Manufacturing Technician II

Oceanside, CA - USA

Monthly Salary: Not Disclosed

Posted on: 4 hours ago

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

Overview:

TekWissen is a global workforce management provider headquartered in Ann Arbor Michigan that offers strategic talent solutions to our clients worldwide. The below job opportunity is with one of our Biotech clients who researches develop and commercializes drugs. The company focuses primarily on antiviral drugs used in the treatment of HIV hepatitis B hepatitis C and influenza including Harvoni and Sovaldi.

Position: Manufacturing Technician - II

Location: Oceanside CA 92056

Duration: 12 Months

Job Type: Temporary Assignment

Work Type: Onsite

Job Description:

We are seeking a highly motivated Manufacturing Technician to support our Viral Vector manufacturing facility in Oceanside CA. Under minimal supervision in this role you will be accountable for and focused on front line manufacturing of viral vectors.

Responsibilities (include but are not limited to):

Execute manufacturing processes on the floor under supervision while rigorously following batch records standard operating procedures (SOPs) and Current Good Manufacturing Practice (cGMP) regulations to ensure manufacturing operations are safe and compliant.
Ensure right-the-first-time performance of all process steps specific to the phase or stage of operation as well as help drive the safety-first culture at client Oceanside.
Work as part of a team to execute Good Manufacturing Practice (GMP) runs in close collaboration with Manufacturing Science and Technology (MSAT) Facilities and Engineering (F&E) and Quality departments.
Under supervision perform weighing of raw materials as well as electronic inventory transactions utilizing Manufacturing Execution Systems (MES) and Enterprise Business system (EBS).
Under supervision perform cell culture and filling unit operations for the manufacturing of viral vector products in a cGMP environment using proper aseptic technique proper laboratory etiquette Good Documentation Practices (GDP) and sound scientific methods.
Prepare and use single use systems to support solution formulation and filter integrity testing.
Maintain mammalian cell culture in flasks CellSTACK chambers and single use bioreactor systems.
Assist with transfection of cells and harvest of viral vectors.
Assist with manual and/or automated fill of harvested viral vector material.
Escalate processing and equipment issues as needed.
Assist with revisions of SOPs Manufacturing Production Record (MPRs) and other controlled documents.
Assist in the review of in-process cGMP documentation for completeness accuracy and compliance.
Ability to work effectively in an inclusive cross-functional team-based environment.
Able to work off shift hours and weekend.
Additional duties as assigned.

Basic Qualifications:

Bachelors Degree Or
AA Degree with 2 years of experience in manufacturing quality or engineering in a biotech/pharma industry Or
High School diploma with 3 years of experience in manufacturing quality or engineering in a biotech/pharma industry

Preferred Qualifications:

0 years of experience with Bachelors degree in biology or related scientific discipline or equivalent combination of experience and education
Prior experience with biopharmaceutical cell or gene therapy manufacturing is a plus
Knowledge of the Current Good Manufacturing Practices (cGMPs) desired
Excellent skills in Microsoft Word Excel and data analysis
Self-motivated and willing to accept temporary responsibilities outside of initial job description
Excellent interpersonal verbal and written communication skills
Willingness to think outside of the box as well as comfortable in a fast-paced and constantly evolving environment
Ability to lift 40 lbs repeatedly and stand for hours at time
Able to work off shift hours and weekend

TekWissen Group is an equal opportunity employer supporting workforce diversity.

Overview: TekWissen is a global workforce management provider headquartered in Ann Arbor Michigan that offers strategic talent solutions to our clients worldwide. The below job opportunity is with one of our Biotech clients who researches develop and commercializes drugs. The company fo...