Title: Associate Pilot Plant/ Plant Manufacturing Associate
Contract: 2 Year
Location: West Greenwich, RI - 02817
Max PR: $26 - 31/hr
Job Description
Supports the execution of cell culture process to include, not limited to; aseptic vial thaw & cell culture flask passaging in biosafety cabinet through benchtop wave bioreactors & 200L & 500L single use bioreactors.
In addition, may support large scale harvest operations through downstream purification to include, but not limited to; chromatography, filtration, as well as, Ultra-Filtration/Dia-filtration (UF/DF) using various Pilot Scale skids & equipment.
Furthermore, may perform additional routine tasks to include, but not limited to; in process sampling, operation of laboratory analyzers, management of samples, scientific data collection via electronic laboratory notebook(s), compounding media/buffer solutions, Clean-In-Place (CIP), Steam-In-Place (SIP), equipment assembly & disassembly, routine maintenance of benchtop analyzers, escort & provide oversight of vendors, as well as, general lab organization & cleaning.
Utilizes scientific principles in execution of experiments & analysis of experimental data.
Carries out laboratory tasks per plan & procedure in a team environment.
Documents data & process information in accordance with good documentation practices.
Performs laboratory safety evaluations. Performs minor equipment maintenance.
Helps maintain laboratory standards with a focus on safety, quality, and compliance.
Basic Qualifications:
Bachelor's Degree in Engineering or Science OR Associates degree and 1 year of experience in laboratory or manufacturing setting OR 2+ years of experience in laboratory or manufacturing setting AND Ability to work weekends
Preferred Qualifications:
Prior hands-on experience in pilot or largescale cell culture or downstream purification process development or manufacturing.
Experience with automated computer controlled biopharmaceutical equipment.
Knowledge of process data compilation and analysis.
Demonstrated problem-solving capabilities and excellent attention to detail.