JT389 - ASSOCIATE PILOT PLANT

QUALITY CONSULTING GROUP, a leader in the pharmaceutical, biotech, medical devices, and manufacturing industry, is looking for a talented, highly motivated and enthusiastic to join our team. In this role, you’ll work with a highly enthusiastic team, contributing in a world-class manufacturing industry in Puerto Rico & USA.

Responsibilities:

• Supports the execution of cell culture process to include, not limited to; aseptic vial thaw & cell culture flask passaging in biosafety cabinet through benchtop wave bioreactors & 200L & 500L single use bioreactors.
• May support large scale harvest operations through downstream purification to include, but not limited to; chromatography, filtration, as well as, Ultra-Filtration/Diafiltration (UF/DF) using various Pilot Scale skids & equipment.
• Furthermore, may perform additional routine tasks to include, but not limited to; in-process sampling, operation of laboratory analyzers, management of samples, scientific data collection via electronic laboratory notebook(s), compounding media/buffer solutions, Clean-In-Place (CIP), Steam-In-Place (SIP), equipment assembly & disassembly, routine maintenance of benchtop analyzers, escort & provide oversight of vendors, inventory stocking as well as, general lab organization & cleaning.
• Utilizes scientific principles in execution of experiments & analysis of experimental data.
• Carries out laboratory tasks per plan & procedure in a team environment.
• Documents data & process information in accordance with good documentation practices.
• Performs laboratory safety evaluations.
• Performs minor equipment maintenance.
• Helps maintain laboratory standards with a focus on safety, quality, and compliance.

Qualifications: 

• Bachelor’s degree in a related science or engineering field (e.g., biology, chemistry, biopharmaceutical sciences).
• Technical Skills: Experience in cell culture (mammalian or microbial) is crucial, including aseptic handling and familiarity with bioreactors.
• Some exposure to chromatography, filtration (UF/DF), and data analysis.
• Basic knowledge of process automation systems and scientific documentation, including notebooks and batch records.
• Prior hands-on experience in pilot- or large-scale cell culture or downstream purification process development or manufacturing.
• Experience with automated computer-controlled biopharmaceutical equipment
• Knowledge of process data compilation and analysis.
• Demonstrated problem-solving capabilities and excellent attention to detail.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Primarily Monday to Friday with flexibility between 7 AM - 5 PM, but some weekend work may be required on a volunteer or rotational basis.
• Must be able to sit on-site, shifts may be flexible

Quality Consulting Group, LLC is an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, national origin, protected veteran status, disability status, or any other characteristic protected by law.