Manufacturing Technician I, Downstream (Night Shift)

FUJIFILM Diosynth Biotechnologies • College Station, TX

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About The Position

The Manufacturing Technician I works directly with a range of technologies. Dependent upon assignment, the range of technologies may include any of the following: Upstream Unit, Downstream Unit, and Buffer Preparation Unit. The technician will be involved in various processes including cell culture, fermentation, filtration, chromatography, and buffer preparation, ensuring the quality and efficiency of biomanufacturing operations.

Requirements

• Associates degree preferably in Biology, Microbiology, Chemistry, Biochemistry, Engineering, or other related field; OR High School Diploma/GED with 1 year of work experience.
• Good oral and written communication skills.
• Strong proficiency with Microsoft Office applications.
• Good self-discipline and attention to detail.
• Flexible work hours and willingness to work overtime.
• Good math and computer skills.
• Planning and time-management skills.

Nice To Haves

• Experience in a GMP environment.
• Biotechnology Certificate.

Responsibilities

• Operate single-use cell culture vessels and bioreactors up to 2000L.
• Manage bacterial fermentation culture vessels up to 2000L.
• Utilize continuous flow centrifuges and disposable mixing bags.
• Perform cell expansion and propagation.
• Conduct banking and cryopreservation of cell lines and viruses.
• Monitor cultures, take samples, and manage bioreactor and fermenter operations.
• Prepare media and buffers from stock raw materials, including compounding, mixing, testing, and filtration.
• Conduct integrity testing of filters.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Industry: Merchant Wholesalers, Durable Goods
• Education Level: Associate degree
• Number of Employees: 1,001-5,000 employees