Bioprocess Associate from HireGenics/Innova Solutions

Schedule:

Hours are 6:00PM to 6:00AM or 6:00AM to 6:00PM with paid 1 hour lunch break.

Openings for Overnight Shift = 2

Openings for Day Shift= 2

Pay period is Monday-Monday.

Panama shift, week one work days Mon-Thu-Fri-Sat, week two work days Tue-Wed-Sun.

6-month contract

Pay Rate: $19.50-$21.00 per hour

Qualifications:

· 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 at the minimum.

· Prior job related experience required along with demonstrated mechanical aptitude.

· Familiarity with general chemistry, mathematics, microbiology and cGMP clean room operations is a plus. The nature of the position demands keen attention to detail.

· Prior experience following and documenting written instructions is required.

· Committed team player prepared to work in and embrace a team-based culture.

· 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.

Responsibilities:

The primary role of the candidate is working on assignments that train for proficiency in the operation of primary production equipment 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 biologics manufacturing 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.

• 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.