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Senior Manufacturing Associate II-Upstream

Senior Manufacturing Associate II-Upstream

CompanyKBI Biopharma
LocationDurham, NC, USA
Salary$Not Provided – $Not Provided
TypeFull-Time
DegreesBachelor’s
Experience LevelSenior, Expert or higher

Requirements

  • Bachelor’s degree in a related scientific or engineering discipline with 4-6 years’ experience in related GMP manufacturing operations; or high school degree with 7-10 years’ experience in related GMP manufacturing operations for Sr. Manufacturing Associate I
  • Bachelor’s degree in a related scientific or engineering discipline with 5+ years’ experience in related GMP manufacturing operations; or high school degree with 10+ years’ experience in related GMP manufacturing operations for Sr. Manufacturing Associate II
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills are required
  • Energetic, motivated, and dynamic individual

Responsibilities

  • Perform upstream or downstream processing of bulk intermediates and/or bulk drug substances for biopharmaceutical products
  • Follow written, approved procedures and forms to ensure all work is conducted ‘Right First Time’ (RFT) following Good Manufacturing Practice (GMP)
  • Work individually or on teams to author standard operating procedures (SOPs) or Master Batch Records (MBRs)
  • Write corrective and preventive actions (CAPAs)
  • Specify, commission, and qualify new equipment
  • Execute daily tasks and maintain strict accordance with manufacturing records, SOPs, and GMP with minimal supervision
  • Communicate effectively with the manufacturing supervisor and support groups
  • Work cross-functionally with QA, MS&T, facilities, engineering, supply chain, IT, AFS, and other key departments to ensure successful manufacturing operations
  • Review the manufacturing schedule, executed manufacturing documentation, and ERP orders to ensure compliant operations and schedule adherence

Preferred Qualifications

  • Basic knowledge of upstream (cell culture or fermentation) or downstream (purification and bulk filling) unit operations is preferred
  • Experience in single-use platform technology is preferred