Bioprocess Technician / Cell Culture from Pioneer Data Systems
Andover, MA 01810
About the Job
Position Details:
Our client, a world-leading Pharmaceutical Company in Andover, MA is currently looking for a Bioprocess Technician to join their expanding team.
Job Title: Bioprocess Technician / Cell Culture
Duration: 18 months contract, extendable up to 36 months
Location: Andover, MA
Note:
The client has the right-to-hire you as a permanent employee at any time during or after the end of the contract.
You may participate in the company group medical insurance plan
Job Description:
Cell Bank Technician
Summary:
Our client, a world-leading Pharmaceutical Company in Andover, MA is currently looking for a Bioprocess Technician to join their expanding team.
Job Title: Bioprocess Technician / Cell Culture
Duration: 18 months contract, extendable up to 36 months
Location: Andover, MA
Note:
The client has the right-to-hire you as a permanent employee at any time during or after the end of the contract.
You may participate in the company group medical insurance plan
Job Description:
Cell Bank Technician
Summary:
- This role is part of Clients Bioprocess Research & Development Cell Banking team responsible for the manufacturing and testing of GMP cell banks used to produce clinical and commercial biopharmaceutical product.
- Conduct cell bank manufacturing operations as required. Follow and adhere to cGMP documentation practices, operational procedures, and compliance procedures
- Perform cell bank distribution and shipping activities, as required
- Adhere to safety procedures and guidelines by practicing and promoting safe work habits
- Review and Archive GMP documents [SOPs, master batch records and campaign summary reports]
- Maintain cell banking facility and equipment in a constant state of operational and audit readiness
- Collaborate with partners from diverse cross-functional lines to effectively resolve events and issues
- Understand scientific principles in order to identify and solve moderately complex problems
- Make sound and compliant decisions with minimal input that may require choosing from limited options
- Think critically and facilitate the drive towards continuous improvement
- Effectively manage own time and balance workload priorities
- High School Diploma or GED with a minimum of 1-3+ years of experience in a biotechnology manufacturing or laboratory environment
- Bachelor's degree in biology or related scientific discipline with 1-3 years of relevant experience preferred
- Knowledge of mammalian cell culture and/or microbial fermentation processes
- Operational knowledge of computerized systems
- Ability to follow Standard Operating Procedures and work under minimal supervision
- Understanding of scientific principles, ability to think critically and demonstrate troubleshooting and problem-solving skills
- Strong interpersonal, teamwork, and collaboration skills with the ability to work in a complex, multi-discipline organization under minimal supervision
- Excellent oral and written communication skills
- Strong computer skills in Microsoft Office required, especially MS Word, MS Excel.
- Prior experience in a Biological Pilot Plant, cGMP Clinical or Commercial Manufacturing setting
- Familiarity with business systems (e.g. Document Management Systems, LIMS, SAP, electronic Notebook, etc.)
- Experience in mammalian and microbial cell culture in a GMP setting with strong aseptic technique
- Experience in cGMP compliance and regulatory compliance requirements as related to manufacture of biologics
- Workplace Requirements:
- Must be able to gown into cleanroom environment and be standing for ~1-2 hours at a time
- Must be able to manipulate screw-cap vials inside a BSC and aseptically fill at least 200 vials in a single setting
- Must have practical knowledge of the use of Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) to handle hazardous materials throughout site
- Must be able to gracefully manage non-ideal situations under stress
- Must have a change-agile growth mindset for navigating changing needs and priorities.
- This is a fully onsite role in Andover, MA
- Monday - Friday; first shit (possibility for off shift hours)
Salary
29 - 30 /hour