Bioprocess Associate

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Position: Bio Process Associate Downstream

Location: Devens, MA facility

Rotating Shift: A Days (12 hour rotational, 5:00PM to 5:00AM) therefore elegible for a 20% shift Differential.

Key Responsibilities

• Works on routine manufacturing assignments per written procedures that are complex with on instructions, where ability to recognize deviation from accepted practice is required.
• Adheres to Good Manufacturing Practices and standard operating procedures. Weighs and checks raw materials.
• Assembles, cleans and sterilizes process equipment, monitors processes.
• Completes electronic work instructions and maintains clean room environment to comply with regulatory requirements.
• Operates all production equipment within the assigned functional area (i.e. Upstream: Media formulation equipment, glass washers, dispensary, bioreactors, harvest equipment or Downstream: Buffer equipment, glass washers, chromatography skids, membrane operations, column packing skids, etc.).
• Effectively uses process automation systems (i.e. Delta V and Syncade Interactions, OSI/Pi Historian) and some supporting business systems (i.e. SAP, Trackwise, Maximo etc.). Ensures less experienced manufacturing personnel comply with Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) and electronic work instructions.
• Assists with the coordination and implementation of special projects such as validation or complex investigations.
• Revises and creates process documents with no instructions, supports routine process investigations.
• Assists with reviewing batch and exception reports for each manufacturing lot in conjunction with Quality representative.
• Champions areas specific initiatives associated with work safety.
• Engages in and supports culture of continual improvement through ownership of improvement for work processes, equipment and safe work environment.

Qualifications & Experience
 

• High school diploma is required; knowledge of science generally attained through studies resulting in a B.S. in science, engineering, biochemistry or related discipline is desired but not required.

• A minimum of 5+ years process operations experience in a highly automated biotechnology manufacturing facility subject to Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP) regulations.

• Strong knowledge of either upstream and/or downstream unit operation is essential.

• Practical knowledge of regulations such as GMP and company Standard Operating Procedures (SOP).

• Prior evidence of successful participation on work teams where combined contribution, collaboration, and results were expected.

• Demonstrated proficiency in common computer tools such as word processing, spreadsheet and web-based applications.

• Previous work experience where attention to detail and personal accountability were critical to success.

• Demonstrates good interpersonal skills, is attentive and approachable.

Working Conditions

Work is performed in a state-of-the-art large scale cell culture facility with classified areas requiring appropriate personal protective equipment (PPE).  These roles require some contact with hazardous materials such as caustic, and steam.

May work on assignments that are extremely complex in nature where independent action and a high degree if initiative is required in resolving problems and developing recommendations.

Incumbents act independently to determine methods and procedures on new assignments.

This role has no direct reports. In the absence of shift supervisor, the Technical Lead may modify the group work plan, schedule, or assignments to meet shift/unit priorities, maintains operational efficiency, maki