Biologics Manufacturing Specialist

Spherion Staffing has partnered with a leading biotechnology company in College Station, TX to recruit for this role. The primary purpose of this role is to provide hands-on support in either the Upstream or Downstream department. This role will be responsible for working in various manufacturing operations such as vaccine and therapeutic production in accordance with GMP (good manufacturing practice) regulations.

Perks and Benefits:

• Comprehensive health benefits offered and 401k with matching

• Great growth opportunity

• Relocation assistance provided for qualified candidates

Responsibilities:

·       Upstream manufacturing duties include: overseeing cell cultivation process, plate counting, microscopic examination, banking of cell lines and viruses, operating bacterial fermentation culture vessels, and operating bioreactors

·       Downstream manufacturing duties include: overseeing filtration and purification processes by working with various filtration systems (e.g. Tangential Flow Filtration, nanofiltration and depth filtration), chromatographic systems, and aseptic process simulation and drug product filling

·       Operation of general production equipment e.g. Autoclaves, glass washers, incubators, scales, pH/conductivity meters, etc.

·       Assisting with writing batch production records, Standard Operating Procedures, and document and maintain activity records according to cGMP regulations, and ensure other team members are trained.

·       Perform lab maintenance duties by assisting with daily cleaning and sanitizing of sterile production areas.

Skills:

·       Excellent oral and written communication skills, interpersonal and organizational skills.

·       Strong leadership skills and ability to provide training to others on cGMP regulations

·       Good self-discipline and attention to detail.

·       Must be able to work 12-hour shift and be willing to work outside of normal, scheduled hours; as necessary.

·       Experience working in a cleanroom environment in full sterile room gowning and good aseptic technique.

·       Possess effective time management and organizational skills

·       Must possess excellent math and computer skills

·       Safety and following safety procedures must be a priority.

 Qualifications:

Associate's Degree or Bachelor's Degree in Life Sciences or other related field AND 2-4 years of relevant experience, with at least 1 year GMP experience OR

High School Diploma or equivalent AND 3-5 years of relevant experience, with at least 2 years GMP experience.

Work Hours:

12 hour shifts, 1st, 2nd or 3rd shift