Manufacturing Associate, Cell Therapy - Breyanzi, Activation

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Our Manufacturing Associate, Cell Therapy team manufactures human blood derived components per Batch Record and Standard Operating Procedures in a controlled, cGMP cleanroom environment under the supervision of Manufacturing Management. Manufacturing Associates adhere to regulatory requirements while performing job functions. Job duties are performed within a team according to an assigned, production shift schedule. Communication of production deviations and assistance with quality investigations are required, as applicable.

Shift Available:

• Quad 4, Wednesday - Saturday (with e/o Wednesday off), onsite overnight shift, 5 p.m. - 5:30 a.m.

*Please note, start and end times are subject to change based on business demands.

Responsibilities:

• Production of blood component lots through selection, activation, transduction, cell culture, harvest, and cryopreservation.

• Aseptic technique is required for most activities: tube welding, connections, and transfers, at minimum.

• Weighs and measures in-process materials to ensure proper quantities are added/removed.

• Adheres to the production schedule ensuring on-time, internal production logistics.

• Records production data and information in a clear, concise, format according to proper GDocPs.

• Works in a team based, cross-functional environment to complete production tasks required by shift schedule.

• Motivated, team consciousness individuals are needed to fulfill job requirements.

• No direct reports will be assigned to this job role.

• Performs other tasks as assigned.

Knowledge & Skills:

• Basic understanding of cell culture, cryopreservation, purification, and aseptic processing or lab technique

• General understanding of cGMP/FDA regulated industry

• Familiarity with Lean Manufacturing initiatives

• Basic mathematical skills

• General understanding of cGMPs

• Technical writing capability

• Proficient in MS Office applications

• Background to include an understanding of biology, chemistry, medical or clinical practices

Basic Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree and no prior Manufacturing Operations experience.

• Or Associate/ Medical Technical degree and 2 years of Manufacturing Operations experience.

• Or High School diploma/GED and 4 years of Manufacturing or Operations experience.

Working Conditions:

• Intermittent walking, standing and sitting to perform job functions; however, ability stand for extended periods of time may be necessary.

• Physical dexterity sufficient to use pipettes, laboratory equipment, computers and documentation.

• Sufficient vision