Manufacturing Associate II

About the role

Piper Health and Sciences is seeking a skilled and motivated Manufacturing Associate II to join a biopharmaceutical company in the Gaithersburg, MD area. The Manufacturing Associate II is a crucial role in supporting the downstream manufacturing team. This position involves operating and maintaining downstream processing equipment, performing filtration and chromatography techniques, and supporting production activities in a cleanroom environment.

Responsibilities

• Execute manufacturing of drug product following GMP guidelines
• Perform buffer and media preparation for downstream processing
• Operate and maintain chromatography systems for protein purification
• Conduct tangential flow filtration (TFF) and viral filtration to ensure product purity
• Perform aseptic processing in a clean room environment, adhering to strict contamination control measures
• Maintain accurate documentation of manufacturing activities in compliance with GMP regulations
• Troubleshoot and resolve issues related to downstream processing equipment

Qualifications

• 3+ years of professional experience working in a GMP environment (Biotechnology or Pharmaceutical organization) with 1+ years of experience working in downstream manufacturing
• Experience performing chromatography, filtration techniques, aseptic processing, TFF (tangential flow filtration)
• Experience demonstrating aseptic technique and ability to work in a BSC (biological safety cabinet)
• Understanding of cGMP (current Good Manufacturing Practices)
• Bachelor's degree in a science‑related field

Pay

Salary: $52,000 - $80,000 annually, commensurate with experience.

Benefits

• Medical, Dental, Vision (through Cigna)
• 401k
• Sick leave (as required by law)
• Paid time off (PTO)
• Holidays