Title:- Manufacturing Associate I (Manufacturing/Quality) 1st Shift
Location: Pearl River, NY
Duration: Contract until April 2026 (Possible extension)
Work Schedule
Mon - Fri 7am to 330pm
Based on production schedules, different start time scenarios may occur, requiring a flexible work schedule for the candidate. Ability to accommodate production requirements that may require 50+ hour workweeks, including 2nd shift or split shift hours, extended day hours and weekends. This role requires frequent work on weekends depending on production demands.
RESPONSIBILITIES:
• In depth understanding of techniques and processes being executed on routine basis.
• Responsible for all aspects of large-scale bioreactor cell expansion and protein production including equipment preparation (CIP and SIP), appropriate use of raw materials and components (FIFO), material sampling for applicable analytical testing, filter integrity testing, etc.
• Perform cell analysis and data interpretation of cell culture samples with the use of the cell counter, including operation of microscope for contamination checks. • Responsible for the operation and maintenance of ancillary equipment such as floor scales, turbidity meters, tube welder, tube sealer, peristaltic pumps, etc. • Interacts with other departmental personnel to assist in resolving manufacturing quality issues. • Technician should have the ability to manage and analyze manufacturing data. • Ability to take initiative to identify issues, troubleshoot, propose solutions, and keep management informed. • Ability to present and explain techniques and results of manufacturing processes with outside departmental personnel. • Ensure good documentation practices (GDP) in execution and reviews of production records. • Responsible for all required cGMP training including additional training assigned by their manager. • Participates in the cleaning of the cGMP facility in accordance with sanitary maintenance SOP. • Follows established SOPs for the flow of materials, personnel, and equipment in and out of the cGMP facility. • Work a flexible work schedule, weekends and holidays as required, and as needed by department. • Work with Compliance regarding notification of deviations and CAPAs as they occur and provides information during investigations. • Other duties as they are required.
REQUISITE EDUCATION/SKILLS: • High School degree with at least 2 years of work experience, or training within a cGMP manufacturing environment • General knowledge of cGMP, GDP, SOP's • English fluent, both written and spoken • Good communication and social skills • Basic understanding of the Baculovirus Expression Vector System (BEVS) manufacturing process is desired but not required
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job and include the ability to stand over intervals of several hours at a time, ability to bend, squat, and reach, and ability to lift, push, or pull various amounts of weight up to approximately 50 lbs. The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee to encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. May involve work with hazardous materials.