Manufacturing Associate II, Cell Culture (Days)
Job Location:
Durham County, NC - USA
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Job Summary
About This Role
Our factories run 24/7 operations. Our manufacturing teams work 12-hour shifts (either Days or Nights) on a 2-2-3 calendar rotation.
- Shift Details: This role follows a 2-2-3 calendar rotation on days (6:00 AM 6:00 PM ET)
- Internal Shift Details: Black Days rotating schedule
Our Manufacturing Associates perform processing steps and manufacturing support activities in our Drug Substance facility in Research Triangle Park (RTP). These teams are the backbone of our operations each playing a critical role in delivering our therapies to the patients who need them.
Our teams are organized by the steps in the biomanufacturing process that they operate in; including Upstream (Cell Culture) Downstream (Purification) and Media & Solution Preparation. Manufacturing Associates perform these critical steps in a clean environment governed by Current Good Manufacturing Practices (cGMP).
This roles primary focus is on Upstream Cell Culture operations.
What Youll Do
- Prepare bioreactors by executing automated CIP/SIP recipes using DeltaV
- Perform filtration centrifugation and harvest operations
- Standardize and calibrate pH and DO probes during bioreactor preparation
- Perform inoculation of bioreactors across multiple scales
- Support cell growth operations including media feeds and process additions
- Conduct routine sampling and in-process testing to monitor product quality
- Standardize and maintain laboratory and manufacturing equipment including:
- Vi-Cell Blu/XR
- Osmometer
- pH meters
- RapidPoint BGA
- Conductivity meters
- Biosafety cabinets
- Small-scale centrifuges
- Accurately document activities in accordance with cGMP and SOP requirements
- Maintain a clean safe and compliant manufacturing environment
- Collaborate cross-functionally with Manufacturing MSAT Quality and Engineering teams
Who You Are
Youre driven by a mission to save lives and bring a deep sense of purpose to the work you do. Biomanufacturing is complex and you thrive in fast-paced environments where learning agility problem-solving and adaptability are essential.
Required Skills for a Manufacturing Associate II: $23.56 - $30.77 Pay Range
- The following combination of academic and/or relevant experience may be considered:
- Bachelors degree from an accredited college or university STEM preferred and 0 years of direct experience
- A BioWorks Certificate or associates degree STEM preferred and 0 years of direct experience
- A High School Diploma (or equivalent) and at minimum of .5 years of direct experience
- Previous experience in a GxP environment
- Ability to follow SOPs and work effectively on shift schedules
- Demonstrated documentation and data integrity skills
- Understanding of aseptic technique and cleanroom practices is preferred
Additional Information
Base salary offered is determined through an analytical approach utilizing a combination of factors including but not limited to relevant skills & experience job location and internal equity.
Regular employees are eligible to receive both short term and long-term incentives including cash bonus and equity incentive opportunities designed to reward recent achievements and recognize your future potential based on individual business unit and company performance.
In addition to compensation Biogen offers a full and highly competitive range of benefits designed to support our employees and their families physical financial emotional and social well-being; including but not limited to:
- Medical Dental Vision & Life insurances
- Fitness & Wellness programs including a fitness reimbursement
- Short- and Long-Term Disability insurance
- A minimum of 15 days of paid vacation and an additional end-of-year shutdown time off (Dec 26-Dec 31)
- Up to 12 company paid holidays 3 paid days off for Personal Significance
- 80 hours of sick time per calendar year
- Paid Maternity and Parental Leave benefit
- 401(k) program participation with company matched contributions
- Employee stock purchase plan
- Tuition reimbursement of up to $10000 per calendar year
- Employee Resource Groups participation
Why Biogen
We are a global team with a commitment to excellence and a pioneering spirit. As a mid-sized biotechnology company we provide the stability and resources of a well-established business while fostering an environment where individual contributions make a significant impact. Our team encompasses some of the most talented and passionate achievers who have unparalleled opportunities for learning growth and expanding their skills. Above all we work together to deliver life-changing medicines with every role playing a vital part in our mission. Caring Deeply. Achieving Excellence. Changing Lives.
At Biogen we are committed to building on our culture of inclusion and belonging that reflects the communities where we operate and the patients we serve. We know that diverse backgrounds cultures and perspectives make us a stronger and more innovative company and we are focused on building teams where every employee feels empowered and inspired.Read onto learn more about our Biogen.
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex gender identity or expression sexual orientation marital status race color national origin ancestry ethnicity religion age veteran status disability genetic information or any other basis protected by federal state or local law. Biogen is an E-Verify Employer in the United States.
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About Company
Founded in 1978, Biogen is a leading biotechnology company that pioneers innovative science to deliver new medicines to transform patientsÂ’ lives and to create value for shareholders and our communities. We apply deep understanding of human biology and leverage different modalities, ... View more
