Bioprocess Associate – Night Shift

Responsibilities:
Job Type: Contract. This 12 month position starts ASAP.
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

Quals--
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

Required: 

Prior manufacturing experience.

GED or high school diploma

Nice to Have:
• Secondary Education (Associates or Bachelors Degree) In one of the natural sciences such as chemistry, biology or physics.
• Mechanical aptitude
• Familiarity with general chemistry, microbiology, or clean room operations
• Prior experience with cGMP operations or aseptic technique