Manufacturing Operator – Sunday–Wednesday 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 one of three areas: Cell Culture, Purification, or BioServices.

• 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 using stainless steel vessels, autoclaves, and washers.

All areas utilize PLC-automated systems controlled via HMI and involve filtration technologies.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and operate equipment according to written procedures, including setup, sterilization, monitoring parameters, in-process sampling, and routine assays.
• Support process teams per MSOE 602 standards, recording data, logging activities, and monitoring processes under cGMP.
• Perform general maintenance and assist in troubleshooting 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 high safety awareness, communicate safety issues promptly, and adhere to all company safety policies, including PPE use.
• Adhere to environmental, quality, and corporate standards 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.
• Physical ability to:
  • Lift up to 50 pounds.
  • Bend, reach, stretch, climb ladders, and work in tight spaces.
  • Stand for long periods.
  • Wear appropriate cleanroom attire.

Qualifications

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