Bioprocess Manufacturing Technician
Location: Oceanside, California
Salary Range: $22/hour
Join us as a Bioprocess Manufacturing Technician and play a vital role in producing life-saving medicines in a highly automated, meticulously controlled environment. Utilize advanced technology to create complex biopharmaceuticals under stringent quality and safety standards.
Key Responsibilities
Operate sophisticated manufacturing systems: Follow detailed product recipes and standard operating procedures (SOPs) for equipment operation in raw material dispensing, cell culture, and purification.
Document and maintain compliance: Accurately record each step and maintain records to meet current Good Manufacturing Practices (cGMP) and regulatory standards.
Support cross-functional manufacturing: Work in one of the three core areas, building expertise and potentially rotating across:
Production Services: Raw material weighing/aliquoting, buffer/media prep, equipment washing/autoclaving, and environmental monitoring.
Upstream Manufacturing: Cell growth (spinner flask to large-scale bioreactor), inoculation, and cell harvest (centrifugation, filtration).
Downstream Manufacturing: Protein purification (chromatography, reformulation) and product prep for fill/finish.
Ensure safety: Adhere to all safety and environmental guidelines. Immediately report any incidents, near misses, or hazards.
Utilize automation and aseptic technique: Employ computerized systems and aseptic (sterile) practices across production activities.
Facility monitoring: Execute routine environmental monitoring to sustain a compliant production environment.
Cleaning and sterilization: Prepare equipment using glass washers, autoclaves, and appropriate gowning protocols.
Qualifications
Education: High school diploma or equivalent required; Associate's Degree, Biotech certificate, or degree in Life Sciences/Engineering preferred.
Technical Skills: Basic proficiency with automated/IT systems; experience using Microsoft and Google platforms.
Language: Proficient in reading, writing, and communicating in English.
Physical & Environmental Requirements
Stand for extended periods; frequent stair climbing across the facility.
Lift and move up to 25 lbs.
Wear required cleanroom attire (scrubs, bunny suits, gloves, etc.); makeup, jewelry, and personal electronic devices are not permitted in cleanrooms.
Work safely with hazardous chemicals and materials.
Must successfully complete all job-related tests and cGMP certifications.
Ideal Candidate Profile
Fast learner with a keen eye for detail and accuracy.
Mechanically and technically adept; quickly adapts to new systems and processes.
Team player who can also work independently and make sound judgments.
Effective communicator with excellent time management skills.
Committed to continuous improvement and cross-training to expand technical abilities.
Schedule & Compensation
Shifts: Multiple 10- and 12-hour shifts (day/swing/night) available to support 24/7 operations. Overtime and shift differentials are offered per policy.
Onboarding: 3-4 week Monday-Friday (8am-5pm) onboarding, followed by dedicated on-the-job training.
Flexibility: Open shift availability highly desired; assignment to shift cannot be guaranteed.
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