Biotech Manufacturing Associate

Biotech Manufacturing Associate Reagents

Location
Bedford MA 100% Onsite

Assignment
1-year anticipated contract with possibility of extension
Schedule
MondayFriday 6:00 AM2:30 PM or 7:00 AM3:30 PM
Schedule may have some flexibility.
Important: This position requires participation in a rotating weekend schedule after training. Weekend work is mandatory to maintain the Matrigel production cycle.

Position Overview

We are seeking a Biotech Manufacturing Associate to support production activities within a biotechnology manufacturing facility. This position will work in the Reagents area and manufacture Matrigel using established laboratory and production processes.

The ideal candidate will have hands-on experience in a biotechnology pharmaceutical laboratory or life sciences environment and be comfortable working in a controlled manufacturing setting while following detailed procedures GMP practices and safety requirements.

Key Responsibilities

• Manufacture Matrigel using established and well-defined production processes.
• Prepare buffers and materials required for production runs.
• Set up and operate laboratory and manufacturing equipment.
• Perform production processes involving:
  • Centrifugation
  • Buffer extraction
  • Filtration
  • Dialysis
• Follow established SOPs and production procedures.
• Document production activities and perform transactions within an ERP system.
• Work closely with Quality Assurance to identify and address non-conformance issues.
• Maintain a clean organized and compliant work environment.
• Follow all applicable safety quality and manufacturing procedures.
• Support cross-training and development of additional manufacturing skills.
• Work effectively as part of a team to meet production requirements.

Working Environment

This is a hands-on manufacturing position within a biotechnology/life sciences facility.

The employee may work in:

• Cleanroom environments
• General laboratory areas
• Cold rooms ranging from approximately 2C to -20C
• Controlled environments requiring designated PPE

The position may require:

• Frequent lifting and movement of materials weighing up to 50 lbs.
• Handling of hazardous materials in controlled environments.
• Strict adherence to safety and laboratory procedures.

Required Qualifications

• High School Diploma or higher.
• 13 years of experience preferred in biotechnology laboratory life sciences pharmaceutical manufacturing or a related environment.
• Hands-on experience working with laboratory equipment and tools.
• Ability to follow detailed instructions SOPs and production requirements.
• Strong teamwork and communication skills.
• Willingness to cross-train and become proficient in multiple manufacturing processes.
• Ability to work the required weekday schedule and participate in the mandatory rotating weekend schedule .

Preferred Qualifications

• Biotechnology or biopharmaceutical manufacturing experience.
• GMP or regulated manufacturing experience.
• Cleanroom experience.
• Experience with buffer or reagent preparation.
• Experience with centrifugation filtration dialysis or similar laboratory processes.
• ERP/SAP experience.
• Knowledge of 5S or Lean Manufacturing principles.

Ideal Candidate

The ideal candidate is a hands-on Biotech Manufacturing Associate Laboratory Technician Manufacturing Technician or Bioprocessing Technician who is comfortable working in a controlled laboratory/manufacturing environment.

Candidates from biotechnology pharmaceutical biopharmaceutical life sciences cell culture diagnostics or laboratory reagent manufacturing environments are strongly encouraged to apply

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