Biotechnologist III (Upstream)

Purpose: 

• Performs functions associated with cGMP manufacturing operations within the biologics production facility including working with engineers in set-up and calibration tasks as well as performing rework and quality testing related to the production of parts components and final materials.
• Completes batch documentation accurately and thoroughly while adhering to the required quality and safety standards and in a productive cost-effective manner.
• Supports operations & troubleshooting efforts during course of shift work to ensure adherence to schedule and production plan.

Major Responsibilities:

Key Responsibilities Summary:

• Performs cGMP upstream manufacturing operations (e.g. vial thaw inoculation cell culture and recovery).
• Works with engineers on setup and calibration tasks as well as performing rework and quality testing related to the production of parts components and final materials.
• Ensures batch documentation is completed accurately while adhering to required quality and safety standards.
• Supports operations and troubleshooting efforts during the course of shift work to ensure adherence to the schedule and production plan.

Operations and Technical

• Adhere to cGMP and safety requirements
• Executes manufacturing operations to perform operations including but not limited to equipment cleaning and set up as well as stream specific operations like:
  • Upstream: Vial Thaw Inoculation Cell Culture and Recovery
  • Downstream: Chromatography Filtration Ultrafiltration Final Filling
  • Central Service: Buffer/ Media Preparation Autoclave Glasswash and cleaning processes Sampling of raw materials.
• Carry out daily tasks as assigned by Lead Biotechnologist or Manufacturing Supervisor
• Accurately completing documentation on time accurately and legibly.
• Maintains inventory levels to minimize distress
• Ensures training is complete and current.
• Responsible for overall plant upkeep during the shift.
• Reports any anomalous processing events to Lead Biotechnologist or Manufacturing Supervisor timely.

Safety

• Adhere to and support all EHS & E standards procedures and policies.

Quality

• Accurately completes documentation on time accurately and legibly
• Reviews documentation for the completeness and accuracy.
• Ensures that all batch related document errors are resolved in a timely manner
• Support in preparation for regulatory audits and inspections

Schedule

• Adheres to production schedule
• Escalates to Lead Biotechnologist or Manufacturing Supervisor in events of unplanned downtimes.

Qualifications :

Education

• Degree or higher in Sciences Engineering or equivalent with 35 years of relevant work experience in the biotechnology or pharmaceutical industry is preferred.

Essential Skills Experience and Competencies (includes Licenses Credentials)

• Good working knowledge of cGMP and regulatory requirements related to Manufacturing is preferred
• Experience with SAP LIMS MES systems preferred
• Possess problem-solving and troubleshooting skills.
• Highly motivated and independent.
• Works and communicates with others in a professional and effective manner within a team-oriented environment.
• Rotational shift work is required
• Higher job level commensurate with experience

Additional Information :

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Work :

No

Employment Type :

Full-time