Sr. Biopharmaceutical Processing Technician

Biopharmaceutical Processing Technician

Join our team as a Biopharmaceutical Processing Technician and play a pivotal role in the manufacture of Commercial and Clinical Biologics. You will operate within a Current Good Manufacturing Practices (cGMP) environment, focusing on both Upstream (cell culture) and Downstream (chromatography) processes. This position offers a unique opportunity to work alongside a team of exceptional professionals, ensuring the flawless execution of manufacturing batch records, work instructions, and Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs). Your meticulous attention to detail and proactive approach will be critical in maintaining cGMP standards and contributing to the success of our manufacturing operations.

Responsibilities:

• Execute manufacturing batch records, work instructions, and SOPs with a focus on 'right the first time' executions.
• Assist with batch record reconciliation and maintain suite, supplies, equipment, logbooks, and data according to site SOPs and policies.
• Document all activities to meet cGMP requirements, complete document reviews and revisions, and provide daily record reviews and feedback.
• Participate in shift exchanges, one-on-one meetings, and other meetings as needed to facilitate area needs.
• Support quality investigations by answering questions and suggesting improvements.
• Practice and promote safe work habits, adhering to safety procedures and guidelines.
• Critically evaluate processes, using foresight and prioritization to interpret production schedules and complete tasks.
• Manufacture buffers and simple bulk reagents per manufacturing procedures with limited supervision.
• Participate in process improvement projects.
• Review all area documents and assist in the manufacture of controls and calibrators, completing batch records following cGMPs.
• Perform in-process assays using equipment such as spectrophotometers, pH meters, and clinical analyzers.
• Weigh, transfer, and mix chemicals, and perform product filtrations.
• Clean and steam steel tanks (CIP/SIP), prepare glassware and steel tanks for sterilization, and operate autoclave.
• Maintain lab equipment including pumps, pH meters, and flow meters.
• Monitor stocks of common lab supplies, respond to emergency notifications, and communicate issues to department leads or managers.
• Be flexible with hours and work on weekends as required.

Essential Skills:

• Bachelor's Degree in Science with experience in aseptic technique, cell culturing, pipetting, chromatography, or biochemistry.
• Minimum of 2 years of work experience in manufacturing, operation, production, lab setting, or related field.
• Knowledge of cGMP practices, aseptic techniques, or chemical concepts.
• Subject Matter Expert on upstream processing steps.

Pay and Benefits:

The pay range for this position is $28.00/hr.

Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following:

• Medical, dental & vision
• Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital
• 401(k) Retirement Plan Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available
• Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents)
• Short and long-term disability
• Health Spending Account (HSA)
• Transportation benefits
• Employee Assistance Program
• Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)

Workplace Type:

This is a fully onsite position in Saint Louis, MO.

Application Deadline:

This position is anticipated to close on Oct 16, 2025.