Manufacturing Associate 4, Upstream
About The Position
The Manufacturing Associate 4 supports reliable, compliant biomanufacturing by executing and documenting manufacturing processing activities in a cGMP environment. The position supports project-phase readiness and steady-state operations at a 24/7 facility, helping maintain safe, consistent, and efficient production. Flexibility with working hours and shift rotations is required. The associate leads and executes complex manufacturing processing and support activities within an assigned functional area. The role also supports operational readiness, process transfer, procedure creation, equipment testing, commissioning, and validation; performs process monitoring and in-process testing; and provides advanced equipment and process knowledge in qualified unit operations. The associate helps guide and train less-experienced colleagues, troubleshoot manufacturing and operational issues, and coordinate daily floor activities with senior associates and supervisors.
Requirements
- High school diploma or GED and 6 years of life sciences manufacturing experience; or an associate degree and 4 years of life sciences manufacturing experience; or a bachelor's degree and 2 years of life sciences manufacturing experience; or equivalent military training or experience.
- Strong troubleshooting and technical documentation skills.
- Ability to train, guide, and provide technical support to other associates.
- Advanced understanding of manufacturing cadence and shift activities.
- Advanced knowledge of production equipment and assigned unit operations.
- Strong time-management skills and ability to adjust to changing priorities.
- Flexibility with working hours and shift rotations.
Responsibilities
- Lead and execute complex manufacturing processing and support activities within an assigned functional area.
- Complete and document manufacturing activities according to SOPs and cGMP requirements.
- Support operational readiness, process transfer, procedure creation, equipment testing, commissioning, and validation.
- Perform process monitoring and in-process testing.
- Assist with cycle counts and materials management.
- Guide and train less-experienced manufacturing associates.
- Lead or support troubleshooting of manufacturing and operational issues.
- Support senior associates and supervisors with coordinating daily floor activities.
- Provide advanced equipment and process knowledge within qualified unit operations.
- Identify potential safety, quality, documentation, or operational concerns and escalate them appropriately.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
Education Level
High school or GED
