Cell Culture, Sr. Technician
Planet Pharma · Hopewell, NJ · 2 wk ago
EngineeringContract
Target PR Range: $40–$47/hour depending on experience.
Responsibilities
- Follow cGMP procedures to support manufacturing execution and automated recipes.
- Media preparation & transfers / filtration.
- Cell culture sampling, monitoring & transferring.
- Harvest operations.
- Equipment & 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 (DCS).
- Operation of equipment such as Clean-in-Place (CIP), Steam-in-Place (SIP) skid, Caustic skid, autoclave, part washer, filter integrity tester, biowelders, etc.
Requirements
- At least 1 year of relative experience required.
- High school education or GED required.
- AS/BS/BA in science related field, biopharmaceutical or equivalent technical experience preferred.
- Evidence of good verbal and written communication.
- Ability to work in 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.
- 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.
- Familiarity with computer-based systems; Word, Excel, and PowerPoint a must.
- Upstream manufacturing experience.
- Use of single use bioreactor systems.
- Willing to work any shift.