Manufacturing Operations Specialist

Kelly Science is seeking a Manufacturing Operations Associate for a contract-to-hire position at a cutting-edge client in Seal Beach, CA. If you’re passionate about bringing the latest scientific discoveries to life and are ready to take the next step in your career, trust The Experts at Hiring Experts.

Pay
: $22/hour + $5/hour Shift differential

Schedule: Mon, Tues, Fri 7:30pm-8am.

This client is an industry-leading company that’s leading the way in biotechnology. As a Manufacturing Operations Associate (Cell Therapy Specialist) in our Commercial Manufacturing division, you will be the heart and soul of our organization, responsible for the manufacturing of cell therapy products in a clean-room environment, using patient samples to personalize treatments.

Responsibilities:

• Work with other Cell Therapy Specialists utilizing current good manufacturing practices (cGMPs) to aseptically manufacture commercial products using Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs)
• Ensure right-the-first-time performance of all process steps specific to the operational phase or stage and escalate processing/equipment issues as needed
• Weigh, measure and check raw materials to ensure proper ingredients and quantities
• Rigorously adhere to SOPs and cGMP regulations to accurately complete paper and electronic records associated with commercial manufacturing
• Review in-process cGMP documentation for completeness and accuracy
• Unpack and check materials received, maintain records and reject unsatisfactory items if necessary
• Prepare products for final shipment and maintain records of shipped products
• Examine, stock, and distribute GMP and non-GMP materials to inventory and lines
• Help drive the safety-first culture
• Apply job skills and company policies/procedures to complete a narrow range of tasks
• Work on assignments that are simple in nature, escalating issues when required
• Be flexible and support all functions by responding to shift changes and business needs
• Other duties as assigned

Qualifications:

• High School Diploma required;
  Associates/Technical/BA/BS degree in Science preferred
• No prior industry experience required
• Comfortable with Gowning aseptically for Clean Room environments
• Experience in medical device, pharma, or biotech preferred
• Must be able to read and understand quality documents
• Must be able to read, write, and communicate fluently in English

Working Conditions and

Physical Requirements:

• Ability to sit or stand for extended periods of time
• Intermittent walking to gain access to work areas
• Finger dexterity to use a computer and complete paperwork
• Vision sufficient to use a computer and read written materials
• Hearing sufficient to communicate via telephone or in person
• Ability to lift up to 50 pounds; limited exposure to cold storage environments
• Required to work alternate shifts
• Job performed in a laboratory, office, or utility (noisy) environment
• Must be able to work around laboratories, manufacturing areas, and equipment with exposure to blood, blood products, or other potentially infectious materials (OPIM), with personal protective equipment provided

What happens next:

Once you apply, you’ll proceed to next steps if your skills and experience look like a good fit. But don’t worry – even if this position doesn’t work out, you’re still in our network. That means our team of expert Science & Clinical recruiters will have access to your profile, making your opportunities limitless