Position Title: Cell Culture, Sr. Technician Work Location: Hopewell, NJ 08534 Assignment Duration: 5+ Months Work Schedule: May require overtime and weekend work when production schedule calls; willing to work any shift. Work Arrangement: Onsite (hands-on cleanroom manufacturing operations at specified facility)
Note:
100% Onsite at Hopewell, NJ manufacturing site.
Candidates must be flexible to work 7:00am-3:30pm and/or 3:00-11:00pm EST shifts starting mid-August (full production period).
During full production period, candidates must be flexible and able/available to work OT hours if needed, some weekend work, and any holidays that occur during production period.
Potential for extension based on performance, need, and budget.
Position Summary: Hands-On cGMP Operations: Focused on execution of cGMP manufacturing activities required to deliver the production plan reliably and compliantly. Essential functions of the job include but not limited to:
Key Responsibilities:
Follow cGMP procedures to support manufacturing execution and automated recipes
Media preparation & transfers / filtration
Cell culture sampling, monitoring & transferring
Harvest operations
Equipment & process troubleshooting
Deviation identification, reporting
cGMP procedure development and optimization
Requesting, staging, and verifying materials for production activities
Completing batch documentation and reviewing records for accuracy
Supporting routine cleanroom operations, equipment sanitization, and environmental monitoring
Cleaning of the facility
Collection of samples for environmental monitoring
Removal of process waste
Operation of Distributed Computer System (DSC)
Operation of equipment’s such as Clean-in-Place (CIP), Steam-in-Place (SIP) skid, Caustic skid, autoclave, part washer, filter integrity tester, biowelders, etc.
Qualification & Experience:
Evidence of good verbal and written communication.
Ability to work in fast paced dynamic environment with competing priorities.
Demonstrated ability to collaborate within and between diverse groups.
Proactive identification and implementation of continuous improvement opportunities.
Aptitude for learning moderately complex technical systems.
Able to receive and incorporate feedback – passion for ongoing professional development a plus.
Familiarity with computer-based systems. Word, Excel, and PowerPoint a must.
Upstream manufacturing
Use of single use bioreactor systems
At least 1 year of relative experience required.
High school education or GED required.
AS/BS/BA in science related field, biopharmaceutical or equivalent technical experience preferred.
Working Conditions & Physical Demands:
Must be able to stand for long periods, up to 8 to 10 hours/day.
Must be able to reach above shoulder level, bend/stoop, push/pull, and handle/grip frequently.
Must be able to work scheduled 40 hours with the ability to work overtime as needed.
Willing to work any shift.
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At SPECTRAFORCE, we are committed to maintaining a workplace that ensures fair compensation and wage transparency in adherence with all applicable state and local laws.This position's pay range is $29.00/hr - $32.60/hr.
