Bioprocess Technician

About the Company

Bioprocess Associate – Day Shift (6am-6pm) East Syracuse, NY 13057-(100% Onsite) Contract. This 12-month position starts ASAP.

About the Role

This is a Day shift role.

Responsibilities

• Schedule: Fixed shift schedule. 36 hours the first week, 48 hours the next week, alternating. DAY: 6AM - 6PM, NIGHT: 6 pm – 6 am. Must be willing to work scheduled holidays, weekends, and overtime.
• 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.
• This position will include cleaning of the clean room and equipment.

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.
• Will need to wear a hood while disinfecting equipment.
• 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.
• Expected to participate in routine mopping, spraying, and cleaning of process areas.

Qualifications

• 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.

Required Skills

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

Pay range and compensation package

Contract. This 12-month position starts ASAP.

Equal Opportunity Statement

We are committed to diversity and inclusivity.