Associate Bioproduction Technologist

The Associate Bioproduction Technologist will participate in and support manufacturing of Vyriad’s oncolytic viruses and other biologics for clinical trials. The Associate Bioproduction Technologist will support manufacturing operations by ensuring readiness of equipment and supplies, perform all aspects of upstream cell culture manufacturing using aseptic processing, reviews, edits, completes, and revises batch records, and SOPs in accordance with cGMP standards. The Associate Bioproduction Technologist will also assist with equipment and process validations, training of team members, and performing in process sampling for QC testing.

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• Performs all aspects of cGMP manufacturing of clinical-grade viruses and viral vectors following established SOPs.
• Performs preclinical grade viral vector production, scale-up, and process development.
• Reviews, edits, completes and revises batch records, worksheets, and SOPs in accordance with Good Document practices.
• Prepares reagents and ensures inventory for the manufacture of clinical and preclinical viral vectors.
• Performs set up, dismantling, and maintenance of equipment and ensures equipment is ready for production operations.
• Performs manufacturing level maintenance on equipment.
• Maintains manufacturing equipment and records.
• Assists with facility cleaning, changeover, and staging of materials.
• Collaborates closely with the Process Development, Quality Control, and Quality Assurance teams.
• Performs additional duties as assigned.

• Degree (Bachelors) in Biology, Scientific, Engineering, or Healthcare subject area.

• Prior laboratory experience in research and aseptic cell culture techniques desirable.
• Ability to apply scientific principles utilized to solve operational, as well as routine production tasks.
• Excellent documentation skills including comprehension, review and establishing Batch Production Records, SOPs, deviations, and summary reports.

• Prolonged periods of sitting at a desk and working on a computer.
• Group Healthcare Plan, including company paid dental and vision.
• Short- and long-term disability, life and AD&G insurance.