Manufacturing Specialist I/II

At KBI Biopharma, we are advancing science and accelerating breakthroughs. As a global leader in biopharmaceutical development and manufacturing, we empower life science companies to bring new medicines and vaccines to the world faster. Explore your potential at KBI, where innovation meets impact. 

Position Summary:

Responsible for leading technical support activities for GMP Manufacturing Operations in a multi-product, large scale, biopharmaceutical facility. This role will support, but not limited to the following:

• Drafting, routing, and revision of manufacturing batch records, procedures, supporting records.

• Manufacturing process support during on-going shop floor execution, when required.

• Support new equipment enrollment efforts from purchasing to qualification activities.

• First line of defense for manufacturing events. The candidate will assess the event and provide immediate corrective actions.

• Lead implementations for corrective and preventive actions.

• Point of contact for laboratory equipment supporting manufacturing operations, troubleshooting, vendor calls, equipment repair coordination, operational changes and system qualifications.

• Support safety initiatives, compliance & quality requirements.

Job Responsibilities:

• Generation of batch records, solution records, equipment preparation records, processing assembly records, test sampling plans and process flow charts for specific manufacturing process units.

• Manufacturing laboratory equipment: work order initiation and follow up, assessments to support deviations, troubleshooting and vendor coordination.

• CAPA and Change Control implementations, Safety Improvement implementations.

• Manufacturing operation executions.

• Support activities associated with Operational Excellence Initiatives including Error Proofing, Standardization, 5S, Lean Manufacturing

Job Requirements:

Knowledge, Skills, Abilities:

• Specialist I: High School Diploma with 5+ years' related industry experience (fermentation, cell culture, purification); Bachelor's Degree in a related scientific or engineering discipline preferred with 2+ years' related industry experience; Master's degree in a related scientific or engineering discipline preferred with 0+ year's related industry experience.

• Specialist II: High School Diploma with 8+ years' related industry experience (fermentation, cell culture, purification); Bachelor's Degree in a related scientific or engineering discipline preferred with 4+ years' related industry experience; Master's degree in a related scientific or engineering discipline preferred with 2+ year's related industry experience.

Language Ability:

• Ability to read and interpret English documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, procedure manuals, batch and production records.
• Ability to write routine GMP documents.
• Ability to speak effectively on front of internal groups.

Reasoning Ability:

• Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists.
• Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form.

Math Ability:

• Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals.
• Ability to compute rate, ratio, and percent and to draw and interpret bar graphs.

Computer Skills:

• Knowledge of and experience using MS Office Software, Electronic Document Management Systems, Email

Equipment Use:

• Knowledge of and experience using equipment - (Examples include Office Equipment, Biosafety Cabinets, Incubators, Single Use Bioreactors, Chromatography columns/skids, Ultrafiltration systems, drug substance filling operations, Peristaltic Pumps and Other Single Use pumps, Automated Cell, Counters, Blood Gas Analyzers, Metabolite Analyzers, Scales and Balances, pH and Osmolality meters, and other lab and production equipment)
  
   

KBI has a robust total rewards strategy which includes an annual bonus structure for all employees, medical, dental, and vision coverage, paid PTO and holidays, 401K matching, and employee recognition programs.  

About KBI: 

KBI Biopharma, Inc., a JSR Life Sciences company, is a global contract development and manufacturing organization (CDMO) providing fully integrated and accelerated drug development and biologics manufacturing services to life science companies. KBI supports its 500+ customers in advancing more than 160 drug candidates from preclinical and clinical stages to market, including the manufacture of ten commercial products. Recognized for quality manufacturing, KBI delivers robust process development and cGMP manufacturing services across its six global locations in the USA and Europe. For more information, visit  

KBI is a proud EEO/AA employer dedicated to building a diverse and inclusive workforce. We believe that innovation thrives in an environment where all voices are heard and valued. That's why we actively seek individuals from all backgrounds – regardless of race, color, national origin, religion, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, disability, or veteran status – and strongly encourage all qualified candidates to apply and bring their unique perspectives to our team. 

KBI Biopharma, Inc. is an EEO/AA employer and actively seeks to diversify its work force. Therefore, all qualified applicants, regardless of race, color, national origin, religion, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, disability or veteran status, are strongly encouraged to apply.

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