Position: Manufacturing Associate
Location: Novato, CA (100% onsite)
Duration: 12+ Months Contract

Schedule Notes:

Manufacturing operations are 24/7. Please note candidates will receive weighted overtime for the 2nd shift (10% extra) and the 3rd shift (15% extra). Manufacturing Associates must have a degree or 1-2 years of manufacturing experience .

Shift :

1st Shift: 7 a.m. to 3 p.m.

2nd Shift: 3 p.m. to 11 p.m.

3rd Shift: 11 p.m. to 7 a.m.:

Job Description:

Education and Experience:

• Bachelor's degree in a science-related area or engineering
• Associate's degree in a science-related area or Biotech certificate with 2+ years of experience in a biotech manufacturing environment or other regulated industry
• Strong communication skills verbal and written
• Ability to work in a team environment that includes good conflict resolution and collaboration
• Displays good initiative to identify areas for improvement and implement solutions

WORK ENVIRONMENT/PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

• Consists of strenuous, repetitive work. The following list of physical movements may be used daily: bending, reaching, climbing stairs and ladders, kneeling, and making numerous equipment connections using hands.
• Independently can regularly lift, dispense, push, and/or pull items with an average weight of 25 pounds.
• May require work around loud equipment.
• The use of personal protective equipment will be required.
• Requires various shift-based work and off-hours

Key Responsibilities:

• Operate large-scale bioprocess equipment for Cell Culture and Purification operations.
• Prepare Buffer and Media solutions.
• Perform all aspects of processing: preparation of equipment, disassembling equipment, assembling process equipment, performing CIP and SIP of equipment, performing pressure tests of equipment, performing I Testing of filters, calibration, and use of analytical equipment.
• Display competency with process equipment and automated control systems
• Knowledge of biotech manufacturing processes and equipment including cell culture, depth, and tangential flow filtration, column chromatography, protein purification, and formulation and/or buffer and media operations.
• Proficiency with compliance; adherence to standard operating procedures, batch record, good documentation practices, and data capturing
• Consists of strenuous, repetitive work. The following list of physical movements may be used on a daily basis: bending, reaching, climbing stairs and ladders, kneeling, and making numerous equipment connections using hands.

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