Operations Associate

Key Responsibilities

• Be part of the manufacturing operations team responsible for production of autologous CAR-T products for clinical and commercial operation in a controlled current Good Manufacturing Practice (cGMP) cleanroom environment.
• Independently execute manufacturing or manufacturing-support processes according to standard operating procedures and current curriculum.
• Execute manufacturing activities common to cell culturing, purification, aseptic processing, and cryopreservation using appropriate techniques.
• Perform process unit operations according to standard operating procedures and batch records, and record production data and information in a clear, concise, format according to Good Documentation Practices (GDP).
• Perform tasks on time in a manner consistent with quality systems and cGMP requirements.
• Work in a team based, cross-functional environment to complete production tasks required by shift schedule.
• Aid in the development of manufacturing processes including appropriate documentation.
• Drive continuous improvement of manufacturing operations leveraging own observation as well as input of team members.
• Handle human derived materials in containment areas.
• Aid in schedule adjustments to meet production.
• Accurately complete documentation in SOP’s, logbooks and other GMP documents.
• Demonstrate training progression through assigned curriculum.
• Accountable for maintaining a working knowledge of basic cGMP requirements to ensure adherence to compliance policies and regulations.
• Wear the appropriate PPE when working in manufacturing and other hazardous working environments.
• Proactively maintain a clean and safe work environment. Take necessary action to eliminate safety hazards and communicate to others any observed unsafe behaviors.
• Ensure materials are available for production.

Requirements

• HS Diploma required with 3 – 5 Years Biotech/Pharmaceutical experience or equivalent industry experience // OR // Associates Degree required in Life Sciences or Manufacturing with 2 - 3 years of related experience // OR // Bachelors Degree required in Life Sciences with 0 - 2 years Biotech/Pharmaceutical experience or equivalent industry experience.
• Interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram or schedule form.
• Solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists.
• Add, subtract, multiply and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals.
• Knowledge and ability to operate manufacturing, manufacturing-support and lab equipment.
• Knowledge of Process Excellence Tools
• Possesses solid knowledge of routine and non-routine testing and sampling methods, techniques and related equipment.
• Frequent requirement to communicate with coworkers.
• Ability to lift 25 lbs.
• Freely move about the facility.