Technician - Biomanufacturing, Upstream

Position Summary

Technician - Biomanufacturing, Upstream.

Work Schedule:

6am-4pm (Sunday-Wednesday) 100% on-site. Catalent, Inc. is a leading global Contract Development and Manufacturing Organization (CDMO) located in Madison, WI. This 263,000 sq. ft. GMP facility features advanced mammalian cell line engineering and biomanufacturing capabilities using single-use systems to support scalable production. This entry level position in the Manufacturing team is the starting point to acquiring skills and training required for a cGMP biomanufacturing environment.

• Perform basic Upstream cell culture activities, such as aseptic manipulation of cell culture within a Grade A environment.
• Conduct large-scale cell culture within single-use bioreactors (SUBs) and clarification of bulk harvest product.
• Accurately follow manufacturing Batch Production Records (BPRs) and Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) in accordance with cGMPs with a focus on right first time execution.
• Document all activities in accordance with Good Documentation Practices (GDPs) in BPRs, Forms, and other quality documentation.
• Recognize deviations from the intended procedure and raise awareness through the Rapid Response process.
• Proactively identify safety, quality, and efficiency improvements; actively participate in the Catalent Way (Continuous Improvement Culture).
• May lead "Just Do It" (JDI) Continuous Improvement (CI) activities and engage in implementation of CI projects.
• May coach more junior team members on basic execution activities and act as an "onboarding buddy" to facilitate bringing new team members quickly up to speed on culture and basic workplace expectations.
• Perform general cleanroom housekeeping, including room and equipment cleaning, disposal of waste, and maintenance of 5S standards.
• Other duties as assigned.

• Must have high school diploma or equivalent plus at least 2 years of relevant experience.
• Acceptance of a bachelor’s or associate’s degree in a scientific, engineering, or biomanufacturing discipline without formal experience is considered.
• GMP manufacturing experience preferred.
• Ability to use Microsoft Word and Excel, and other Office systems.
• Preferred experience with Track Wise, Compliance Wire, JD Edwards, DeltaV, Chromatography software.

This position requires frequent sitting, standing, walking, reading of written documents, use of a computer monitor screen, reaching with hands and arms, talking, writing, listening. Occasional stooping, kneeling, crouching, bending, carrying, grasping. Frequent lifting and/or moving up to 10 pounds and occasional lifting and/or moving up to 50 pounds. Must comply with EHS responsibilities for the position. Working conditions will be Heating Ventilation and Air Conditioned controlled.

Ability to operate within a clean room environment as needed.

• 152 hours of PTO + 8 paid holidays.
• Generous 401K match.
• Medical, dental, and vision benefits.
• Tuition reimbursement.

Catalent is an Equal Opportunity Employer, including disability and veterans.