Manufacturing Associate I/II - Downstream

Job Description 7AM-7PM / 2*2*3 Manufacturing Schedule  The Manufacturing Associate I/II will perform Upstream or Downstream production activities for early and late-phase Cell Culture programs in a GMP environment. Responsibilities include executing tasks per SOPs, batch records, and GMP/GDP/GLP standards, ensuring compliance and accuracy. The role involves various unit operations such as media/buffer preparation, bioreactor operations, aseptic techniques, chromatography, ultrafiltration, and drug substance filling. Candidates must maintain process ownership, facility upkeep, and thorough documentation review to ensure compliance. The ideal candidate should have a basic understanding of cell culture, fermentation, or purification unit operations, with preference given to those experienced in single-use platform technology. Strong written and verbal communication skills are essential. The role requires an energetic, motivated, and dynamic individual who is highly organized and capable of maintaining efficiency and a positive demeanor in a fast-paced, multitasking environment. Primary Responsibilities: Manufacture cell culture products according to manufacturing batch records while ensuring compliance with quality standards, company policies, and current regulations. Perform cleanroom operations, adhering to aseptic processing controls, including gowning and cleaning procedures. Document manufacturing procedures (e.g., SRs, EPRs, BRs) in compliance with Good Documentation Practices (GDP) at the time of execution. Ensure proper issuance and accountability of items used in manufacturing records (SR, EPR, BR). Demonstrate and apply knowledge of current Good Manufacturing Practices (cGMP) in daily tasks and responsibilities. Maintain and uphold 5S standards in the manufacturing environment. Operate and perform maintenance on equipment per applicable Standard Operating Procedures. Minimum Requirements: Manufacturing Associate I : Bachelor's degree in a related scientific or engineering discipline with 0-2 years of GMP manufacturing experience; OR high school diploma with 3-5 years of related GMP manufacturing experience. Manufacturing Associate II Bachelor's degree in a related scientific or engineering discipline with 2-5 years of GMP manufacturing experience; OR high school diploma with 4-6 years of related GMP manufacturing experience. Basic knowledge of cell culture, fermentation or purification unit operations is preferred. Experience in single-use platform technology is preferred. Excellent written and verbal communication skills are required. Energetic, motivated and dynamic individual. Must be organized and able to focus in a fast-paced, multi-tasked environment and maintain operational efficiency and positive demeanor. Language Ability Fluent in English language both reading and writing. Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, procedure manuals, batch and…