Downstream Manufacturing Associate II (Contract)

Rentschler Biopharma•Milford, MA

1d•Onsite

About The Position

The Manufacturing Associate II, Downstream Purification is focused on biologics manufacturing, specializing in downstream (purification). Operators are expected to perform these processes while strictly adhering to cGMP, environmental health and safety guidelines and any other related regulations which apply. This is a contract position with a Wed-Sat 4/3 Day Shift, 6a-6:30p schedule.

Requirements

With high school diploma: Normally requires 1-4 years of related experience or an associate degree in Life Sciences/Engineering field.
With Bachelor’s degree: Normally requires 0-2 years of related experience.
Good with Microsoft Office – Outlook, Word, Excel.
Proficiency in a variety of mathematical disciplines and able to work with both the metric and USA standards of measurement, and military time.
Able to read and follow detailed written instructions.
Good verbal/written communication skills.
Able to write legibly and grammatically correct entries on records.
Must be able to author technical procedures and create forms.
Good computer skills, knowledge of Microsoft Word, Excel.
Good interpersonal skills and be able to work effectively and efficiently in a team environment.
Ability to meet schedule required; this position may include shift, weekend, holiday work and overtime at times, as dictated by the 365-day per year production schedule.

Nice To Haves

Biotech Certificate preferred.

Responsibilities

Perform operations of manufacturing process equipment to perform various manufacturing production steps.
Initiate new revisions for procedures.
Operate proficiently inside of a BSC, perform sampling, and utilize aseptic techniques.
Monitor and record batch parameters, including computer data entry.
Complete relevant paperwork following GDP/GMP guidelines.
Troubleshoot process problems and respond to alarms.
Provide information for unplanned events, including entering data into event management software.
Order, receive, and distribute supplies into the production area as needed.
Demonstrate procedures as part of training sessions for other team members.
Schedule department or process activities which could involve coworkers.
Participate in team meetings and facilitate multidepartment discussions.
Convey information to external stakeholders (auditors, global colleagues, etc.).
Provide support for groups that support manufacturing.
Participate on Continuous Improvement Teams.
Perform other duties as assigned.