BioManufacturing Associate

Currently hiring for a BioManufacturing Associate with a rapidly growing biopharmaceutical company located in Chicago, IL. This opportunity offers experience in both Upstream and Downstream Manufacturing. Ideally looking for candidates with Upstream and/or Downstream experience looking to grow their skill sets.

*Relocation assistance may be offered for this role

Position Overview: The Manufacturing Associate I, is a regular employee in a full-time non-exempt position in Chicago, IL. This employee will be responsible for the manufacturing of Biotechnology products for clinical and commercial human use. Employee employs aseptic techniques while working in controlled and classified environments, some of which require complete aseptic gowning. Must comply with policies, procedures (SOP), FDA current Good Manufacturing Practices (cGMP), and any other government requirement.

Major Responsibilities:

Will be assigned to the daily operations, working with:

• Weighing and dispensing of material
• Filtration systems
• Inoculation of mammalian or cytokines cells
• Fermentation and harvest
• Chromatography columns and TFF operations
• Responsible for in-process testing, such as: pH, Conductivity, Spectrophotometer, Osmometer, Cell count, etc.
• Prepares media and buffer solutions.
• Completes Batch Records and other cGMP documentation accurately and in a timely manner.
• Remove and dispose soiled materials from the manufacturing area.
• Will assure that the manufacturing areas are maintained within the required conditions for clean room manufacturing.
• Will report all nonconformance or events that arise during the shift to the Supervisor.
• Assists in the transfer of technology from Process Development to cGMP Manufacturing.
• Complies with all safety, cGMP and Company policies, practices and procedures.
• Performs other functions as required or assigned
• Complies with all company policies and standards

Education:

• Associate degree or higher in Biology, Chemistry, Biotechnology or related preferred
• An equivalent of 1 – 2 years of biomanufacturing industry experience required