Title: Bioprocess Associate - Night Shift (6pm - 6am)
Primary Recruiter: Jane Bautista
Pay Rate:: $20/Hour
Position Type: initial 6 months contract (possible extension)
Location: East Syracuse, NY, United States
Schedule: Fixed shift schedule. 36 hours the first week, 48 hours the next week, alternating.
NIGHT: 6 pm - 6 am.
Must be willing to work scheduled holidays, weekends, and overtime. This is a NIGHT shift role.
Position Overview:
Work is performed in a biologics manufacturing environment with classified areas requiring clean hygiene, specified gowning, and personal protective equipment (PPE). This is not a lab position.
This is an entry level position that will train for proficiency within assigned functional area(s). Biologics orientation and job function training will be provided. 100% Onsite.
Primary Responsibilities:
Set-up, operation, and cleaning of process equipment including manipulation of valves, hoses, clamps, piping, etc.
Prepare buffers, media, and reagents up to 2000L
Monitor process parameters and escalate abnormal conditions
Maintain accurate documentation
Sustain a clean and orderly work environment
Achieve and maintain proficiency of above responsibilities through training
This position includes physical demands which may involve bending, twisting, squatting, kneeling, climbing, or reaching as well as infrequent unassisted lifting (not to exceed 50lb)
This role will require handling and working with hazardous materials such as caustic, acid and steam
Requirements:
High school diploma
Ability to adhere to written instruction, verify data, perform minor mathematics equations with instruction and accurately document results to perform work safely and compliantly
Ability to collaborate with teammates to execute scheduled work safely and compliantly
Strong communication skills
Familiarity with common computer tools, such as web-based applications
Possess a continuous improvement mindset, a desire to learn, and a drive to contribute to a culture of excellence and our mission of delivering benefits to patients worldwide
Nice to Have:
Mechanical aptitude
Familiarity with general chemistry, microbiology, or clean room operations
Prior manufacturing experience
Prior experience with cGMP operations or aseptic technique