Master Manufacturing Technician - Bioprocess

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The opportunity

In this dynamic role, you will be responsible for producing innovative biotherapeutic medicine by interfacing with highly automated production systems and controls in cGMP manufacturing environment, and maintaining areas in high state of inspection preparedness. Responsibilities include:

• Cross-functional Collaboration & Coordination: Represent the department on project teams, work with technology, Facilities, Engineering, and EHS to optimize equipment performance, and provide manufacturing support to meet production goals.

• Process & Equipment Management: Operate, troubleshoot, clean, and sterilize systems (bioreactors, columns, UF/DF systems), prepare solutions, and monitor equipment performance using automation and facility systems.

• Documentation & Compliance: Ensure detailed documentation, review calculations, comply with cGMP, SOP, safety protocols, environmental guidelines, and handle process metrics to recommend improvements.

• Expertise & Problem-Solving: Demonstrate deep knowledge in biopharma technology, manufacturing processes, and scientific concepts; investigate and address complex issues collaboratively.

• Supplementary Tasks: Manage cell culture areas, perform solution preparation, clean and assemble equipment, execute automated CIP/SIP processes, and operate harvest and protein purification systems effectively.

Who you are:

Minimum Qualifications:

• You have a Degree in Life Sciences or Engineering and 5 years experience, or Associate degree and 7 years experience, or High School and 9 years experience.

• You have a Biotech certificate from approved program.

• You possess excellent oral and written communication skills demonstrated by communicating with other functions and management regarding resolving investigations and theory.

• You have ability to lead department and/or cross functional meetings or project

Physical conditions and PPE requirements:

• Ability to work a flexible shift structure

• Expected to be on feet for 8 to 10 hours a day.

• May climb upwards of 6 flights of stairs a day to maneuver within the manufacturing facility.

• Lifting up to 25lbs may be required.

• Environment requires that gowning in the form of hospital scrubs, bunny suits, gloves and steel toe boots be worn. Also, no makeup or jewelry can be worn when working in the clean room environment.

• May work with hazardous materials and chemicals.

Relocation benefits are not available for this job posting.

The expected salary range for this position based on the primary location for this position of Oceanside, CA is $61,000- $94,800. Actual pay will be determined based on experience, level, qualifications, geographic location, and other job-related factors permitted by law. A discretionary annual bonus may be available based on individual and Company performance. This position also qualifies for the benefits detailed at the link provided below.

This position also qualifies for the benefits detailed at the link provided below.
Benefits

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