Manufacturing Associate, Upstream - 234855 at Medix™ in Rockville, Maryland

Job Description:

About the Company:

An established cell therapy biopharmaceutical company is growing their Upstream manufacturing team. The company has been growing steadily the past 3 years, has multiple Big Pharma partnerships, and is well-funded.

*Position is Contract-to-Hire.

*Day Shift: M-F 8hr days (40 hours/week) with occasional opportunities for OT.

About the Role:

• Manufacture commercial cell therapy product following batch records and standard operating procedures (SOPs).
• Perform upstream Cell Culture activities in an Aseptic environment.
• Work as part of a team to execute GMP runs, collaborating with Materials, QC, and QA groups.
• Perform set-up, operation, cleaning, basic maintenance, and break down of equipment according to SOPs.
• Work in a cleanroom environment that will require a gowning process.

Qualifications:

• 1+ years of Biotech Manufacturing experience.
• Recent experience performing upstream manufacturing activities.
• Aseptic technique and Cell Culture in combination with cell culture equipment experience.
• Prior experience adhering to SOPs and GMP regulations is required.
• Bioreactor experience is preferred.
• College Degree preferred.
• Cell Therapy experience is a huge plus.

Extras:

• Position is 1 year contract-to-hire.
• Contract benefits include medical, dental, vision, 401K
• Once converted full time, company pays 100% of insurance costs and gym membership (excellent benefits package!)

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