Employment Type : Full-Time
Those who join Emergent BioSolutions feel a sense of ownership about their future. You will excel in an environment characterized by respect, innovation and growth opportunities. Here, you will join passionate professionals who advance their scientific, technical and professional skills to develop products designed-to protect life.
JOB SUMMARY
As we move into 24/7 production, we will have two, 12-hour shifts. Emergent does pay shift differentials for each shift.
Day Shift: 6:00am – 6:00pm
Night Shift: 6:00pm – 6:00am
The Senior Bioprocess Associate position reports to Supervisor/Manager Manufacturing. Prior experience in GMP manufacturing, operation of GMP process equipment and aseptic technique are prerequisites. This role is responsible for supporting the overall GMP manufacturing process, through the application of broad knowledge of theories and principles utilized to solve operational, as well as routine tasks in the production of bulk biologics from microbial and cell culture systems for Phase I/II & commercial GMP manufacturing.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
Reasonable accommodations will be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Operates pharmaceutical manufacturing equipment such as: incubators, wave reactors, single-use bioreactors, depth filtration skids, TFF skids, chromatography skids, single-use mixers and in process testing equipment Demonstrates, understands and adheres to Emergent policies, GMP standards and safety procedures Perform and monitor critical processes, execute routine validation protocols, work orders and repairs Informs supervisor/ manager on progress of projects, transfer of data, process details, etc. Executes batch records according to GMP and site quality standards Generates Batch Records, SOPs and Protocols as required Responds to off-hour alarms as assigned by supervisor/ manager Executes manufacturing cleanroom changeover and activation Supports Validation, Engineering and Facilities personnel in start-up, testing and operation of manufacturing process equipment Supports Emergent QA during audits and regulatory inspections Supports other manufacturing process teams and other EMOB groups as necessary to achieve Manufacturing team goals
The above statements are intended to describe the nature of work performed by those in this job and are not an exhaustive list of all duties. Nothing in this job description restricts managements right to assign or reassign duties and responsibilities to this job at any time which reflects management’s assignment of essential functions.
MINIMUM EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE, SKILLS
HS diploma with 5 or more years’ experience with production processes under GMP compliance OR Associate degree in a Scientific, Engineering or Biotech field with 2-4 years’ experience with or biologic production processes under GMP compliance OR Bachelor’s degree in a Scientific, Engineering or Biotech field with 1-3 years’ experience with biologic production processes under GMP compliance Outstanding knowledge, and ability to apply scientific principles utilized to solve operational, as well as routine production tasks Excellent documentation skills including comprehension, review & establishing Batch Production Records, SOP’s, deviation & summary reports
There are physical/mental demands and work environment characteristics that must be met by an individual to successfully perform the essential functions of the job. This information is available upon request from the candidate.
Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform all essential functions.
Emergent BioSolutions is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer and values the diversity of our workforce. Emergent does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, creed, religion, sex or gender (including pregnancy, childbirth, and related medical conditions), gender identity or gender expression (including transgender status), sexual orientation, age, national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, marital status, physical or mental disability, military service or veteran status, genetic information or any other characteristics protected by applicable federal, state or local law.
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