disassembling equipment, assembling process equipment, performing CIP and SIP of equipment, performing pressure tests of equipment, performing I Testing of filters, calibration, and use of analytical equipment.
- Display competency with process equipment and automated control systems
- Knowledge of biotech manufacturing processes and equipment including cell culture, depth, and tangential flow filtration, column chromatography, protein purification, and formulation, and/or buffer and media operations.
- Proficiency with compliance; adherence to standard operating procedures, batch record, good documentation practices, and data capturing
Qualifications:
- Bachelor’s degree in a science-related area or engineering, OR
- Associate’s degree (AA/AS) in a science-related field OR Biotech Certificate with 2+ years of experience in a biotech manufacturing environment or other regulated industry
- Strong communication skills—verbal and written
- Ability to work in a team environment that includes good conflict resolution and collaboration
- Displays good initiative to identify areas for improvement and implement solutions
Work Environment/Physical Demands:
- Consists of strenuous, repetitive work. The following list of physical movements may be used on a daily basis: bending, reaching, climbing stairs and ladders, kneeling, and making numerous equipment connections using hands.
- Independently have the ability to regularly lift, dispense, push and/or pull items with an average weight of 25 pounds.
- May require work around loud equipment.
- The use of personal protective equipment will be required.
- Requires various shift-based work and off-hours
