Manufacturing Technician I​/II​/III - MA; 1st Shift

Lexington, MA

Genezen is a rapidly growing gene therapy company that develops GMP viral vectors and provides cell transduction services for clinical trials. Our mission is to advance new cures through innovative, collaborative manufacturing.

Manufacturing Technician performs all required process steps and in‑process controls, collaborating with MSAT, QC, QA, Engineering, and Validation. Responsible for routine and non‑routine manufacturing operations in Cell Culture, Purification, and Solution & Equipment Prep areas. Operates production equipment according to SOPs for clinical and/or commercial product production. Reports to the Manufacturing Supervisor.

• Conduct daily and top‑of‑shift meetings, ensuring information is shared between shifts
• Perform weekly/monthly walkthroughs to maintain a safe and compliant environment
• Maintain orderliness of the process area, stocking supplies in collaboration with Supply Chain
• Apply aseptic techniques and troubleshoot per SOPs
• Execute routine and non‑routine production operations per the schedule, including off‑shift support when needed
• Document operations in Batch Production Records, Solution records, and other logs
• Review BPRs, SLRs, logbooks, and forms for accuracy
• Operate safely and report safety risks and hazards
• Work holidays and overtime as required to support the manufacturing process

• Schedule and perform equipment cleaning and standardization
• Support product change‑over activities
• Participate in equipment and process qualification when needed
• Escalate work requests to senior technicians via the work‑request system

• Propose and implement process and documentation improvements
• Contribute to continuous improvement initiatives
• Develop a personal development plan and provide annual self‑assessment

• High school diploma plus 2‑4 years cGMP industry experience, or an Associate’s Degree in Life Sciences/Engineering with 1 year cGMP, or a Bachelor’s degree with 1‑2 years experience
• Manufacturing experience or a relevant degree
• Experience in a comparable position, preferably in an industrial setting
• Ability to adhere to EMA/FDA policies and procedures
• Hands‑on documentation writing and review
• Experience in bio‑manufacturing unit operations (USP and/or DSP)
• Strong written and oral communication skills
• Work within SOPs and scientific methods
• Capable of lifting up to 40 lbs
• Adaptable to changing shift schedules
• Criminal background check required
• Other duties as assigned

• Process‑oriented mindset
• Self‑organized; initiative
• Professional communication across diverse levels and channels
• Flexible in challenging environments
• Intrinsic motivation

• Regular sitting for extended periods
• Frequent standing, walking, balancing, stooping, kneeling, crouching; use of hands, reach arms
• Occasional walking, climbing, balancing
• Frequent lifting up to 20 lbs; rarely up to 40 lbs
• Frequent use of close vision
• Daily communication via talking, hearing, telephone, and e‑mail

• Paid vacation days, based on tenure
• 401(k) plan with company match up to 6% of salary, vested immediately
• Choice of several healthcare plans
• FSA and HSA programs
• Employer‑paid basic term life / personal accident insurance
• Voluntary disability and universal life / personal accident insurance

• Genezen is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
• Genezen participates in EVerify.
• Genezen does not sponsor visas; all candidates must be eligible to work in the United States.
• Position requires a criminal background check.