Associate Pilot Plant

Our client, a leading biopharmaceutical company, is seeking a motivated and self-driven Bioprocess Technician to join their team. The ideal candidate will have a strong work ethic, a willingness to learn, and a background in Life Sciences or STEM. If you’re passionate about bioprocessing and enjoy working in a collaborative environment, this role may be a great fit for you.

Responsibilities

Cell Culture and Downstream Purification: Support the execution of process studies using pilot-scale equipment (200L, 300L, and 500L). This includes working with bioreactors (both stainless steel and single use), chromatography skids, and filtration systems.

Routine Tasks: Prepare equipment for operations (Clean-In-Place and Steam-In-Place), compound media and buffer solutions, perform aseptic operations, and collect in-process samples using laboratory analyzers.

Scientific Principles: Apply scientific principles during experiments and analyze experimental data.

Documentation: Document data and process information following good documentation practices.

Safety and Compliance: Perform laboratory safety evaluations and minor equipment maintenance. Maintain laboratory standards with a focus on safety and quality.

Collaborate with the team to execute cell culture, harvest, and downstream purification process studies.

Maintain laboratory standards, ensuring safety and quality.

Contribute to the success of the team by following established plans and procedures.

Requirements

Top 3 Must-Have Skill Sets:

Knowledge of process data compilation and analysis.

Demonstrated problem-solving capabilities and excellent attention to detail.

Excellent written and verbal communication skills.'

Basic Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree in engineering or science OR

Associates degree and 1 year of experience in a laboratory or manufacturing setting OR

High school/GED and 2 years of experience in a laboratory or manufacturing setting

Ability to work weekends

Preferred Qualifications

Prior hands-on experience in pilot- or large-scale cell culture or downstream purification process development or manufacturing.

Familiarity with automated computer-controlled biopharmaceutical equipment.

Knowledge of process data compilation and analysis.

Demonstrated problem-solving capabilities and excellent attention to detail.

Strong written and verbal communication skills.