Bioprocess Associate

About the role

The Bioprocess Associate is responsible for interfacing with automated production and bioprocess systems and controls. This role involves operating production equipment with duties encompassing equipment preparation, culture growth, media/buffer preparation, process monitoring, sampling, and harvesting, all within a regulated environment focused on safety, quality, and efficiency. This is a Contract to Hire position.

Responsibilities

• Operate bioprocess equipment for cell culture operations, from cell bank thaw through harvest.
• Prepare media and buffer solutions for the production process.
• Clean, assemble, and sterilize equipment.
• Comply with safety requirements and adhere to standard operating procedures, batch records, good documentation practices, and data capturing.
• Collaborate with coworkers and supervisors to troubleshoot equipment and process issues effectively.

Essential Skills

• Experience in a bioprocess manufacturing environment.
• Knowledge of GMP (Good Manufacturing Practice) regulations.
• Basic understanding of cell culture processes, equipment setup, aseptic technique, and sterilization operations.
• Ability to follow Standard Operating Procedures and interact with process automation systems.
• Experience with creating and maintaining manufacturing operations documentation such as SOPs and batch records.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• B.A. or B.S. degree in Life Sciences preferred, or equivalent experience in a regulated industry.

Work Environment

The role is based at our Emeryville, CA facility and requires onsite presence 4 days a week. The position follows a 4/10 alternative work schedule and demands working weekends, primarily during the graveyard shift (front half, Sunday to Wednesday). Initial training will be conducted during the day shift for approximately one month before transitioning to the 3rd shift. Applicants must be willing and able to work evening/night hours and weekends as needed.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $35.00 - $38.00/hr. Individual compensation offered for this position within this range will depend on many factors, including qualifications, skills, relevant experience, job knowledge, geographic location, internal equity, and other pertinent job-related factors.

• Medical, dental & vision
• Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital
• 401(k) Retirement Plan – Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available
• Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents)
• Short and long-term disability
• Health Spending Account (HSA)
• Transportation benefits
• Employee Assistance Program
• Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)

Workplace Type

This is a fully onsite position in Emeryville, CA.