Immediate opportunity for eight (8) MCS Manufacturing Associates. The Associate of Manufacturing will work in a dynamic production environment suppporting development, clinical and launch activities at one of the world's leading biotechnnology companies located in Thousand Oaks, CA.
Shifts: Available to work various shifts (Days, Swings, Graves, Weekends, Holidays, 5x8hrs, 4x10hrs, 3 or 4x12hrs) as dictated by the production schedule
Position type: 1 year (through October 2025); extension likely.
Position Overview:
Under general supervision, employee will perform operations in the Manufacturing area. Operations will be performed according to Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs).
Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
Hands-on operations: set-up, cleaning, and sanitization of various manufacturing equipment
Preparing buffers/media per defined manufacturing procedures (MPs) and standard operating procedures (SOPs)
Following GMP documents (SOPs, MPs) with strict adherence to safety and compliance
Performing and monitoring critical processes with the ability to perform basic troubleshooting
Performing in-process sampling of equipment and operating analytical equipment
Performing washroom activities: clean small and large scale equipment used in production activities
Maintaining an organized and clean workspace
Working in a clean room environment wearing steel toe shoes, full clean room gowning, hairnet and gloves when performing all work
Initiating quality reports
Drafting and revising documents (SOPs, MPs)
Identifying, recommending, and implementing improvements related to routine functions
Assisting in the review of documentation for assigned functions (equipment logs, batch records)
Performing activities that include periods of rigorous, repetitive work
Working around high-pressure systems and occasionally work around heavy equipment
Available to work various shifts (day, swing, graves, weekends, holidays, 5x8hrs, 4x10hrs, 3 or 4x12hrs) as dictated by the production schedule
Able to work in teams to complete operational tasks Able to take direction well, follow documents and policies at all times Able to take initiative
Creates positive work environment through interactions with team members
Able to regularly lift up to 35lbs, push and pull objects that require up to 50lbs of force, and work on your feet for long durations
Able to perform the list of physical movements that may be necessary to perform daily functions on the production floor: bending, reaching above the head, climbing, kneeling, squatting, stooping, walking upstairs, and standing on portable stairs or ladders up to 6 feet off of the ground.
Qualifications:
Bachelor's degree (BS) OR Associate's degree (AS) and 4 years of experience OR High school diploma / GED and 6 years of experience.
Mechanical ability/expertise
Basic statistical mathematical skills
Ability to interpret and apply GMP knowledge
Understanding of analytical methods for manufacturing area
Demonstrated technical writing capability
Able to demonstrate project management skills and presentation skills
Ability to understand, apply and evaluate basic chemistry, biology and physical principles
Basic troubleshooting skills on production equipment