Manufacturing Associate Downstream

Role Overview

Avid Bioservices is a leading clinical and commercial biologics CDMO focused on creating innovative solutions to meet the needs of our clients and improve patient outcomes. Your Role: Join our dynamic team as a Manufacturing Associate, Downstream!

Responsibilities

• Ensuring the timely setup of equipment and materials for each production run.
• Planning and preparing all necessary resources for various processes and activities.
• Operating and diligently maintaining BioProcess chromatography skids.
• Proficiently handling the packing, unpacking, and cleaning of production-scale chromatography columns.
• Executing antibody and enzyme purification techniques using Affinity chromatography, Size Exclusion chromatography, Ion Exchange chromatography, Hydrophobic Interaction, and Tangential Flow Filtration (TFF).
• Conducting pH and conductivity meter calibration and testing.
• Managing product filtration processes, including sterile filtration, ultrafiltration, and viral filtration.
• Demonstrating exceptional aseptic techniques with precise, deliberate movements.
• Participating in product filling, including aseptic processing and media fill qualifications.
• Upholding the cleanliness and maintenance of cleanroom facilities and equipment.
• Maintaining product inventory levels.
• Ensuring compliance with Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP) documentation standards.
• Taking the initiative to revise and initiate Batch Production Records, Standard Operation Procedures, study protocols, and reports.
• Leading and managing independent projects as assigned, contributing to the overall success of the manufacturing team.
• Preparing media and buffer solutions critical for production processes.
• Performing thorough filter integrity testing using specialized equipment like the Sartocheck 3/4 Filter Integrity Tester.
• Operating and ensuring the proper maintenance of the ARS Frontier Autoclave.

Qualifications

• 2+ years of related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Bachelor’s or associate degree (A.A.) with a preference for biology or chemistry emphasis.
• 2+ years of experience with large-scale liquid chromatography columns or similar equipment.
• 1+ years of related experience in the life sciences industry.
• Proficiency in working within a GMP production environment with aseptic techniques.
• Capability of gowning for a class 10,000 cleanroom environment and work under aseptic conditions in a class 100 environment.

Position Details

This role is a full-time position with a Monday through Friday schedule, working 8 hours each day (5 x 8 hours), with operating hours from 8:00am to 5:00pm. The employee must, if instructed, have the ability to work overtime, weekends and/or holidays when necessary.

Compensation

We offer competitive compensation packages for this role, including a base salary, performance-based bonuses, and comprehensive benefits such as health, dental, and vision insurance, 401(k) matching, and paid time off. The compensation range for this role is $20.53-$27.34 hourly depending on experience and qualifications. Additionally, we offer opportunities for career growth and development as well as a supportive and inclusive work environment.

Physical Demands & Work Environment

In this dynamic role, expect a blend of regular activities like sitting, standing, and walking, with occasional physically engaging tasks such as lifting objects up to 20 pounds. The work environment might expose you to electrical shocks, toxic chemicals, vibrations, or loud noise levels occasionally. However, reasonable accommodations are available to enable individuals with different abilities to perform effectively, ensuring a supportive and adaptable work setting.