MCS Manufacturing Associate

BioPharma Consulting JAD Group is looking for an enthusiastic MCS Manufacturing Associate to join our team. Operating under general supervision, the Associate will perform a range of tasks in compliance with GMP standards and Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs). This role requires adaptability, mechanical aptitude, and a commitment to safety and quality.

Key Responsibilities:

• Operate, set up, clean, and sanitize various manufacturing equipment.
• Prepare buffers and media according to defined manufacturing procedures (MPs) and SOPs.
• Strictly follow GMP documentation, SOPs, and MPs with a focus on safety and compliance.
• Monitor critical processes and perform basic troubleshooting as needed.
• Collect in-process samples and operate analytical equipment for quality checks.
• Execute washroom activities, including cleaning small- and large-scale production equipment.
• Maintain an organized, clean workspace and comply with clean room protocols, including gowning requirements.
• Initiate and document quality deviation records.
• Draft and revise SOPs, MPs, and other manufacturing documents.
• Identify, recommend, and implement improvements related to routine functions.
• Review documentation for assigned functions, including batch records.
• Perform rigorous, repetitive tasks as required, working with high-pressure systems and occasionally with heavy equipment.

Day-to-Day Responsibilities:

• Hands-on floor presence, operating and testing equipment.
• Conduct cleaning, sanitization, and setup of equipment for manufacturing tasks.
• Ensure the workspace remains compliant with cleanliness and organizational standards.
• Actively participate in quality management through deviation reporting and documentation.
• Engage in continuous improvement initiatives to enhance operational efficiency.

Requirements

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree OR
• Associate’s degree with 4 years of manufacturing/operations experience OR
• High school diploma/GED with 6 years of manufacturing/operations experience.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Biology or Life Sciences.
• Mechanically inclined with a solid understanding of SOPs and lab safety.
• Prior experience in a high-change or high-volume manufacturing environment, with GMP experience preferred.

Shift:

• Must be available to work various shifts (Days, Swings, Graves, Weekends, Holidays).
• Flexibility is required, as shifts will vary based on business needs.
• Shift structures include:
• 4x10: Sunday – Wednesday or Wednesday – Saturday (Days or Swings)
• 4x12, 3x12: Sunday – Tuesday/Wednesday or Wednesday/Thursday – Saturday (Days or Graves)