Manufacturing Laboratory Technician Monoclonal Antibody; mAb Team 1st Shift

Benefits Include

• $500 Sign on Bonus
• 4 weeks accrued paid vacation and 13 paid holidays.
• 401(k) match with company profit sharing.
• Tuition reimbursement and Student Loan repayment program.
• Great Health, personal, and family benefits starting day 1.

The Monoclonal Antibody (mAb) Manufacturing Technician will operate in a cGMP-regulated manufacturing laboratory, executing upstream and/or downstream bioprocess operations that support large-scale mAb production.

• Perform laboratory processes using aseptic technique in cleanroom environments.
• Inoculate, expand, and monitor mammalian cell cultures in flasks and single-use bioreactors. Set, control, and monitor key parameters (pH, DO, agitation, temperature).
• Execute downstream purification operations, including clarification/centrifugation, chromatography, ultrafiltration, and nanofiltration. Perform in-process sampling and record results.
• Assemble, prepare, and stage lab/production equipment. Operate bioreactors, isolator glove boxes, CIP/SIP, and other automated systems.
• Perform routine equipment cleaning and preventative maintenance. Identify and escalate issues and assist with basic troubleshooting.
• Complete accurate, timely batch record, logbook, and electronic entries; follow cGMP and data-integrity standards (ALCOA+).
• Learn, follow, and maintain compliance with SOPs, safety policies, and PPE requirements.
• Demonstrate consistent reliability in attendance, punctuality, and meeting deadlines; proactively identify risks and suggest process improvements.
• Dispense and complete production orders in SAP inventory system; support inventory accuracy and material traceability.
• Support production execution, contribute to deviation investigations, change controls, and corrective/preventative actions as required.
• Communicate clearly and collaborate with Manufacturing, QA/QC, Engineering, GMT, and VMRD to meet production goals and timelines.

• High school degree or equivalent required.
• BS in biological sciences preferred. Preference given to applicants with relevant experience in biological production and/or aseptic manufacturing.

Functional skills:

• Ability to read and follow written directions.
• Ability to complete basic calculations.
• Ability to think critically and take initiative.
• Ability to work well in a team environment.
• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision when needed.
• Good communication and interpersonal skills

Technical skills:

• Basic mechanical skills
• Ability to troubleshoot.
• Working knowledge of the metric system
• Basic Microsoft applications and computer skills

Desired skills:

• Mammalian cell culture practices and techniques
• Fundamental understanding of bioreactors/fermenters or downstream purification techniques
• Basic understanding of biological and chemical principles
• Experience in conducting batch record investigations.
• Experience working within a regulated environment.

• Ability to lift up to 50 lbs. routinely.
• Able to stand for extended periods.
• Work in cleanroom/production areas with temperature variation, odors, noise, live steam, and exposure to caustic/hazardous chemicals.

Full time

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