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Purification Manufacturing Consultant

Pennington, NJ 08534

Posted: 12/04/2024 Employment Type: Contract Job Category: Scientific Job Number: 615276 Is job remote?: No Country: United States

Job Description


General Description:
The Purification Manufacturing Technician I / II position will directly enable the initial start-up phase of the Hopewell manufacturing facility and then shift focus to hands-on execution and support of cGMP manufacturing operations.

1)  Facility Start-Up: Focused on cell culture related activities required to design, build, commission, and license the company's first biopharmaceutical plant in the United States.
Essential functions of the job include but not limited to:
A.  Design review
B.  Equipment selection, procurement and testing
C.  Protocol development and exeution
D.  Acceptance testing and equipment/automation debugging
E.  Technical training

2)  Hands-On cGMPOperations: Focused on execution of cGMP manufacturing activities required to deliver the production plan reliably and compliantly.
Essential functions of the job include but not limited to:
A)  Follow cGMP procedures to support manufacturing execution and automated recipes.
B)  Clean-In-Place (CIP) & Steam-In-Place (SIP).
C)  Buffer preparation & transfers / filtration
D)  Operational and cleaning of chromatography and filtration systems.
E)  Equipment & process troubleshooting.
F)  Deviation identification, reporting and closure.
G)  cGMP procedure development and optimization.

Additional Skills/Attributes Required:
? Evidence of good verbal and written communication.
? Ability to work in fast paced dynamic environment with competing priorities.
? Demonstrated ability to collaborate within and between diverse groups.
? Proactive identification and implementation of continuous improvement opportunities.
? Able to receive and incorporate feedback – passion for ongoing professional development a plus.
? Aptitude for learning moderately complex technical systems.

Physical Requirements:
? Must be able to stand for long periods, up to 8 to 12 hours/day.
? Must be able to reach above shoulder level, bend/stoop, push/pull, and handle/grip frequently.
? Must be able to work scheduled 40 hours with the ability to work overtime as needed.
? Must be comfortable in working in varying temperatures.
? Frequent lifting, pushing, pulling, and carrying.  Ability to lift to 40 lbs.
? Regular reaching, bending, stooping, and twisting.
? Repetitive motion and substantial movement of the wrists, hands, and/or fingers.
? Environment requires dedicated gowns, depending on area.
? Work with hazardous materials and chemicals.
? Willing to work any shift.

Education Required:
High school education or GED required - OR - AS/BS/BA in science related field, biopharmaceutical or equivalent technical experience preferred.  

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.