Biotechnologist Associate

Katalyst Healthcares & Life Sciences; Portsmouth; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in the healthcare sector is seeking a Manufacturing Associate to join their team. The role involves the manufacturing of therapeutic proteins under cGMP conditions, with responsibilities including equipment operation, maintaining cleanliness, and following strict documentation procedures. Ideal candidates will have a background in science, preferably with experience in cleanroom settings. This is an excellent opportunity for entry-level candidates looking to start their careers in the clinical research field.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent minimum, AS/BS preferred.
• Prior work experience in a cleanroom or sterile setting preferred.

Responsibilities

• Set up and operate equipment, monitor production processes.
• Maintain facility and equipment through routine cleaning and sanitization.
• Perform material movements and administrative tasks.

Skills

Communication

Critical Thinking

Logic and Decision-Making

Education

High School Diploma

AS/BS in Science

Degree in Genetics

Job description

• Katalyst Healthcares & Life Sciences is hiring entry level candidates for several positions for contract research in Clinical trials of drugs, biologics and medical devices.
• We have a few immediate job opportunities available in Drug Safety and Pharmacovigilance and Clinical Research field. We work with University hospitals, pharmaceutical companies and recruiting partners.

Job Description

Job Description:
The Manufacturing Associate is responsible for the manufacturing of therapeutic proteins (API) under cGMP conditions. Associates are expected to execute process recipes, follow written procedures (SOPs), monitor equipment and processes, perform basic laboratory tasks, including pH, conductivity, sampling, and conduct routine sanitization tasks to maintain facility and equipment. They are expected to attain a basic understanding of cGMP compliance while training under close supervision, demonstrating aseptic technique in handling products and materials.
Responsibilities:

• Set up, operate equipment, and monitor production processes, including clean-in-place (CIP) and steam-in-place (SIP) operations and report production in written and electronic documents in accordance with good manufacturing practice (GMPs) and good documentation procedures (GDPs), review documentation as appropriate.
• Attain qualification for all assigned tasks and maintain individual training plan.
• Perform material movements, transfer raw materials, chemicals into, out of, across the production areas.
• Maintain facility and equipment through routine cleaning and sanitization, support 6S programs. Must be willing to gown and work in a "clean room " environment.
• Administrative tasks – attending shift exchange, meetings, sending/receiving emails, participating in projects.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Requirements:

• High School Diploma or equivalent experience minimum with an AS/BS preferred.
• Preferred area of study: Science related field, degrees in Genetics are relevant.
• Prior work experience in a cleanroom, laboratory, or another sterile setting is preferred.
• Prior experience with Aseptic Techniques and gowning procedures is preferred.
• Working experience in manufacturing; cGMP setting preferred. The ideal candidate will have experience within the Cell and Gene Therapy field.
• Able to follow documentation procedures for day-to-day tasks in a regulated industry.
• Proven logic and decision-making abilities, critical thinking skills.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.

Additional Information

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