Manufacturing Associate III

Biogen•Research Triangle Park, NC

8h•$24 - $31•Onsite

About The Position

Our factories run 24/7 operations. Our manufacturing teams work 12-hour shifts (either Days or Nights) on a 2-2-3 calendar rotation. This role is a day shift position on a 2 2 3 rotation-6a-6p About This Role Our Manufacturing Associates perform processing steps and manufacturing support activities in our Drug Substance facility in Research Triangle Park (RTP). These teams are the backbone of our operations – each playing a critical role in delivering our therapies to the patients who need them. Our teams are organized by the steps in the biomanufacturing process that they operate in; including – Upstream (Cell Culture), Downstream (Purification), and Media & Solution Preparation . MAs perform these critical steps in a clean environment governed by Current Good Manufacturing Practices (cGMP). Upstream / Cell Culture: Mammalian cell culture & harvest: Work in Shake flasks, WAVE bags, centrifuges, stainless steel bioreactors up to 15,000L Performing thaws and splits utilizing Aseptic technique Downstream / Purification: Column Chromatography Viral Filtration Ultra-Filtration Bulk Dispensing of the drug substance

Requirements

Bachelor’s Degree (STEM preferred) OR BioWork Certificate or Associate’s Degree
High School Diploma (or equivalent) plus at least 6 months of direct and/or military experience

Responsibilities

Execute daily manufacturing activities, to include operating process equipment and executing validation protocols according to cGMP Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs)
Document and record all cGMP data & information (including deviations) for processing steps and equipment activities.
Create and revise key documentation like batch records, SLRs, and equipment logbooks
Assist in conducting in-process sampling and sampling analysis (pH, Conductivity, Protein Concentration, Osmolarity, Cell Counts, etc.)
Help maintain a clean and safe work environment, always focusing on audit readiness of process areas
Be a team player and leader; always showing up to contribute your energy and focus
Actively participate and lead in training and development initiatives, both for personal growth and for that of your team members

Benefits

Medical, Dental, Vision, & Life insurances
Fitness & Wellness programs including a fitness reimbursement
Short- and Long-Term Disability insurance
A minimum of 15 days of paid vacation and an additional end-of-year shutdown time off (Dec 26-Dec 31)
Up to 12 company paid holidays + 3 paid days off for Personal Significance
80 hours of sick time per calendar year
Paid Maternity and Parental Leave benefit
401(k) program participation with company matched contributions
Employee stock purchase plan
Tuition reimbursement of up to $10,000 per calendar year
Employee Resource Groups participation