Manufacturing Operator Cell Culture – Wed–Sat 2:00pm - 12:30am

About the role

This position provides support to a process team within a biopharmaceutical bulk products production facility, focusing on safety, quality, and manufacturing performance under Manufacturing Standard for Operational Excellence (MSOE) 602. Duties are specific to an assigned area: Cell Culture, Purification, or BioServices. Processing areas are PLC-automated and controlled via HMI.

• Cell Culture: Operate bioreactors, centrifuges, and biosafety cabinets.
• Protein Purification: Operate chromatography columns, chromatography/TFF skids, and intermediate product vessels.
• BioServices: Support Media Prep, Buffer Prep, and equipment cleaning/preparation with stainless steel vessels, autoclaves, and washers.

All departments utilize filtration technologies.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and operate equipment according to written procedures, including setup, sterilization, monitoring parameters, in-process sampling, and routine assays.
• Support the process team per MSOE 602 standards.
• Record data, log activities, and monitor processes in compliance with cGMP standards.
• Perform general maintenance and troubleshoot equipment.
• Review batch records for completeness and accuracy.
• Author and/or revise standard operating procedures and batch records.
• Participate in non-conformance event investigations and/or change controls.
• Train and coach junior or new operators.
• Maintain a high level of safety awareness and communicate safety issues promptly.
• Adhere to all company safety, environmental, quality, and EEO/AA policies.
• Perform duties with honesty and integrity.

Requirements

• Minimum of 2 years of relevant experience.
• Ability to understand technical nomenclature, mathematical formulas, and follow detailed instructions.
• Good manual dexterity and mechanical aptitude.
• Excellent communication, interpersonal, and written skills.
• Demonstrated knowledge and experience in aseptic processing techniques.
• Technical and operational experience to aid in problem-solving.
• Ability to meet physical requirements: lifting up to 50 pounds, bending, reaching, stretching, climbing ladders, working in tight spaces, standing for long periods, and wearing cleanroom attire.

Qualifications

• Minimum: High school diploma with 2–4 years of work experience.
• Preferred: BA/BS in biology, chemistry, or a related discipline, or equivalent work experience.

Pay

$19/hr – $34/hr (non-exempt). Placement within the range is based on experience, skills, internal equity, and market considerations.

Benefits

• Paid time off (holidays, vacation, and additional leave).
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance.
• Life insurance.
• Company-matched retirement savings plan.
• Wellness programs.
• Short- and long-term disability benefits.

Relocation assistance is not provided.