Manufacturing Associate, CAR-T

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Our Manufacturing Associate, CAR-T 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:

• Sunday - Wednesday (with e/o Wednesday off), Onsite Day shift, 5 a.m. - 5:30 pm.

Responsibilities:

• Create inclusive culture that builds relationships with support groups

• Execute operations as outlined in Source Governing Documents (including but not limited to: Standard Operating Procedures, Work Instructions, Batch Records, Forms)

• Executes transactions and process in all electronic systems and adheres to business continuity processes

• Prioritizes safety of self and others

• Reports safety events within 24 hours

• Immediately escalates any/all issues that may impact compliance or safety of self and/or others

• Complete documentation required by Source Governing Documents contemporaneously

• Perform all tasks in a manner consistent with the safety policies, SOPs, quality systems, and GMP requirements including ALCOA+

• Complete training assignments prior to assigned due date to ensure necessary technical skills and knowledge

• Train for proficiency in process systems and some supporting business systems

• Execute the daily unit operations schedule, that includes people, product, and material flow across multiple shifts

• Work within a control cleanroom environment and execute aseptic processing procedures (as assigned)

• Maintain manufacturing environmental conditions (Non-Viable Particulate(s) and Viable microbial levels per controlled area classification specifications) by performing area disinfection regiment as required to meet global Health Authority requirements

• Continues to refine and improve manufacturing process technique to improve individual operational times

• Verifies training completion prior to performing any GxP tasks

• Author Manufacturing operating procedures that are technically sound, promote effective and efficient operations and comply with cGMP requirements

Knowledge & Skills:

• Knowledge of cGMP/FDA regulated industry

• Basic mathematical skills

• General understanding of cGMPs

• Technical writing capability

• Proficient in MS Office applications

• Inventory control and/or management

• 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 Operati