Associate Production Scientist-Trainer

About the role

The Associate Production Scientist – Trainer at our 3300 South Second Ave/ Cherokee site, will train production personnel and manufacture products according to established protocols, provide technical support to others and perform operations in support of the group and department.

Responsibilities

• Train manufacturing personnel on technical processes and active pharmaceutical ingredient (API) production through direct, on-the-line execution.
• Maintain individual training credentials while delivering high-quality, compliant training programs to manufacturing teams.
• Safely manufacture products to quality standards using established protocols—including reactors, chromatography, and ultrafiltration setup—while providing technical support and hands-on training to the team.
• Clean equipment and work areas to maintain operational standards, while performing routine support tasks including equipment maintenance, reagent preparation, restocking supplies, and waste disposal.
• Complete all required records and logbooks accurately and promptly in strict accordance with quality guidelines and standard operating procedures.
• Communicate shift status and operational concerns to leadership while collaborating across departments to execute tasks both independently and in a team environment.
• Improve processes through application of scientific knowledge, experience and principles, in compliance with change control.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree in Chemistry, Biochemistry or other Life Science fields with 1+ years of industry production or laboratory experience (focus on biologics) OR High School Diploma/GED with 4+ years of industry production or laboratory experience (focus on biologics).
• Ability to lift up to 50 lbs.
• Wear personal protective equipment, including respirators and chemical protective clothing, for extended periods.

Preferred Qualifications

• Hands-on experience in the manufacturing and purification of biological compounds.
• Familiarity with laboratory instruments and production equipment.
• Proficiency in process techniques, unit operations, and safe chemical handling methods.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office suite (Word, Excel, Outlook).
• Strong mechanical aptitude and troubleshooting skills.
• Knowledge of cGMP and ICH regulatory and quality standards.

Pay

$24.00 - $44.00 (the offer range represents the anticipated low and high end of the base pay compensation; actual compensation will be determined by location, level of experience, education, skills, and other job-related factors; position may be eligible for sales or performance‑based bonuses).

Schedule

8‑hour shifts, Monday – Friday, with a rotating schedule between day shifts (starting at 6:00 AM) and night shifts (starting at 6:00 PM) based on operational support needs; the role supports a manufacturing group operating across 24/7.

Benefits

• health insurance
• paid time off (PTO)
• retirement contributions
• other perquisites