Business Operations Associate - Manufacturing Support
About The Position
The Business Operations Associate will support equipment, systems, and day-to-day manufacturing operations within a GMP cell therapy facility. This junior-level role works closely with Manufacturing Operations, Facilities & Engineering, Technical Services, Quality, Supply Chain, Automation, and Validation to help maintain equipment readiness and manufacturing continuity. Responsibilities include coordinating equipment and facility work, tracking work orders and service requests, supporting vendor activities, assisting with equipment downtime and return-to-service coordination, monitoring spare parts and materials, supporting equipment-related quality events and CAPAs, and maintaining audit readiness. The position may also support manufacturing inventory activities, material availability, inventory discrepancy resolution, equipment transfers, 5S activities, and Operational Excellence initiatives.
Requirements
- Associate degree, or 1–3 years of relevant experience in a GMP-regulated biotechnology or pharmaceutical manufacturing environment or related scientific or engineering field.
- Manufacturing operations or manufacturing-support experience in a regulated environment.
- Ability to independently manage multiple priorities in a dynamic, cross-functional environment.
- High proficiency with Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.
- Strong organizational and time-management skills.
- Lean process knowledge.
- Flexibility to adapt to changing work environments and schedules, including weekend and holiday support as required.
- Authorization to work in the United States without visa sponsorship.
Nice To Haves
- Experience with Infinity
- Experience with Syncade
- Experience with DeltaV
- Experience with SAP
- Experience with Maximo
- Lean Yellow Belt or Green Belt certification
Responsibilities
- Coordinate equipment and facility work.
- Track work orders and service requests.
- Support vendor activities.
- Assist with equipment downtime and return-to-service coordination.
- Monitor spare parts and materials.
- Support equipment-related quality events and CAPAs.
- Maintain audit readiness.
- Support manufacturing inventory activities.
- Manage material availability.
- Resolve inventory discrepancies.
- Assist with equipment transfers.
- Participate in 5S activities.
- Support Operational Excellence initiatives.
Benefits
- Health insurance with dental and vision insurance options.
- Holiday pay.
- 401(k) program.
- Employee referral bonus program.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
Associate degree
