Manufacturing Associate II

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* Position Summary:

** This position is on a 2-2-3 shift, 6a-6p. The Manufacturing Associate I/II – Downstream is responsible for the execution of production activities for early and late-phase Cell Culture programs within a GMP environment.

The Manufacturing Associate I/II – Downstream must follow the instructions depicted in SR’s, EPR’s,  ’s, SOP’s and forms.

Additionally, must ensure all work is conducted following Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP), Good Documentation Practices (GDP) and Good Laboratory Practices (GLP); including ‘Right the First Time’ (RFT). Downstream is responsible for the execution of purification activities for early and late-phase Cell Culture programs within a GMP environment.

The candidate will maintain a sense of ownership of the production processes, manufacturing environment and facility. They will be exposed to cell culture clarification, chromatography operations using the Cytiva UNICORN software application, viral inactivation, ultrafiltration/diafiltration systems, various other filtration techniques utilizing single use technologies. Various analytical tools (SoloVPE, pH/Conductivity meters) and general biotechnology auxiliary equipment (pumps, sterile tubing welders and sealers, scales) are used on a daily basis.

Following task execution, the Manufacturing Associate I/II will review the executed production records (SR’s, ERP, and  ’s) to ensure GxP compliance.
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* Position Responsibilities:

*** Purification of cell culture products per manufacturing batch records in compliance with quality standards, company policies and current regulations.  The duties required include, but are not limited to, purification processing using various chromatography, filtration, and viral reduction techniques up through bulk fill of drug product/intermediate.
* Perform operations in a cleanroom environment, applying controls to ensure aseptic processing including gowning and cleaning procedures.
* Document each task involving manufacturing procedures (i.e. SR’s, EPR’s and  ’s) following GDP at the time of execution.
* Ensure all materials/items are issued and accounted for during the execution of a record (i.e. SR, EPR and  )
* Demonstrate and apply understanding of current Good Manufacturing Practices (cGMP) and how they apply to specific tasks and responsibilities.
* Participate and be accountable for room 5S.
* Utilize and perform maintenance on equipment per applicable SOP’s.
** Requirements:
*** High school diploma.
* Experience in a regulated industry or demonstrated knowledge of downstream or purification unit operations.
* Ability to follow written instructions.
* Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
* Must be organized and able to focus in a fast-paced, multi-tasked environment and maintain operational efficiency and positive demeanor.
* Energetic, motivated and dynamic individual.
* Must have high attention to detail.
* Ability to work a 12-hour schedule to include weekends, nights and Holidays.
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* Preferred Qualifications:

*** Associates or Bachelor’s degree in a related scientific or engineering discipline
* Biowork certification.
* Experience in single-use platform technology.
* Experience in a CDMO.Salary: $/hour Salary range provided per current averages and expectations. The salary and job title for this opening will be based on the selected candidate’s qualifications and experience and may be outside this range. 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 with 100% vesting in 60 days 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…