Job Description

We are hiring a Manufacturing Associate to support our pharmaceutical client's manufacturing productions. This is a 6-month contract based in Novato, California. The shift is alternating Saturdays, Sunday-Tuesday 6:00pm-7:00am and has a shift differential pay. The position requires various shift based work and off hours as needed.

Responsibilities

• Process Knowledge: Understanding of process theory and equipment operation.
• Ability to learn biopharmaceutical manufacturing processes including mammalian cell culture, depth filtration, tangential flow filtration, column chromatography, centrifugation, protein purification, and formulation of bulk drug substance.
• Support initiatives for process optimization.
• Identify and elevate processing issues and support solutions.
• Gain experience with automation systems (LIMS, MES, PI, etc.).
• Technical Documentation: Provide feedback and/or suggested changes to operational procedures.
• Assist in the incorporation of new technologies, practices, and standards into procedures.
• Capable of writing and reviewing process documents.
• Quality and Compliance: Understanding of cGMPs as related to Commercial Operations. Ability to utilize Quality systems (Deviations, CAPAs, Change Requests, Action/Alert Reports, etc.).
• Business: Ability to participate on projects and contribute to outcomes. Capability to learn and support new business systems (Track wise, ERP, etc.). Support trending of defined department metrics.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in science related area or engineering or Associate’s degree in science related area or Biotech certificate with 2+ years of experience in a biotech manufacturing environment or other regulated industry.
• 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.
• Work Environment/Physical Demands: Consists of strenuous, repetitive work.
• The following list of physical movements may be 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.

Pay

• $28.00-$32.20/hr
• Eligible for shift differential pay and overtime pay

Why Choose R&D Partners?

As an employee, you have access to a comprehensive benefits package including:

• Medical insurance – PPO, HMO & HSA
• Dental & Vision insurance
• 401k plan
• Employee Assistance Program
• Long-term disability
• Weekly payroll
• Expense reimbursement
• Online timecard approval

R&D Partners is a global functional service provider and strategic staffing resource specializing in scientific, clinical research & engineering. We provide job opportunities within major pharmaceutical, biopharmaceutical, biotechnology, and medical device companies.

R&D Partners is an equal-opportunity employer.

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