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Biological Technician

2 months ago


Novato, United States TalentBurst, an Inc 5000 company Full time

Position: Manufacturing Associate

Location: Novato, CA (100% onsite)

Duration: 12+ Months Contract


Schedule Notes:

Manufacturing operations are 24/7. Please note candidates will receive weighted overtime for the 2nd shift (10% extra) and the 3rd shift (15% extra). Manufacturing Associates must have a degree or 1-2 years of manufacturing experience.


Shift and the pay rate:

  • 1st Shift: 7 AM to 3 PM: $28/hr
  • 2nd Shift: 3 PM to 11 PM: $30.80/hr
  • 3rd Shift: 11 PM to 7 AM: $32.20/hr


Job Description:


Education and Experience:

  • Bachelor’s degree in the ascience-related area or engineering
  • Associate’s degree in a science-related area or Biotech certificate with 2+ years of experience in a biotech manufacturing environment or other regulated industry
  • Strong communication skills—verbal and written
  • Ability to work in a team environment that includes good conflict resolution and collaboration
  • Displays good initiative to identify areas for improvement and implement solutions

WORK ENVIRONMENT/PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

  • Consists of strenuous, repetitive work. The following list of physical movements may be used daily: bending, reaching, climbing stairs and ladders, kneeling, and making numerous equipment connections using hands.
  • Independently can regularly lift, dispense, push, and/or pull items with an average weight of 25 pounds.
  • May require work around loud equipment.
  • The use of personal protective equipment will be required.
  • Requires various shift-based work and off-hours.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Operate large-scale bioprocess equipment for Cell Culture and Purification operations.
  • Prepare Buffer and Media solutions.
  • Perform all aspects of processing: preparation of equipment, disassembling equipment, assembling process equipment, performing CIP and SIP of equipment, performing pressure tests of equipment, performing I Testing of filters, calibration, and use of analytical equipment.
  • Display competency with process equipment and automated control systems
  • Knowledge of biotech manufacturing processes and equipment including cell culture, depth, and tangential flow filtration, column chromatography, protein purification, and formulation and/or buffer and media operations.
  • Proficiency with compliance; adherence to standard operating procedures, batch record, good documentation practices, and data capturing
  • Consists of strenuous, repetitive work. The following list of physical movements may be used on a daily basis: bending, reaching, climbing stairs and ladders, kneeling, and making numerous equipment connections using hands.