Manufacturing Development Associate

What You'll Do:

• Setup, operating, and tear down of large scale fermentors including monitoring of in-process fermentation parameters
• Ensure batch records are filled out accurately and completely according to cGMP guidelines.
• Weigh out chemicals and nutrients to prepare medium and/or buffer solutions following detailed instructions
• Assist in monitoring of manufacturing inventory and preventative maintenance of process equipment
• Undertake and implement projects with a focus on safety and/or compliance risk reduction, process and equipment robustness improvement, and capacity/productivity/efficiency enhancement. 
• Ensure department is clean and organized at all times and free of hazards and safety violations, maintain areas in high state of inspection preparedness
• Maintain records to comply with regulatory requirements utilizing current Good Manufacturing Practices (cGMP) and SOPs

About You

• AA or BA/BS in a technical field (biotechnology, chemical engineering, bioengineering, microbiology, biochemistry) or equivalent experience, and experience working in a cGMP industrial setting
• Familiarity with bench scale fermentation units (e.g. PALL, Sartorius, DASGIP, Applikon and New Brunswick Eppendorf)
• Knowledge of anaerobic microbiological techniques and SIP & CIP of process equipment, a plus
• Strong attention to detail and strong experience in aseptic techniques, required
• Ability to work off hours and weekends as needed
• A team player with an open, transparent communication style, required
• Proficient in Google suite and/or Microsoft Office
• Must be able to lift 50lbs and stand for long periods at a time

Salary & Benefits

• $75,000
• Medical, Dental, and Vision
• Commuter Benefits
• Life & STD Insurance
• Company match on 401 (k)
• Flexible Time Off (FTO)
• Equity