Manufacturing Associate

Work Location: Bothell, WA (100% Onsite)

Assignment Duration: 12 Months

Work Schedule: Sun - Alternate Wed, 11:00 AM - 11:30 PM

Work Arrangement: Onsite

Position Title: Manufacturing Associate

The primary purpose of the Manufacturing Associate role is to complete production assignments with high quality and timely output in a cellular therapeutic manufacturing environment.

• Works on routine manufacturing assignments per written procedures, where ability to recognize deviation from accepted practice is required.
• Adheres to Good Manufacturing Practices and standard operating procedures.
• Weighs and checks raw materials.
• Assembles, cleans and sanitizes process equipment, monitors processes.
• Completes work instructions and maintains clean room environment to comply with regulatory requirements.
• Trains for proficiency in the operation of primary production equipment within the assigned functional area.
• Trains for proficiency in process systems (i.e. Syncade MES and Oracle interfaces) and some supporting business systems (i.e. Oracle, ETQ, BMRAM etc.).
• Assist with the revision and or creation of process documents, such as SOPs and electronic work instructions.
• Assists in maintaining material and components inventory level.
• Supports safe work environment.
• Work in teams and have continual interaction with members of his/her team as well as other manufacturing teams throughout the production process in order to exchange information regarding the batch(s) in process.
• Works on assignments that are routine in nature where judgment is required in resolving problems and making routine recommendations.

• Associate's or Bachelor's degree in life sciences field is preferred. Minimum of high school diploma and/or equivalent combination of education and experience is required.
• 0-2 years of cGMP manufacturing experience is desired or equivalent in work experience or education.
• Proven experience working on teams where combined contribution, collaboration, and results were expected.
• Demonstrated proficiency in common computer tools such as word processing, spreadsheet and web-based applications.
• Experience where attention to detail and personal accountability were critical to success.
• Demonstrates good interpersonal skills, is attentive and approachable.
• Maintains a professional and productive relationship with area management and co-workers.

• Must be able to stand/walk for extended periods of time.
• Must be able to work in a cleanroom environment and perform aseptic processing, which require gowning and PPE including safety shoes, safety glasses, aprons, face shields, PAPR, lab coats, full body gowns, hairnets, gloves, and hearing protection.
• Required to carry and/or lift up to 30 pounds several times per day.
• Required to push and/or pull up to 50 pounds several times per day.

• Position Handles Hazardous Materials.