Cell Culture, Sr. Technician

General Description

Hands-On cGMP Operations: Focused on execution of cGMP manufacturing activities required to deliver the production plan reliably and compliantly.

Essential Functions Of The Job

• Follow cGMP procedures to support manufacturing execution and automated recipes.
• Media preparation and transfers/filtration.
• Cell culture sampling, monitoring, and transferring.
• Harvest operations.
• Equipment and process troubleshooting.
• Deviation identification and reporting.
• cGMP procedure development and optimization.
• Requesting, staging, and verifying materials for production activities.
• Completing batch documentation and reviewing records for accuracy.
• Supporting routine cleanroom operations, equipment sanitization, and environmental monitoring.
• Cleaning of the facility.
• Collection of samples for environmental monitoring.
• Removal of process waste.
• Operation of Distributed Computer System (DSC).
• Operation of equipment such as Clean-in-Place (CIP), Steam-in-Place (SIP) skid, Caustic skid, autoclave, part washer, filter integrity tester, biowelders, etc.

Education/Experience Required

• At least 1 year of relative experience required.
• High school education or GED required.

Preferred/Nice To Have

• AS/BS/BA in a science-related field, biopharmaceutical, or equivalent technical experience preferred.
• Evidence of good verbal and written communication.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced dynamic environment with competing priorities.
• Demonstrated ability to collaborate within and between diverse groups.
• Proactive identification and implementation of continuous improvement opportunities.
• Aptitude for learning moderately complex technical systems.
• Able to receive and incorporate feedback – passion for ongoing professional development a plus.

Physical Requirements

• Must be able to stand for long periods, up to 8 to 10 hours/day.
• Must be able to reach above shoulder level, bend/stoop, push/pull, and handle/grip frequently.
• Must be able to work scheduled 40 hours with the ability to work overtime as needed.

Work Schedule

• Familiarity with computer-based systems. Word, Excel, and PowerPoint a must.
• Upstream manufacturing.
• Use of single-use bioreactor systems.
• Willing to work any shift.

Pay Range

This is the pay range that Magnit reasonably expects to pay for this position: $17.68/hour - $23.57/hour

Benefits

• Medical
• Dental
• Vision
• 401K