Biomanufacturing Associate

Cambridge, MA

Apex Systems is recruiting for a Biomanufacturing Associate to work onsite in the Greater Boston area for a Biotechnology company!

** For immediate consideration, please send an updated copy of your resume to Tyniesha Nottingham at tnottingham@apexsystems.com**

Title: Biomanufacturing Associate

Job Type: Permanent; Direct Hire

Pay rate: $110,000.00+/yr DOE

In this role you will set up, maintain, and harvest a variety of cell types from bioreactor systems, while performing necessary equipment and process troubleshooting and supporting continuous improvement efforts. The Biomanufacturing Associate also has the responsibility to support the development of standard operating procedures, support the design transfer process of cell lines from research and development into production, perform in-process inspections and regular maintenance of equipment.

Role and Responsibilities

  • Work with the manufacturing and quality teams to report process deviations and quality parameters in a timely manner
  • May train other and new team members on operating procedures for processes and equipment

Qualifications and Education Requirements

  • Bachelor’s degree with experience in a laboratory or biomanufacturing environment, OR
  • Master’s degree in a life sciences or bioengineering field

Mandatory Experience

  • Prior experience in GMP cell manufacturing environment
  • Knowledge of GMP and quality management systems
  • Experience with aseptic cell culture technique and good laboratory practices including but not limited to maintaining data integrity, documentation, and review
  • Performing cell counting and some cell biology assays
  • Strong written and verbal communication skills

Experience that is preferred but not mandatory

  • Operation of bioreactors in the production of iPSC or ES derived therapies in a cGMP environment
  • Prior experience manufacturing Master and Working cell banks under GMP conditions
  • Operation of cell processing equipment (selection, washing, culture) commonly used in cell culture laboratories

Physical Demands

  • Must have the ability to lift up to 50 pounds
  • Requires physical activity such as standing for long periods of time, walking, and working with hands
  • This position requires minimum travel. Average travel for this position is less than 5% with some variation based upon business needs

Work Environment

  • Must be able to work in a controlled or clean room environment requiring special gowning
  • Must have the ability to work safely and conscientiously in a manufacturing environment
  • Weekends and/or holidays may be required
  • May require adjustment to a shift schedule as manufacturing objectives change

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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