Biopharmaceutical Associate I

GSK•Rockville, MD

3d•$18 - $29

About The Position

The Rockville Biopharm site exists to produce and deliver biopharmaceutical drug substance of the highest quality in a safe, compliant, reliable and cost-effective manner for our patients. Our vision is to be wholly entrusted to make innovative, high quality medicines by leveraging the best talent and technology, on a platform of continuous improvement, to supply every patient, every time. This role will provide YOU the opportunity to lead key activities to progress YOUR career. These responsibilities include some of the following: Basic understanding and knowledge of the following areas and ability to perform the activity with some supervisory guidance: Preparation, cleaning, sterilization, batching, pasteurization or filtration and delivery of media and solutions for cell culture and purification operations. Perform the set-up, operation, cleaning and break-down of process equipment. Perform sampling procedures on various analytical instruments to analyze cell culture, solution and/or product concentration characteristics. Operate Filter integrity devices to confirm the integrity of filters pre and post use. Perform process operations, equipment and instrument monitoring and trending to enable proactive identification of issues to escalate and correct with applicable departments. Set-up of fixed and mobile process equipment and parts with CIP skids to carry out validated cleaning and sterilization processes. Follow appropriate standard operating procedures (SOPs), protocols and batch records/logbooks to safely perform process operations and document compliantly with good documentation and data integrity practices. Follow all related safety policies and procedures and Put safety first by playing an active role in identifying and correcting unsafe behaviors and conditions. Ability to choose a type of communication that is most effective in a given situation. General familiarity with the following areas: Knowledge and application of standard ERP processes in M-ERP following global and local procedures. Understanding of the GSK Production System (GPS) continuous improvement system and apply the GPS mindsets and behaviors. Knowledge and skill required to manage and use automation and emerging digital platforms. General knowledge of Microsoft Office Applications (Excel, Word, and Outlook)

Requirements

High School Diploma or equivalency
High School Diploma or GED
Ability to work shifts that cover a 24/7 production operation.
Ability to lift and carry materials up to 50 lbs.
Ability to work in a clean environment adhering to all cleanliness standards established at site

Nice To Haves

Bachelor of Science / Bachelor of Art / Associates Degree in biological sciences, chemical sciences, engineering or equivalent technical discipline.
Must be able to follow detailed processing instructions as well as accurately documenting any necessary information
Demonstrated ability to work effectively in a team
Ability to speak, read, write, and understand English
Strong verbal and written skills

Responsibilities

Preparation, cleaning, sterilization, batching, pasteurization or filtration and delivery of media and solutions for cell culture and purification operations.
Perform the set-up, operation, cleaning and break-down of process equipment.
Perform sampling procedures on various analytical instruments to analyze cell culture, solution and/or product concentration characteristics.
Operate Filter integrity devices to confirm the integrity of filters pre and post use.
Perform process operations, equipment and instrument monitoring and trending to enable proactive identification of issues to escalate and correct with applicable departments.
Set-up of fixed and mobile process equipment and parts with CIP skids to carry out validated cleaning and sterilization processes.
Follow appropriate standard operating procedures (SOPs), protocols and batch records/logbooks to safely perform process operations and document compliantly with good documentation and data integrity practices.
Follow all related safety policies and procedures and Put safety first by playing an active role in identifying and correcting unsafe behaviors and conditions.
Ability to choose a type of communication that is most effective in a given situation.
Knowledge and application of standard ERP processes in M-ERP following global and local procedures.
Understanding of the GSK Production System (GPS) continuous improvement system and apply the GPS mindsets and behaviors.
Knowledge and skill required to manage and use automation and emerging digital platforms.
General knowledge of Microsoft Office Applications (Excel, Word, and Outlook)