Manufacturing Associate (East Syracuse)

Job Title: Bioprocess Associate Night Shift (6pm 6am)

Location: East Syracuse, NY 13057

Duration: 6 Months

Responsibilities

Job Type: Contract. This 6-month position starts ASAP.

Schedule: Fixed shift schedule. 36 hours the first week, 48 hours the next week, alternating.

• DAY: 6AM 6PM
• NIGHT: 6PM 6AM
• Must be willing to work scheduled holidays, weekends, and overtime. This is a NIGHT shift role.

Position Overview

• Work is performed in a biologics manufacturing environment with classified areas requiring clean hygiene, specified gowning, and personal protective equipment (PPE). This is not a lab position.
• This is an entry level position that will train for proficiency within assigned functional area(s). Biologics orientation and job function training will be provided.
• 100% Onsite.

Primary Responsibilities

• Set-up, operation, and cleaning of process equipment including manipulation of valves, hoses, clamps, piping, etc.
• Prepare buffers, media, and reagents up to 2000L
• Monitor process parameters and escalate abnormal conditions
• Maintain accurate documentation
• Sustain a clean and orderly work environment
• Achieve and maintain proficiency of above responsibilities through training
• This position includes physical demands which may involve bending, twisting, squatting, kneeling, climbing, or reaching as well as infrequent unassisted lifting (not to exceed 50lb).
• This role will require handling and working with hazardous materials such as caustic, acid and steam.

Requirements

• High school diploma
• Ability to adhere to written instruction, verify data, perform minor mathematics equations with instruction and accurately document results to perform work safely and compliantly
• Ability to collaborate with teammates to execute scheduled work safely and compliantly
• Strong communication skills
• Familiarity with common computer tools, such as web-based applications
• Possess a continuous improvement mindset, a desire to learn, and a drive to contribute to a culture of excellence and our mission of delivering benefits to patients worldwide

Nice to Have

• Mechanical aptitude
• Familiarity with general chemistry, microbiology, or clean room operations
• Prior manufacturing experience
• Prior experience with cGMP operations or aseptic technique