Technician, Mammalian Manufacturing

Our purpose is to bring hope to life by enabling life-changing therapies for patients around the globe creating a healthier and happier tomorrow. Our mission is to work side by side with our customers in order to improve patients lives by bringing new biopharmaceuticals to market.

About the Job

You will be part of our downstream production area in SYD22 a new state-of-the-art facility currently in ramp-up mode. Production covers preclinical clinical and commercial products for a wide range of international clients.

The team consists of highly skilled technicians and academics who operate with a high level of professionalism and collaborate closely with key partners including QA QC PLE PE and Manufacturing Product Support.

As a Technician in Downstream / Buffer Preparation you will be responsible for planning and executing selected steps in the protein purification production process in a cGMP-regulated environment.

Your Work Will Include

• Executing daily production activities including batch documentation and daily reviews

• Supporting onboarding and training of new technicians and colleagues while taking ownership of your own learning and development

• Demonstrating behavior in line with AGC Biologics Code of Conduct

• Consistently working in compliance with regulatory and quality systems (e.g. TrackWise)

• Following GMP MPRs and approved procedures at all times

• Contributing continuous improvement ideas and actively participating in implementation

• Participating in and supporting daily production planning

• Assisting with troubleshooting production-related challenges and ad hoc tasks

• Working independently and reliably with both routine production tasks and ad hoc assignments

What We Offer

• A hands-on operational role in a modern downstream production facility supporting preclinical clinical and commercial manufacturing

• An international work environment within AGC Biologics with close collaboration across functions such as QA QC and Manufacturing Support

• Competitive employment terms including salary pension health insurance and employee benefits in accordance with local agreements

• Access to a paid canteen arrangement with meals prepared by professional chefs

• An active Employee Club offering social events and fun activities throughout the year

• Good opportunities to receive discounts during the year on a variety of leisure activities and experiences

• A strong focus on safety quality and compliance supported by structured processes and clear expectations in a cGMP environment

• On-the-job training and opportunities to develop technical skills within downstream processing and buffer preparation

• A professional collaborative team culture with experienced colleagues and a strong emphasis on teamwork accountability and reliability

• A structured shift-based work model with predictable planning supporting 24/7 production operations

About You

We imagine that you:

• Preferably hold an education as a Process Operator Process Technologist or Industrial Operator

• Preferably have 2 years of experience from the biopharmaceutical industry and have worked in a cGMP environment

• Have experience with protein purification using chromatography systems such as ÄKTA Ready or ÄKTA Process

• Have experience preparing buffers according to recipes defined in production records

• Have experience with LEAN 5S and continuous improvement initiatives

• Collaborate effectively and communicate clearly and constructively

• Can speak read and understand English fluently

As a person you are positive flexible and motivated by taking on new assignments and responsibilities. You thrive in a dynamic production environment and are able to handle change and unpredictability.

The position is shift-based according to a defined shift plan. Production operates 24/7 including weekends and holidays and you will be expected to work during these periods depending on your assigned shifts.

Application

We are eager to welcome a new colleague as soon as possible.

Please apply exclusively through our recruitment system; applications submitted via other channels will not be considered. Applications are reviewed on a rolling basis until the position is filled.

To support an inclusive and unbiased recruitment process please do not include a photo in your CV. We are committed to fair hiring practices and place strong emphasis on diversity and inclusion.

Our culture at AGC Biologics is defined by the six core values: Knowledge Trust Quality Ingenuity Accountability and Teamwork. Our core values stem from our team members and are embedded into our DNA. They provide a common language and understanding of how we as an organization are connected across three continents. Our core values serve as a compass and reminder of how we achieve our purpose of bringing hope to life for patients around the globe.

AGC Biologics is a leading global biopharmaceutical Contract Development and Manufacturing Organization (CDMO) with a strong commitment to delivering the highest standard of service as we work side-by-side with our clients and partners every step of the way. We provide world-class development and manufacture of mammalian and microbial-based therapeutic proteins plasmid DNA (pDNA) messenger RNA (mRNA) viral vectors and genetically engineered cells. Our global network spans the U.S. Europe and Asia with cGMP-compliant facilities in Seattle Washington; Boulder and Longmont Colorado; Copenhagen Denmark; Heidelberg Germany; Milan Italy; and Chiba Japan. We currently employ more than 2500 employees worldwide. Our commitment to continuous innovation fosters the technical creativity to solve our clients most complex challenges including specialization in fast-track projects and rare diseases. AGC Biologics is the partner of choice. To learn more visit.Want to keep posted about our growth and learn more about our company Follow us on LinkedIn and give us a quick Like on Facebook!

AGC Biologics offers a highly competitive compensation package and a friendly collaborative culture that values personal initiative and professional achievement. AGC Biologics is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age ancestry color family or medical care leave gender identity or expression genetic information marital status medical condition national origin physical or mental disability political affiliation protected veteran status race religion sexual orientation or any other characteristic protected by applicable laws regulations and ordinances.