(Sr) Technician, Bioprocess Downstream

GenScript/ProBio•Pennington, NJ

5d•Onsite

About The Position

The (Sr) Technician, Bioprocess Downstream will work within the Downstream Processing group and performs activities while executing Downstream operations. This includes preparation and filtration of stock solutions and buffers. The role involves operating production equipment such as single-use chromatography systems, chromatography columns, other disposable Bioprocess equipment, and solution preparation equipment according to written procedures. The position also supports relevant regulatory requirements and company Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs).

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in science or engineering with a 0 – 5 years relevant experience or an Associate’s degree in science or engineering with a minimum of 3 years relevant experience or a High school diploma with a minimum of 7 years relevant experience.
Demonstrated ability to follow written instructions and procedures.
Demonstrated ability to pay strict attention to detail.
Proficiency with Microsoft Office.
Excellent verbal and written communication and skills.
Ability to work collaboratively as part of a team, in a fast-paced, matrixed, team environment consisting of internal and external team members.

Responsibilities

Executes routine complex manufacturing assignments per written procedures; recognizes deviations from procedures and raises issue to management for resolution.
Adheres to current Good Manufacturing Practices (cGMP) and Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs).
Performs routine microbial and mammalian purification.
Monitors chromatography and tangential flow filtration (TFF) systems during processing.
Weighs and checks raw materials, assembles process equipment, and monitors processes.
Completes work instructions and maintains clean room environment to comply with regulatory requirements.
Operates all production equipment in assigned functional area such as single use chromatography systems, chromatography columns, other disposable Bioprocess equipment, and solution preparation equipment as per written procedures.
Authors solution preparation Master Batch Records (MBRs) by transferring technical information from scientific and development documents.
Proposes and routes revisions to existing SOP’s for functional area equipment.
Works to become proficient on common bioprocessing equipment.
Conducts Safety and GMP self-auditing walkthroughs, documenting observations for assignment and closure dates.
Tracks and ensures closure of observations.
Logs and submits samples in Laboratory Information Management System (LIMS); tracks results and compiles data.
Reviews own work for completeness on executed Master Batch Records (MBRs).
Coordinate the tracking and return of executed records to Quality department for review.
Coordinates with Logistics to ensure needed materials are delivered to the production area timely.
Monitors future needs against material supply to alert Logistics of shortfalls.
Performs other tasks and assignments as needed and specified by management.