BIOTECH MANUFACTURING TECHNICIAN

Spherion has joined forces with a prominent biotechnology firm in College Station, TX to seek out skilled manufacturing technicians. These technicians will collaborate within teams specializing in upstream manufacturing, downstream manufacturing, or buffer preparation, utilizing diverse technological platforms. The primary responsibilities include executing manufacturing operations, adhering strictly to GMP regulations, and contributing to the production of vaccines and therapeutics.

Responsibilities

Upstream Unit:

Single-Use Cell Culture Vessels/Bioreactors up to 2000L

Bacterial Fermentation Culture Vessels up to 2000L

Alpha Wasserman Continuous Flow Centrifuges

Disposable Magnetic Mixing Bags and Totes

Cell Expansion and Propagation

Banking/Cryopreservation of Cell Lines and Viruses

Hyperstack, Cellstack, and other Adherent Cell Technologies

Plate counting, microscopic examination

Monitor cultures, take samples, turn-around of bioreactor and fermenters, sterilization, and inoculation

Downstream Unit

Medium to Large-scale filtration systems including Tangential Flow Filtration (TFF), Hollow FiberTangential Flow Filtration (HFTFF), Nanofiltration and depth filtration

Medium to Large-scale Chromatographic systems(AKTA).

Pre-Packed Columns from 1L to 100L

Single use mixing systems (Pall &GE)

Single Use connectivity types such as GE DAC and Colder AseptiQuik

Bulk filling

Aseptic process simulation and drug product filling

Plate counting, microscopic examination

Monitor cultures, take samples, turn-around of bioreactor and fermenters, sterilization, and inoculation

Buffer Preparation Unit

Preparation of medium from stock raw materials including the compounding, mixing, testing and filtration for further process needs

Preparation of buffers from stock raw materials including the compounding, mixing, testing and filtration for further process needs

Weighing of raw materials per batch record specifications and assignment of appropriate expiry per procedures

Integrity testing of filters

Essential Functions Include

Write and review standard operating procedures, buffer formulation records and batch production records.

Assist senior staff in implementing project safety and quality assurance programs in accordance with SOPs.

Maintain the confidentiality of proprietary company information.

Document and maintain activity records according to cGMP regulations and ensure junior team members are trained.

Operate general production equipment such as Autoclaves, Glass washers, Incubators, Analytical Scales, pH/conductivity meters, etc.

Perform daily cleaning and sanitization of the laboratory and manufacturing areas.

Maintain an effective working relationship with others.

Perform all other duties as assigned.

Working hours: 6:00 AM - 6:00 PM (Various Shifts Available)

Skills

Experience in a GMP environment

Biotechnology Certificate

Education

High School

Experience

1-4 years

Qualifications

Excellent oral and written communication skills, interpersonal and organizational skills.

Proficient with Microsoft Office applications.

Excellent leadership skills.

Ability to train others to perform to cGMP standards.

Good self-discipline and attention to detail.

Must be able to work flexible work hours, and be willing to work outside of normal, scheduled hours; as necessary.

Must be able to work alternative shift hours and weekends as required.

Excellent math and computer skills.

Experience working in a cleanroom environment with full clean room gowning and good aseptic technique.

Must have good planning and time management skills and be willing and able to interface with colleagues in many

different roles and functions throughout the manufacturing facilities.

Start a career in biotech! Apply now.

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Pay offered to a successful candidate will be based on several factors including the candidate's education, work experience, work location, specific job duties, certifications, etc. In addition, Spherion offers a comprehensive benefits package, including health, and an incentive and recognition program (all benefits are based on eligibility).