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Lead Manufacturing Associate, Downstream

United Statesfull_timeVerifiedPosted 2 Jan 2025

💰 $84,700/yr

About the role

Looking to join a passionate team dedicated to developing and manufacturing life-saving biopharmaceuticals? Avid Bioservices is a leading clinical and commercial biologics CDMO focused on creating innovative solutions to meet the needs of our clients and improve patient outcomes.

Your Role:The Lead Manufacturing Associate, Downstream plays a crucial role in ensuring the seamless execution of Downstream manufacturing processes while adhering to the shift schedule. This dynamic position demands a robust leadership skillset, in-depth knowledge of downstream processes and cGMP requirements, and hands-on experience with MFG Downstream equipment. As the driving force behind the implementation of on-the-job training (OJT), the MFG Lead serves as the main trainer for Downstream associates and Senior associates, leading the team to ensure the smooth progress of the entire process.

Lead and execute the shift activities from start to finish with little supervision and successful adherence to planned activities per shift.
Strong leadership skillset to mentor and train MFG associates and senior associates on on-the-job training modules.
Ensuring successful delivery of the shift scheduled activities by proactively prepping and setting up for current and upcoming processes.
Communicating with MFG management on Process Status and collaborating to resolve issues on the floor.
Monitoring Process Health through process monitoring.
Other duties may be assigned.

Minimum Qualifications:

B.S. in scientific or engineering (chemical or biomedical) discipline.
4+ years of Downstream manufacturing experience.
In-depth knowledge and experience with depth filtration, purification by affinity, ion exchange, hydrophobic interaction chromatography, viral inactivation and filtration, tangential flow filtration, sterile filtration, and bulk drug substance fills.
In-depth knowledge and hands-on experience with downstream process equipment including, but not limited to AKTA ready column chromatography skids, large-scale filtration skids, and Unicorn software.
Track record for analyzing and resolving complex manufacturing and production issues.
Strong knowledge of cGMPs or equivalent standards.
Sound decision-making skillset to resolve or escalate deviations and/or issues on the production floor.
Communicate clearly and professionally both in writing and verbally.
Proficient time management/multi-tasking and project oversite skills.
Track record of strong leadership.

Position Type/Expected Hours of Work:This role is a full-time position operating Sunday through Wednesday on a 4x10 (4 days x 10 hours) schedule.

Compensation:We offer competitive compensation packages for this role, including a base salary, performance-based bonuses, and comprehensive benefits such as health, dental, and vision insurance, 401(k) matching, and paid time off.The compensation range for this role is $31.78 - $42.35 an hour, depending on experience and qualifications. Additionally, we offer opportunities for career growth and development as well as a supportive and inclusive work environment.

Who you are:

You have a "bring it on!" team player approach and an unshakable positive attitude, always ready to tackle anything that comes your way.
Your written and verbal skills are out of this world, and you communicate with clarity and confidence.
You have exceptional multitasking skills and an unparalleled attention to detail that ensure the smooth running of everything.
You are a master at building relationships, capable of establishing connections with anyone, be it team members, clients, vendors, or suppliers.

Physical Demands & Work Environment:In this dynamic role, expect a blend of regular activities like sitting, standing, and walking, with occasional physically engaging tasks such as lifting objects up to 20 pounds. The work environment might expose you to electrical shocks, toxic chemicals, vibrations, or loud noise levels occasionally. However, reasonable accommodations are available to enable individuals with different abilities to perform effectively, ensuring a supportive and adaptable work setting. Your visual acuity, including close, distance, and color vision, will be essential in navig