Operate and maintain cell culture bioreactors (Wave and 100L – 2000L disposable STR/SUB) in batch, fed-batch, and perfusion modes.
Responsible for cell culture expansions and aseptic techniques (thaw cell banks -1mL vial through cell culture expansion and maintenance - up to 15L spinner flasks performed in a BSC).
Operate and maintain equipment - NOVA analyzers, pH meters, CO2 analyzers, pH and DO simulators, microscope, pipettors, Vi-Cell cell counter, balance, scale, MFCS, Rees, and Delta V.
Harvest operations - pod filtration, 3M filtration, and TFF system.
Schedule vendor service appointments for equipment.
Purchase necessary equipment and associated materials that are needed or low in supply.
Help create and actively support 5S, Area Improvement, and Safety Team initiatives to ensure a Continuous Improvement culture throughout the department.
Operate Sartocheck filter integrity testers.
Maintain cleanroom facility and equipment.
cGMP Documentation.
Revise and initiate Batch Production Records (BPRs), Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs), and forms.
Collaborate with other departments for raw materials, water, testing requirements, documentation, validation, maintenance, and scheduling.
Identify, escalate, and report deviations (IRs/DRs/CAPAs).
Set up critical new manufacturing processes and equipment.
Troubleshoot equipment and process issues in collaboration with Facilities (FAC), Manufacturing Sciences and Technology (MSAT), and Validation (VAL) departments.
Ensure that equipment and material are available as required for each production run.
Identify the technical, procedural, and equipment issues that hinder production and compliance. Inform support departments and manager as needed.
Assist in the transfer of technology from PD and MSAT to cGMP Manufacturing.
Assist with periodic technical and compliance investigations, inspections, and audits.
Report all unsafe activities to manager and/or Human Resources.
Participate in proactive team efforts to achieve departmental and company goals.
Communicate with team members, supervisors, and members of other departments, as appropriate, to assure prompt resolution of problems.
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A dedicated biologics contract development and manufacturing organization (CDMO) providing development and manufacturing services for pharmaceutical and biotechnology companies.