Bioprocess Associate I, Purification - Manufacturing (Nights/Yellow Team) At Lotte Biologics

We are LOTTE Biologics! A new company, built on 80 years of tradition!

We embody our core values of being Inspired by Science, Embracing Diversity, Fostering Talent, and Connecting Lives. Our mission is to be the most trusted partner in the industry, with high standards of quality and continuous innovation, to reliably deliver benefits for patients worldwide.

We deliver therapies that make a Healthier World!

The primary role of the Bioprocess Associate I is working on assignments that train for proficiency in the operation of primary production equipment within Manufacturing Operations (Inoculum, Cell Culture and Purification) including adherence to detailed procedures and batch records ensuring compliance with cGMP and safety requirements.  Work is performed in a team environment within a medium-scale cell culture facility with classified areas requiring appropriate personal protective equipment (PPE).  Additional gowning through the processing areas and maintaining clean hygiene is a requirement to control established environmental specifications.

Duties/Responsibilities:

• Trains for proficiency in the operation of primary production equipment within the assigned functional area (i.e. bioreactors, chromatography skids, media or buffer preparation equipment, aseptic handling of mammalian cell culture, conducting scale-up operations, etc.).
• Maintains files, records data, logs activities, and monitors processes
• Maintains area in a clean and orderly fashion to support the manufacturing schedule. 
• Recognizes and reports safety, maintenance and quality events to area management. 
• Communicates status of operations to area management in a timely manner.
• Achieves and maintains proficiency through training.

Education/Experience/ Licenses/Certifications:

• Knowledge of science generally attained through studies resulting in a B.S. in science, engineering, biochemistry, or related discipline or its equivalent is desired but not required.
• High school diploma is required. 
• Experience in aseptic technique and mammalian cell culture is preferred.

Specific Knowledge, Skills, Abilities, etc:

• Prior job related experience required along with demonstrated mechanical aptitude and high level of attention to detail.
• Prior job related experience required along with demonstrated aseptic technique including manual dexterity, pipetting into small vials and being able to close small caps in an aseptic manner is desirable.
• Demonstrated proficiency in common computer tools such as word processing, spreadsheet and web based applications.
• Familiarity with general chemistry, mathematics, microbiology and cGMP operations is desirable.
• Work/study experience where attention to detail, adherence to written instruction, and personal accountability were critical to success
• Demonstrates good interpersonal skills, is attentive and approachable with the ability to embrace a team based culture.
• Demonstrated ability to communicate expectations and results to the operating staff and management as needed to maintain production timelines and organizational goals. 

Physical Demands:

• This position is located a medium scale manufacturing facility with classified areas requiring appropriate personal protective equipment (PPE).  This role will require contact with hazardous materials such as caustic, acids and steam.  Frequent bending, twisting, squatting, kneeling, climbing and reaching is required. Role also requires infrequent unassisted lifting (not to exceed 50 lbs). Repetitive use of arms/hand/wrists, grasping is also required.  This position is a team based position that requires shift work, weekends, holidays and overtime.  Hours are 6pm-6am on a rotating schedule (48/36 12 hour shift shift).

Work Environment:

• The work environment involves activities in a medium scale manufacturing facility, lab space and office space. The environment includes limited exposure to noise ( > 85 dBA), hazardous chemicals and equipment temperature extremes.

Work Location

• East Syracuse, NY

We believe that women, people of color, veterans and LGBTQ communities must participate in the work we do, so we strongly encourage applications from people with these identities or who are members of underrepresented communities. If this is the work that you want to do in a culture of inclusion and excellence with the goal of making our world to be a healthier place, then please apply today! 

http://www.lottebiologics.com/

LOTTE BIOLOGICS was established in 2022, and is headquartered in Seoul, South Korea. LOTTE BIOLOGICS entered the biologics CDMO business after acquiring Bristol Myers Squibb’s Syracuse biologics drug substance manufacturing site, as of January 1, 2023!

The newly established organization aims to become a Global Top 10 CDMO company in the biopharmaceutical industry.  With initial operations in 1948 in Japan, LOTTE has grown to become the fifth-largest conglomerate corporation in South Korea. LOTTE has various business units, including petro/fine chemicals, food, retail, hotels, electronics, construction, and IT. LOTTE has 30+ global locations across the US, Europe, and Asia.

An Equal Opportunity Employer

We do not discriminate based on race, color, religion, national origin, sex, age, disability, genetic information, or any other status protected by law or regulation. It is our intention that all qualified applicants are given equal opportunity and that selection decisions be based on job-related factors.