Biologic Operator II

Kelly; Barceloneta (PR); On-site; USD 42,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental & Vision insurance

Retirement savings plan

Paid holidays & sick leave

Job summary

Kelly is seeking a Biologic Operator II in the Barceloneta, PR area for manufacturing bulk biologics. The role involves aseptic and non-aseptic operations, equipment setup (CIP, PT, SIP), and participation in qualification and validation activities.

You will inspect and troubleshoot equipment, support media and fermentation processes, and ensure materials are ready for production. The position requires a science-related degree (Associate or Bachelor) and some experience in GMP/manufacturing

Qualifications

• Associate or Bachelor Degree in Science, Mechanics, Electricity, Instrumentation or related field.
• Some experience required.
• Experience in GMP/manufacturing.

Responsibilities

• Operate manufacturing equipment and instruments (tanks, autoclaves, filtration systems, washers, pH testing).
• Perform CIP, PT, SIP operations per procedures.
• Manufacture bulk biologics in Media & Buffer Formulation, Inoculum/Upstream, Capture/Downstream areas.
• Inspect equipment and facilities, monitor critical parameters, and report deviations.
• Provide troubleshooting assistance to manufacturing areas.
• Receive, inspect, and verify materials for production; document batch records.
• Document process and equipment status in records and collect samples as required.

Skills

GMP experience

Manufacturing experience

Education

Associate or Bachelor Degree in Science, Mechanics, Electricity, Instrumentation or related field

Job description

We’re seeking an Biologic Operator II to work with one of our top global biopharmaceutical clients in the Barceloneta PR area.

Purpose

Manufacture of bulk biologics products.

Perform cleaning and sterilization procedures.

Perform process tests and participate in qualification and validation activities as required.

Assemble and inspect equipment in the manufacturing area to confirm operational status.

Work is performed in aseptic and non-aseptic environments.

Responsibilities

• Operate manufacturing equipment and instruments, such as tanks, autoclaves, filtration systems, washers, filter integrity testing, pH, amongst others. Conduct equipment setup (CIP, PT, SIP) operations according to the established procedures.
• Manufacture bulk biologics operations in Media & Buffer Formulation (Central Services), Inoculum or Fermentation (Upstream) and Capture or Purification (Downstream) areas according to approved and effective procedures.
• Conduct equipment and facility inspections and advise of situations that affect operating and environmental conditions. Monitor critical parameters and elevate any deviation that could impact operations to address accordingly.
• Provide technical assistance to manufacturing areas, specifically the troubleshooting support of equipment and process events.
• Receive, inspect and verify materials availability to be used for the production activities.
• Document, audit and timely correct manufacturing electronic or paper batch record discrepancies.
• Document process and equipment status in electronic or manual records.
• Sample collection and processing as required by the process.

Daily Work Schedule Expectations 3rd shift — Training on 1st or 2nd shift — must be available for any shift/weekend

Qualifications

• Associate or Bachelor Degree in Science, Mechanics, Electricity, Instrumentation or related field.
• Some experience required.
• Experience in GMP/ manufacturing

Benefits

• Kelly offers eligible employees voluntary benefit plans including medical, dental, vision, telemedicine, term life, whole life, accident insurance, critical illness, a legal plan, and short-term disability.
• As a Kelly employee, you will have access to a retirement savings plan, service bonus and holiday pay plans (earn up to eight paid holidays per benefit year), and a transit spending account.
• In addition, employees are entitled to earn paid sick leave under the applicable state or local plan.

Why Kelly Science & Clinical?

Kelly Science & Clinical is your connection to premier scientific and clinical companies looking to hire industry experts just like you. Our team creates expert talent solutions to solve the world’s most critical challenges. Every day, we match science professionals with dream jobs that fit their skills, interests, and career goals—it’s the way we think job searching should be. Nearly 100 percent of our science recruiters have a professional background and education in science, so we know a thing or two about the science market and how to get your expertise noticed.

About Kelly

Work changes everything. And at Kelly, we’re obsessed with where it can take you. To us, it’s about more than simply accepting your next job opportunity. It’s the fuel that powers every next step of your life. It’s the ripple effect that changes and improves everything for your family, your community, and the world. Which is why, here at Kelly, we are dedicated to providing you with limitless opportunities to enrich your life—just ask the 300,000 people we employ each year.

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