Job Title: Bio Process Associate
Location: Devens, MA 01434
Contract Duration: 3 Months
Shift Differential Included
Shift: 5pm- 5am
Shift Rotation: 3 days on (Sat, Sun, Mon), 2 days off (Tues, Wed), 2 days on (Thurs, Fri), 3 days off (Sat to Mon).
Pay: $35.00 – $37.50/ hr.
Description: 100% Onsite in Devens
Responsibilities:
- Works on routine manufacturing assignments per written procedures, where ability to recognize deviation from accepted practice is required.
- Adheres to Good Manufacturing Practices and standard operating procedures.
- Weighs and checks raw materials. Assembles, cleans and sterilizes process equipment, monitors processes.
- Completes electronic work instructions and maintains clean room environment to comply with regulatory requirements.
- Trains for proficiency in the operation of primary production equipment within the assigned functional area (i.e. bioreactors, media or buffer preparation equipment etc.).
- Trains for proficiency in process automation systems (i.e. Delta V and Syncade Interactions, OSI/Pi Historian) and some supporting business systems (i.e. SAP, Vault, Maximo etc.).
- Assist with the revision and or creation of process documents, such as SOPs and electronic work instructions.
- Assists in maintaining material and components inventory level.
- Supports safe work environment.
Qualifications and Requirements:
- High school diploma is required. Knowledge of science generally attained through studies resulting in a B.S., in science, engineering, biochemistry or related discipline, or its equivalent is desired but not required.
- Prior evidence of successful participation on work/study teams where combined contribution, collaboration, and results were expected.
- Demonstrated proficiency in common computer tools such as word processing, spreadsheet and web based applications.
- Work/study experience where attention to detail and personal accountability were critical to success.
- Demonstrates good interpersonal skills, is attentive and approachable.
- Maintains a professional and productive relationship with area management and co-workers.
Communication and Collaboration:
- Bioprocess Associates will work in teams and have continual interaction with members of his/her team as well as other bioprocess teams throughout the manufacturing process in order to exchange information regarding the batch(s) in process.
- In addition there will be frequent contact with members of the Quality department with regard to inline sampling and variance investigation.
- Lesser but also important are interactions with Materials Management and Maintenance staff for supplies and repair of equipment.
- All Bioprocess Associates/Specialists will have daily contact with her/his supervisory staff for work assignments, coaching and general management discussions.
- Occasional contact with other line management staff relating to specific project responsibilities may be expected.
Work Environment:
- Work is performed in a state-of-the-art large scale cell culture facility with classified areas requiring appropriate personal protective equipment (PPE).
- These roles require some contact with hazardous materials such as caustic, and steam.
Work Direction and Supervision:
- Works on assignments that are routine in nature where judgment is required in resolving problems and making routine recommendations.
- Incumbents normally receive general instructions on routine work and detailed instructions on new assignments.