Associate - 3rd shift

Location: Madison, WI (100% On-Site)

About the Role

Join a leading biomanufacturing facility specializing in scalable production of innovative biopharmaceutical products. As an Associate focusing on Downstream/mRNA manufacturing, you’ll play a vital role in the production of high-quality drug substances within a GMP-compliant, clean room environment, utilizing advanced technologies and single-use systems.

Schedule

Night Shift, 10:00 PM – 8:00 AM (Sunday–Wednesday or Wednesday–Saturday, shift availability varies)

Pay

$68,000/year ($32.69 per hour) + 15% shift differential + $5,000 sign-on bonus

Responsibilities

• Carry out downstream purification activities for mRNA production, including in-vitro transcription (IVT), chromatography, tangential flow filtration (TFF), viral filtration, bulk drug substance filling, and column packing/qualification
• Adhere strictly to detailed instructions, Batch Production Records (BPRs), and Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) in compliance with cGMP and GDP requirements
• Document all work with precision and integrity
• Proactively identify and escalate deviations, supporting rapid resolution
• Contribute to a culture of continuous improvement; lead and engage in related initiatives
• Support onboarding and training for junior employees, including possible opportunity to become a Certified Trainer
• Participate in daily shift meetings, cross-shift communication, and collaborate with internal teams and clients as needed
• Maintain rigorous clean room standards and ensure a safe, compliant workspace
• Perform other duties as assigned

Requirements

• High School Diploma or equivalent with 4+ years of relevant experience; or Associate's or Bachelor’s degree (scientific, engineering, or biomanufacturing discipline) with 1+ year experience; or Master’s degree (STEM) (experience preferred, but not required)
• Comfortable following procedures within cGMP/cGXP/FDA regulated environments
• Familiarity using Microsoft Office applications

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with TrackWise, ComplianceWire, JD Edwards, DeltaV, or chromatography software (e.g., Unicorn)
• Clean room and/or GMP manufacturing experience

Physical Requirements

• Must be able to sit, stand, walk, read, and use a computer for extended periods
• Occasionally lift up to 50 pounds
• Comfortable working in a controlled clean room environment

Benefits

• 152 hours of PTO + 8 paid holidays
• Generous 401K match
• Medical, dental, and vision benefits
• Tuition reimbursement (finish or start your degree)
• $5,000 sign-on bonus
• 15% shift differential

Why Join Us?

• Structured career growth and annual performance feedback
• Inclusive, diverse workplace culture
• Opportunity to contribute to life-changing biopharmaceutical products