More jobs:
Upstream Manufacturing Associate
Job in
Pennington, Mercer County, New Jersey, 08534, USA
Listed on 2026-10-17
Listing for:
Planet Pharma
Full Time
position Listed on 2026-10-17
Job specializations:
-
Manufacturing / Production
Pharmaceutical Manufacturing, Manufacturing & Industrial Operations, Production Associate / Production Line, Chemical Manufacturing
Job Description & How to Apply Below
Pay range: 20-28/hr
* depending on experience
Position OverviewThe Upstream Manufacturing Associate I is responsible for executing day-to-day upstream manufacturing operations in a cGMP cleanroom environment. This position supports cell culture manufacturing activities including media and buffer preparation, seed train expansion, bioreactor operations, harvest processing, equipment cleaning, and aseptic processing while ensuring compliance with GMP requirements.
Key Responsibilities Upstream Manufacturing Operations- Prepare media and buffers according to approved procedures and batch records.
- Perform vial thaw, shake flask culture, seed train expansion, and bioreactor support activities.
- Support fed-batch and perfusion bioreactor operations.
- Execute harvest and filtration activities.
- Perform equipment setup, cleaning, sanitization, and routine maintenance activities.
- Perform manufacturing activities within classified cleanroom environments.
- Adhere to aseptic techniques and contamination control procedures.
- Follow gowning and cleanroom behavior requirements.
- Complete batch records, logbooks, and associated GMP documentation accurately and contemporaneously.
- Follow SOPs, batch records, and work instructions.
- Report deviations, equipment issues, and atypical events to supervision.
- Support internal audits and inspection readiness activities.
- Participate in training programs and qualification activities.
- Support process improvement initiatives and operational excellence projects.
- Bachelor's degree in Biotechnology, Biochemistry, Chemical Engineering, Life Sciences, or a related discipline with 0-2 years of relevant experience.
- High School Diploma/GED with 4+ years of relevant biopharmaceutical manufacturing experience may be considered.
- Basic understanding of biological manufacturing and cell culture processes.
- Ability to follow detailed instructions and procedures.
- Strong attention to detail and documentation practices.
- Effective communication and teamwork skills.
- Knowledge of cGMP requirements is preferred.
- Experience with:
- Cell culture operations
- Shake flask cultivation
- Bioreactor systems
- Buffer and media preparation
- Single-use technologies
- Aseptic processing
- Ability to stand for extended periods.
- Ability to bend, reach, and lift up to 50 pounds.
- Ability to work in cleanroom environments while wearing required PPE.
Position Requirements
10+ Years
work experience
To View & Apply for jobs on this site that accept applications from your location or country, tap the button below to make a Search.
(If this job is in fact in your jurisdiction, then you may be using a Proxy or VPN to access this site, and to progress further, you should change your connectivity to another mobile device or PC).
(If this job is in fact in your jurisdiction, then you may be using a Proxy or VPN to access this site, and to progress further, you should change your connectivity to another mobile device or PC).
Search for further Jobs Here:
×