Biomanufacturing Technician

Planet Pharma; Memphis (TN); On-site; USD 25,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

Planet Pharma in Memphis, TN is seeking a Biomanufacturing Technician I for night shift to support start-up and GMP production of novel cellular products. The role requires working nights, weekends and holidays, with aseptic processing in clean rooms and rigorous documentation.

Responsibilities include manufacturing, formulation, banking of cellular products, supporting validation efforts, and maintaining clean room standards while protecting product quality and regulatory compliance.

Qualifications

• Associate degree in a scientific field strongly preferred.
• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Zero to 1 year of applicable biotech/cell therapy experience.
• Must work in a clean room with hazardous materials and equipment.

Responsibilities

• Obtain and maintain qualifications for aseptic activities.
• Responsible for production, formulation, and banking of cellular products (GMP, GDP, aseptic processing).
• Write GMP documents including SOPs, product specifications, equipment specs and batch records.
• Support validation efforts related to the manufacturing process.
• Participate in manufacturing activities including raw materials, cell culture, and continuous improvement.
• Maintain clean room behaviors and upkeep.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.

Skills

Aseptic processing

Written and oral communication

Algebraic math

Clean room procedures

Attention to detail

Education

Associate degree in scientific field

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Night Shift: 10:30am - 11:00pm rotating shift

The Biomanufacturing Technician I is responsible for performing various manufacturing activities related to the start-up and GMP production of a number of novel cellular products including compliance with regulatory agencies and associated guidelines. Must be able to work night, weekends, and holidays. Must be able to meet physical requirements established in this job description.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Obtain and maintain qualifications necessary for the performance of aseptic activities.
• Responsible for the production, formulation, and banking of cellular products (including GMP, GDP, and aseptic processing).
• Write, under supervision, GMP required documents including standard operating procedures, product specifications, equipment specifications and batch production records.
• Provide support in validation efforts related to the manufacturing process.
• Participate in all aspects of manufacturing activities including raw material support, cell culture, and continuous improvement.
• Consistently practice appropriate clean room behaviors and upkeep of clean room areas.
• Perform all other related duties as assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS

• Associate degree in a scientific field strongly preferred.
• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Zero to 1 year of applicable experience in biotech or cell therapy.
• May consider less education and professional experience upon successful completion of the companies internship program.
• Must be able to work in a clean room environment that potentially includes hazardous materials and medical equipment (including blood, tissues, and needles).
• Must have ability to perform algebraic math.
• Must be detail oriented and have excellent organizational skills.
• Must possess effective written and oral communication skills.
• Must display a high degree of professionalism and confidentiality.

The max pay rate is $22.12/hr for this position