Manufacturing Associate, Downstream (Sunday - Wednesday)

About the role

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.

Requirements

• 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 to gown for a class 10,000 cleanroom environment and work under aseptic conditions in a class 100 environment.

Qualifications

• Exceptional multitasking skills and an unparalleled attention to detail that ensure the smooth running of everything.
• A master at building relationships, capable of establishing connections with anyone, be it team members, clients, vendors, or suppliers.

Skills

• Exceptional written and verbal communication skills.
• Exceptional aseptic techniques.
• Ability to gown for a class 10,000 cleanroom environment and work under aseptic conditions in a class 100 environment.

Benefits

• Comprehensive benefits such as health, dental, and vision insurance, 401(k) matching, and paid time off.
• Performance-based bonuses.
• Equity grants.

Pay

The compensation range for this role is $20.53-$27.34 hourly depending on experience and qualifications.

Schedule

This role is a full-time position with a Sunday through Wednesday schedule, working 10 hours each day (4 days x 10 hours), with operating hours from 7:00am to 6:00pm. During the initial training period, working days and hours will be Monday through Friday 7:00am to 4:00pm.