Manufacturing Associate

Position: Manufacturing Associate,Req#: 21009931
Location: Novato, CA (100% onsite)
Duration: 12+ Months Contract   

Schedule Notes: 

Manufacturing operations are 24/7. Please note candidates will receive weighted overtime for the 2nd shift (10% extra) and the 3rd shift (15% extra). Manufacturing Associates must have a degree or 1-2 years of manufacturing experience. 

Shift and the pay rate: 

1st Shift: 7 a.m. to 3 p.m.: $28/hr 

2nd Shift: 3 p.m. to 11 p.m.:  $30.80/hr            

3rd Shift: 11 p.m. to 7 a.m.: $32.20/hr

Job Description: 

Education and Experience: 

• Bachelor’s degree in a science-related area or engineering 
• Associate’s degree in a science-related area or Biotech certificate with 2+ years of experience in a biotech manufacturing environment or other regulated industry  
• Strong communication skills—verbal and written 
• Ability to work in a team environment that includes good conflict resolution and collaboration 
• Displays good initiative to identify areas for improvement and implement solutions  

WORK ENVIRONMENT/PHYSICAL DEMANDS: 

• Consists of strenuous, repetitive work. The following list of physical movements may be used daily: bending, reaching, climbing stairs and ladders, kneeling, and making numerous equipment connections using hands. 
• Independently can regularly lift, dispense, push, and/or pull items with an average weight of 25 pounds. 
• May require work around loud equipment. 
• The use of personal protective equipment will be required. 
• Requires various shift-based work and off-hours  

Key Responsibilities: 

• Operate large-scale bioprocess equipment for Cell Culture and Purification operations. 
• Prepare Buffer and Media solutions. 
• Perform all aspects of processing: preparation of equipment, disassembling equipment, assembling process equipment, performing CIP and SIP of equipment, performing pressure tests of equipment, performing I Testing of filters, calibration, and use of analytical equipment. 
• Display competency with process equipment and automated control systems 
• Knowledge of biotech manufacturing processes and equipment including cell culture, depth, and tangential flow filtration, column chromatography, protein purification, and formulation and/or buffer and media operations. 
• Proficiency with compliance; adherence to standard operating procedures, batch record, good documentation practices, and  data capturing 
• Consists of strenuous, repetitive work. The following list of physical movements may be used on a daily basis: bending, reaching, climbing stairs and ladders, kneeling, and making numerous equipment connections using hands. 

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