Technician II, DP Operations

Job Summary

This full‑time position reports to the Manufacturing Head of DP12 and is a key member of the drug product manufacturing team. The Engineer II will work independently and with a team to support qualification, operation, and overall success of the clinical drug product manufacturing facility, including supervising technicians responsible for buffer preparation, visual inspection of finished product, and other assigned tasks.

Location: Robbinsville, NJ.

Responsibilities

• Perform all supporting activities related to aseptic cGMP‑compliant fill/finish operations, including buffer preparation, formulation and compounding, and visual inspection of finished product.
• Learn, train, and supervise the drug product manufacturing support team in execution of manufacturing activities.
• Maintain the drug product suite in an inspection‑ready state.
• Develop, author, review, and approve SOPs and protocols for GMP aseptic fill/finish operations.
• Ensure manufacturing team members are trained on batch records, SOPs, equipment, and all required trainings.
• Account for schedule execution, adjustments, and performance of work assignments to ensure adequate staffing across assigned activities.
• May be required to work shifts, holidays, and weekends.
• Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• Associate or Bachelor’s degree in life sciences, engineering, or a related field with 0–3 years of experience in biopharmaceuticals or a highly regulated industry.
• Extensive knowledge and experience in drug product manufacturing support operations with a solid understanding of cGMP compliance requirements.
• Previous experience in buffer preparation and visual inspection preferred.
• Proven experience in risk‑mitigation planning and solving complex manufacturing support problems.
• Ability to make sound judgments, pivot between strategic and tactical thinking, and manage multiple priorities.
• Demonstrated track record of supervising manufacturing teams.
• Excellent communication skills; strong team player with ability to collaborate with internal stakeholders, third‑party contractors, and clients.
• Self‑motivated, highly flexible, well‑organized, and detail‑oriented; occasional evening conference calls and international travel required.
• Previous supervisory experience preferred.
• Strong knowledge of Current Good Manufacturing Practices and biologics drug product manufacturing processes and procedures.

Behavioral Competencies

• Teamwork
• Interpersonal/Communication Skills
• Personnel Management
• Project Management
• Business Acumen / Commercial Awareness

Pay

The anticipated base pay range for this position is $33–$38 per hour.

Schedule

• First, second, or third shift available.
• May be required to work shifts, holidays, and weekends.
• Occasional night and weekend hours.