Lentivirus Manufacturing Operator

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Job Function:

Supply Chain Manufacturing

Job Sub Function:

Manufacturing Pharmaceutical Process Operations

Job Category:

Business Enablement/Support

All Job Posting Locations:

Raritan, New Jersey, United States of America

Job Description:

About Innovative Medicine  

Our expertise in Innovative Medicine is informed and inspired by patients, whose insights fuel our science-based advancements. Visionaries like you work on teams that save lives by developing the medicines of tomorrow. 

Join us in developing treatments, finding cures, and pioneering the path from lab to life while championing patients every step of the way. 

Learn more at  https://www.jnj.com/innovative-medicine 

We are searching for the best talent for Lentivirus Manufacturing Operator.

Be part of the manufacturing operations team responsible for production of Lentivirus vector for the autologous CAR-T products in a controlled current Good Manufacturing Practice (cGMP) cleanroom environment. 

Duties / Responsibilities:

• Perform process unit operations according to standard operating procedures and batch records, and record production data and information in a clear, concise, format according to Good Documentation Practices (GDP). 

• Perform tasks on time in a manner consistent with the safety policies, quality systems and cGMP requirements. 

• Execute production activities common to cell culture in shake flasks and wave bioreactor, cell counting methods (i.e. Vi-Cell), thawing, passaging, aseptic technique/processing, chromatography columns or filtration(TFF, DF), filter integrity test, GE AKTA systems and/or microfiltration/ultrafiltration systems, purification, automated filler (i.e.FP50) and sterile filling using appropriate techniques. 

• Perform tasks related to single use bioreactor operations including bioreactor setup, sampling and monitoring, and disassembly. 

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

• Aid in the development of manufacturing processes including appropriate documentation. 

• Drive continuous improvement of manufacturing operations leveraging own observation as well as input of team members. 

• Handle virus and human derived materials in containment areas. 

Qualifications: 

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE: 

• A High School diploma with a 1-2 years of related work experience

OR

• An Associate’s or Bachelor's degree in a related field (i.e. Chemical Engineering, Biological Sciences, Chemistry or Biochemistry) is required. 

• Experience in manufacturing, maintenance, quality, testing, or engineering areas is preferred. 

• Knowledge of current Good Manufacturing Practices (cGMP) is preferred. 

• Experience in the Pharmaceuticals or Biopharmaceuticals industry is preferred. 

• Experience in an aseptic and manufacturing environment is preferred. 

• Proficiency in English (verbal and written), as well as, good communication skills are required. 

• Ability to lift a minimum of 25 lbs. and to stand for a long period of time are required. 

• Basic proficiency with Microsoft Office tools (Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Outlook) is r