Associate Biotech Production Specialist (Entry Level/New Grad)

Regeneron successfully manufactures a range of biopharmaceuticals for patients worldwide, including our approved therapeutic proteins and those involved in clinical studies. Our Associate Biotech Production Specialists are on the front line, producing our life changing products and have a passion for assisting those in need by using biotechnology. They perform all tasks necessary for the manufacturing operations of both clinical and commercial manufacturing programs.

What to look forward to:

• Competitive Compensation- Regeneron offers highly competitive base pay and employees working premium shifts receive incentive pay, such as shift differential and/or weekend pay. All employees receive equity awards and are eligible for annual performance bonuses. We offer comprehensive health coverage, tuition reimbursement, and qualified employees may receive assistance paying down student loans. Relocation assistance is also available for eligible new hires.

• Work Life Balance- We provide an onsite gym and rock-climbing wall, daycare, physical wellbeing programs, tuition reimbursement, and generous paid time off and holidays.

• Emotional Wellbeing Support – Regeneron prides itself in supporting employees. We provide onsite behavioral health counselors, emotional wellbeing webinars, and Employee Resource Groups (ERGs) to all employees. Employees enrolled in any of our health plans are eligible for additional mental health support.

• Regeneron Culture- We pride ourselves on our outstanding culture! Regeneron has best-in-class onsite and offsite events throughout the year, onsite cafeterias, company affiliated sports teams and clubs, and a culture centered on diversity and inclusion.

As an Associate Biotech Production Specialist, a typical day may include the following (but may vary greatly due to Regeneron’s constantly evolving environment built on innovation):

• Includes all aspects of biotech production activities related to cell culture

• Reviews, edits, completes, and revises completed batch records, Logbooks, and SOPs in accordance with cGMP standards and aligned with written procedure

• Performs manufacturing level maintenance on equipment

• Participates in equipment start-up, commissioning, and validation activities

• Works to optimize, trend, and report manufacturing process operational parameters during routine manufacturing campaigns

• Creates process evaluation reports, process transfer documentation, and process characterization presentations

• Assist with training of new employees

• Performs in-process sampling, Quality Control Chemistry and Quality Control Microbiology

• Keeps process area stocked with essential equipment and components

This job may be for you if:

• You want to support our amazing team to produce the highest quality medicines for patients as efficiently as possible to change people’s lives

• You are driven to challenge the status-quo and develop a culture where continuous improvement is not just a metric but rather an approach for everyone, every day, to do better

• You are not easily frustrated with a meticulous process of change control, investigations, and corrective actions

• You enjoy project oriented work with a career goal of becoming a subject matter expert

• You thrive in a fast-paced setting where your priorities can quickly change based on the needs of the business and our patients

• You are smart, adaptable and great at problem solving

• You prosper in a culture of trust, teamwork and transparency

• You are driven to constantly improve processes and procedures to find the most efficient and effective way to make it happen, everyday

Shift Requirements: Physical

• Ability to perform physical requirements for entirety of shift (up to 10 hours):

• Some physical requirements can include but not limited to: bending, climbing, crawling, kneeling, reaching, reaching overhead, sitting, squatting, walking, standing, driving, hand manipulation and ability to lift/push/pull up to 50lbs

Gowning and Environment

• Full cleanroom attire (Examples may include: including laundered undergarments, gown, facemask, hairnet, safety glasses, safety shoes and booties, latex gloves and the use of sanitizing agents during gowning process including IPA)

• Ability to remove jewelry, make-up and nail adornments when wearing cleanroom attire

If you still are questioning what this role entails, please take the opportunity to view 'A Day in the Life' of one of our very own, Ashley Lebby, to learn more: