Associate Pilot Plant

Our client, a leading biopharmaceutical company, is seeking a motivated and self-driven Bioprocess Technician to join their team. The ideal candidate will have a strong work ethic, a willingness to learn, and a background in Life Sciences or STEM. If you’re passionate about bioprocessing and enjoy working in a collaborative environment, this role may be a great fit for you.

Responsibilities:

• Cell Culture and Downstream Purification: Support the execution of process studies using pilot-scale equipment (200L, 300L, and 500L). This includes working with bioreactors (both stainless steel and single use), chromatography skids, and filtration systems.
• Routine Tasks: Prepare equipment for operations (Clean-In-Place and Steam-In-Place), compound media and buffer solutions, perform aseptic operations, and collect in-process samples using laboratory analyzers.
• Scientific Principles: Apply scientific principles during experiments and analyze experimental data.
• Documentation: Document data and process information following good documentation practices.
• Safety and Compliance: Perform laboratory safety evaluations and minor equipment maintenance. Maintain laboratory standards with a focus on safety and quality.
• Collaborate with the team to execute cell culture, harvest, and downstream purification process studies.
• Maintain laboratory standards, ensuring safety and quality.
• Contribute to the success of the team by following established plans and procedures.

Requirements

Top 3 Must-Have Skill Sets:

• Knowledge of process data compilation and analysis.
• Demonstrated problem-solving capabilities and excellent attention to detail.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.'

Basic Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering or science OR
• Associates degree and 1 year of experience in a laboratory or manufacturing setting OR
• High school/GED and 2+ years of experience in a laboratory or manufacturing setting
• Ability to work weekends

Preferred Qualifications:

• Prior hands-on experience in pilot- or large-scale cell culture or downstream purification process development or manufacturing.
• Familiarity with automated computer-controlled biopharmaceutical equipment.
• Knowledge of process data compilation and analysis.
• Demonstrated problem-solving capabilities and excellent attention to detail.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.