Bioprocess Associate Day Shift

Role: Bioprocess Associate
Location: East Syracuse, NY, 13057
Duration: This is a 6-month position, starts ASAP.
Shift: 06:00 AM - 06:00 PM
Schedule: Fixed shift schedule. 36 hours the first week, 48 hours the next week, alternating.
Must be willing to work scheduled holidays, weekends, and overtime. This is a DAY shift role.
Comments/Special Instructions:
This is a 36/48 hours rotating shift schedule that works weekends and holidays depending on how the schedule falls.
Position Overview:

• Work is performed in a biologics manufacturing environment with classified areas requiring clean hygiene, specified gowning, and personal protective equipment (PPE). This is not a lab position.
• This is an entry level position that will train for proficiency within assigned functional area(s). Biologics orientation and job function training will be provided. 100% Onsite.
• Primary Responsibilities:
• Set-up, operation, and cleaning of process equipment including manipulation of valves, hoses, clamps, piping, etc.
• Prepare buffers, media, and reagents up to 2000L.
• Monitor process parameters and escalate abnormal conditions.
• Maintain accurate documentation.
• Sustain a clean and orderly work environment.
• Achieve and maintain proficiency of above responsibilities through training.
• This position includes physical demands which may involve bending, twisting, squatting, kneeling, climbing, or reaching as well as infrequent unassisted lifting (not to exceed 50lb)
• This role will require handling and working with hazardous materials such as caustic, acid and steam.

Requirements:

• High school diploma
• Ability to adhere to written instruction, verify data, perform minor mathematics equations with instruction and accurately document results to perform work safely and compliantly.
• Ability to collaborate with teammates to execute scheduled work safely and compliantly.
• Strong communication skills
• Familiarity with common computer tools, such as web-based applications
• Possess a continuous improvement mindset, a desire to learn, and a drive to contribute to a culture of excellence and our mission of delivering benefits to patients worldwide.

Nice to Have:

• Mechanical aptitude
• Familiarity with general chemistry, microbiology, or clean room operations
• Prior manufacturing experience
• Prior experience with cGMP operations or aseptic technique