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Manufacturing Associate

Novato, CA 94949

Posted: 04/10/2025 Employment Type: Contract Job Category: Scientific Job Number: 618515 Is job remote?: No Country: United States

Job Description


RESPONSIBILITIES:
  • Operate large scale bioprocess equipment for the Cell Culture and Purification operations.
  • Preparation of Buffer and Media solutions.
  • Understanding of process theory and equipment operation.
  • Ability to learn biopharmaceutical manufacturing processes including mammalian cell culture, depth filtration, tangential flow filtration, column chromatography, protein purification and formulation of bulk drug substance.
  • Support initiatives for process optimization.
  • Identify and elevate processing issues and support solutions.
  • Proficiency with compliance; adherence to Standard Operating Procedures, Batch Record, Good Documentation Practices and data capturing.
  • Provide feedback and/or suggested changes to operational procedures.
  • Assist in the incorporation of new technologies, practices and standards into procedures.

WORK ENVIRONMENT/PHYSICAL DEMANDS
  • Consists of strenuous, repetitive work. The following list of physical movements maybe used on a daily basis: bending, reaching, climbing stairs and ladders, kneeling and making numerous equipment connections using hands.
  • Independently have the ability to regularly lift, dispense, push and/or pull items with an average weight of 25 pounds.
  • May require work around loud equipment.
  • The use of personal protective equipment will be required.
  • Requires various shift based work and off hours.
Requirements:
  • Bachelor’s degree in science related area or engineering
  • Associate’s degree in science related area or Biotech certificate with 2+ years of experience in a biotech manufacturing environment or other regulated industry.
  • Strong communication skills—verbal and written
  • Ability to work in a team environment which includes good conflict resolution and collaboration
  • Displays good initiative to identify areas for improvement and implement solutions

The staffing industry has seen an increase in people falsely representing themselves as recruiters to gather personal information from job seekers. For your safety, do not provide sensitive data to anyone you have not spoken with thoroughly and never provide banking information during the application process. Candidate safety is a top priority at Planet Pharma.

Planet Pharma is an equal opportunity employer. It is our practice not to discriminate against any employee or applicant based on any criteria, condition or basis protected by laws or regulations in the locations where we do business. All qualified applicants are encouraged to apply. We celebrate diversity and are committed to providing an environment of mutual respect. We believe that diversity, equity and inclusion enable us to better meet our mission and values while serving our clients across the globe. If you have a disability or handicap and would like us to accommodate you in any reasonable way, please inform your recruiter, or contact us, so that we can discuss the appropriate alternatives available.

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Although this hasn't been an issue at Planet Pharma, the staffing industry has seen an increase in people falsely representing themselves as recruiters to gather personal information from job seekers. For your safety, do not provide sensitive data to anyone you have not spoken with thoroughly and never provide banking information during the application process. Candidate safety is a top priority at Planet Pharma.