Technician - Biomanufacturing, Upstream

Catalent•Madison, WI

2d•Onsite

About The Position

Catalent, Inc. is a leading global Contract Development and Manufacturing Organization (CDMO) located in Madison, WI. This facility specializes in advanced mammalian cell line engineering and biomanufacturing using single-use systems for scalable production. The 263,000 sq. ft. Good Manufacturing Practice (GMP) facility provides integrated formulation and analytical services for complex Biologics development challenges. This is an entry-level position within the Manufacturing team, serving as a starting point for acquiring skills and training necessary for a cGMP biomanufacturing environment. The Technician will be responsible for manufacturing biopharmaceutical products in a cleanroom setting, following detailed instructions and established procedures under frequent supervision.

Requirements

High School Diploma or equivalent plus at least two (2) years of relevant experience.
Ability to use Microsoft Word and Excel, and other Office systems.

Nice To Haves

Bachelors or Associates Degree in a scientific, engineering, or biomanufacturing discipline without any formal experience.
GMP manufacturing experience preferred.
Preferred experience with TrackWise, ComplianceWire, JD Edwards, DeltaV, Chromatography software.

Responsibilities

Perform basic Upstream cell culture activities, such as aseptic manipulation of cell culture within a Grade A environment, large-scale cell culture within single-use bioreactors (SUBs), and clarification of bulk harvest product.
Accurately follow manufacturing Batch Production Records (BPRs) and Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) in accordance with current Good Manufacturing Practices (cGMPs) with a focus on "right first time" execution.
Document all activities in accordance with Good Documentation Practices (GDPs) in BPRs, Forms, and other quality documentation.
Recognize deviations from the intended procedure and raise awareness through the Rapid Response process.
Proactively identify safety, quality, and efficiency improvements; Actively participate in the Catalent Way (Continuous Improvement Culture).
May lead "Just Do It" (JDI) Continuous Improvement (CI) activities and engage in implementation of CI projects.
May coach more junior team members on basic execution activities and act as an "onboarding buddy" to facilitate bringing new team members quickly up to speed on culture and basic workplace expectations.
Perform general cleanroom housekeeping, including room and equipment cleaning, disposal of waste, and maintenance of 5S standards.
Other duties as assigned.