Biomanufacturing Associate: Cell Culture & Bioreactor Ops

BioTalent; Tustin (CA); On-site; USD 28,000 - 41,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hourly pay

Bonus

Equity

Comprehensive benefits

Job summary

BioTalent in California (Tustin) seeks a Biomanufacturing Associate to support mammalian cell culture and expansion in a cGMP environment, operating single-use bioreactors and maintaining aseptic techniques. You'll perform batch, fed-batch and perfusion processes, monitor equipment, document batch records, and help CAPA investigations while collaborating with global teams to deliver high‑quality biologics.

Relevant experience of 2+ months in biotech manufacturing is preferred; training provided.

Qualifications

• 2+ months of experience in biopharmaceutical or biotech manufacturing.
• Aseptic techniques and BSC operations.
• cGMP manufacturing experience or training.
• Bioreactor operations with Wave or STR/SUB systems.
• Cell counting and viability analysis.
• Document batch records and process parameters.
• Relevant disciplines in life sciences or engineering.

Responsibilities

• Perform mammalian cell culture and expansion activities.
• Operate Wave and single-use stirred-tank bioreactors (100L-2000L).
• Execute batch, fed-batch, and perfusion manufacturing processes.
• Perform harvest operations, including filtration and TFF.
• Monitor and maintain equipment and process parameters.
• Complete GMP documentation and batch records accurately.
• Support investigations, root-cause analysis, and CAPA activities.
• Coordinate equipment calibration and vendor maintenance.

Skills

Biopharma manufacturing

Aseptic techniques

BSC operations

cGMP manufacturing

Bioreactor operations

Cell counting & viability

Documentation

Process monitoring

Team collaboration

Education

Biotechnology / Biology / Microbiology / Chemical Engineering

Tools

Wave bioreactors

Single-use stirred-tank bioreactors

TFF / Filtration

Process control equipment

Job description

BioTalent in California (Tustin) seeks a Biomanufacturing Associate to support mammalian cell culture and expansion in a cGMP environment, operating single-use bioreactors and maintaining aseptic techniques. You'll perform batch, fed-batch and perfusion processes, monitor equipment, document batch records, and help CAPA investigations while collaborating with global teams to deliver high‑quality biologics.

Relevant experience of 2+ months in biotech manufacturing is preferred; training provided.