Manufacturing Specialist III, Upstream

At KBI Biopharma we are advancing science and accelerating breakthroughs. As a global leader in biopharmaceutical development and manufacturing we empower life science companies to bring new medicines and vaccines to the world faster. Explore your potential at KBI where innovation meets impact.

Position Summary:

Responsible for leading technical support activities for GMP Manufacturing Operations in a multi-product large scale biopharmaceutical facility. This role will support but not limited to the following:

• Drafting routing and revision of manufacturing batch records procedures supporting records.
• Manufacturing process support during on-going shop floor execution when required.
• Support new equipment enrollment efforts from purchasing to qualification activities.
• First line of defense for manufacturing events. The candidate will assess the event and provide immediate corrective actions.
• Lead implementations for corrective and preventive actions.
• Point of contact for laboratory equipment supporting manufacturing operations troubleshooting vendor calls equipment repair coordination operational changes and system qualifications.
• Support safety initiatives compliance & quality requirements.

Responsibilities:

• Responsibility Generation of batch records solution records equipment preparation records processing assembly records test sampling plans and process flow charts for specific manufacturing process units.
• Manufacturing laboratory equipment: work order initiation and follow up assessments to support deviations troubleshooting and vendor coordination.
• CAPA and Change Control implementations Safety Improvement implementations.
• Manufacturing operation troubleshooting and oversight.
• Support activities associated with Operational Excellence Initiatives including Error Proofing Standardization 5S Lean Manufacturing.

Requirements:

Knowledge Skills Abilities

• Specialist I: High School Diploma with 5 years related industry experience (fermentation cell culture purification); Bachelors Degree in a related scientific or engineering discipline preferred with 2 years related industry experience; Masters degree in a related scientific or engineering discipline preferred with 0 years related industry experience.
• Specialist II: High School Diploma with 8 years related industry experience (fermentation cell culture purification); Bachelors Degree in a related scientific or engineering discipline preferred with 4 years related industry experience; Masters degree in a related scientific or engineering discipline preferred with 2 years related industry experience.

Language Ability

• Ability to read and interpret English documents such as safety rules operating and maintenance instructions procedure manuals batch and production records. Ability to write routine GMP documents. Ability to speak effectively on front of internal groups.

Reasoning Ability

• Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists. Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written oral diagram or schedule form.

Math Ability

• Ability to add subtract multiply and divide in all units of measure using whole numbers common fractions and decimals. Ability to compute rate ratio and percent and to draw and interpret bar graphs.

Physical Demands

• While performing the duties of this job the employee may be exposed to moving mechanical parts. The employee may be occasionally exposed to caustic chemicals and risk of electrical shock. The noise level in the environment is low to moderate.

Computer Skills

• MS Office Software Electronic Document Management Systems E-mail

Equipment Use

• Examples include Office Equipment Biosafety Cabinets Incubators Single Use Bioreactors Chromatography columns/skids Ultrafiltration systems drug substance filling operations Peristaltic Pumps and Other Single Use pumps Automated Cell counters Blood Gas Analyzers Metabolite Analyzers Scales and Balances pH and Osmolality meters Other lab equipment and other production equipment

KBI has a robust total rewards strategy which includes an annual bonus structure for all employees medical dental and vision coverage paid PTO and holidays 401K matching and employee recognition programs.

About KBI:

KBI Biopharma Inc. a JSR Life Sciences company is a global contract development and manufacturing organization (CDMO) providing fully integrated and accelerated drug development and biologics manufacturing services to life science companies. KBI supports its 500 customers in advancing more than 160 drug candidates from preclinical and clinical stages to market including the manufacture of ten commercial products. Recognized for quality manufacturing KBI delivers robust process development and cGMP manufacturing services across its six global locations in the USA and Europe. For more information visit .

KBI is a proud EEO/AA employer dedicated to building a diverse and inclusive workforce. We believe that innovation thrives in an environment where all voices are heard and valued. Thats why we actively seek individuals from all backgrounds regardless of race color national origin religion gender gender identity sexual orientation age disability or veteran status and strongly encourage all qualified candidates to apply and bring their unique perspectives to our team.

KBI Biopharma Inc. is an EEO/AA employer and actively seeks to diversify its work force. Therefore all qualified applicants regardless of race color national origin religion gender gender identity sexual orientation age disability or veteran status are strongly encouraged to apply.

I understand that neither the completion of this application nor any other part of my consideration for employment establishes any obligation for KBI Biopharma Inc. to hire me. If I am hired I understand that either KBI Biopharma Inc. or I can terminate my employment at any time and for any reason with or without cause and without prior notice. I understand that no representative of KBI Biopharma Inc. has the authority to make any assurance to the contrary.

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