Bioprocess Associate

Actalent; Emeryville (CA); On-site; USD 100,289,000 - 108,886,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental & vision benefits

401(k) retirement plan

Paid time off

Job summary

Actalent is seeking a Bioprocess Associate for our Emeryville, CA facility. The role involves interfacing with automated production and bioprocess systems, operating cell culture equipment, preparing media, and ensuring safety and quality in a regulated environment.

Responsibilities include operating equipment from thaw to harvest, maintaining SOPs and batch records, and collaborating to troubleshoot process issues. Onsite four days a week with 3rd shift opportunities.

Qualifications

• Experience in a bioprocess manufacturing environment.
• Knowledge of GMP (Good Manufacturing Practice) regulations.
• Basic understanding of cell culture processes, equipment setup, aseptic technique, and sterilization operations.
• Ability to follow Standard Operating Procedures and interact with process automation systems.
• Experience with creating and maintaining manufacturing operations documentation such as SOPs and batch records.

Responsibilities

• Operate bioprocess equipment for cell culture operations, from cell bank thaw through harvest.
• Prepare media and buffer solutions for the production process.
• Clean, assemble, and sterilize equipment.
• Comply with safety requirements and adhere to SOPs, batch records, and data capturing.
• Collaborate with coworkers and supervisors to troubleshoot equipment and process issues effectively.

Skills

Bioprocess operations

GMP knowledge

Cell culture basics

SOPs & batch records

Process automation

Education

B.A. or B.S. in Life Sciences

Job description

Bioprocess Associate

Job Description

The Bioprocess Associate is responsible for interfacing with automated production and bioprocess systems and controls. This role involves operating production equipment with duties encompassing equipment preparation, culture growth, media/buffer preparation, process monitoring, sampling, and harvesting, all within a regulated environment focused on safety, quality, and efficiency.

Responsibilities

• Operate bioprocess equipment for cell culture operations, from cell bank thaw through harvest.

• Prepare media and buffer solutions for the production process.

• Clean, assemble, and sterilize equipment.

• Comply with safety requirements and adhere to standard operating procedures, batch records, good documentation practices, and data capturing.

• Collaborate with coworkers and supervisors to troubleshoot equipment and process issues effectively.

Essential Skills

• Experience in a bioprocess manufacturing environment.

• Knowledge of GMP (Good Manufacturing Practice) regulations.

• Basic understanding of cell culture processes, equipment setup, aseptic technique, and sterilization operations.

• Ability to follow Standard Operating Procedures and interact with process automation systems.

• Experience with creating and maintaining manufacturing operations documentation such as SOPs and batch records.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• B.A. or B.S. degree in Life Sciences preferred, or equivalent experience in a regulated industry.

Work Environment

The role is based at our Emeryville, CA facility and requires onsite presence 4 days a week. The position follows a 4/10 alternative work schedule and demands working weekends, primarily during the graveyard shift (front half, Sunday to Wednesday). Initial training will be conducted during the day shift for approximately one month before transitioning to the 3rd shift. Applicants must be willing and able to work evening/night hours and weekends as needed.

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Emeryville, CA.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $35.00 - $38.00/hr.

Individual compensation offered for this position within this range will depend on many factors, including qualifications, skills, relevant experience, job knowledge, geographic location, internal equity, and other pertinent job-related factors.

Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following: Medical, dental & vision Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital 401(k) Retirement Plan Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents) Short and long-term disability Health Spending Account (HSA) Transportation benefits Employee Assistance Program Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)

Workplace Type

This is a fully onsite position in Emeryville,CA.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Oct 14, 2026.

About Actalent

Actalent is a global leader in engineering and sciences services and talent solutions. We help visionary companies advance their engineering and science initiatives through access to specialized experts who drive scale, innovation and speed to market. With a network of almost 20,000 consultants and 5,000 clients across the U.S., Canada, Asia and Europe, Actalent serves many of the Fortune 500. We are proud to be an Engineering News-Record (ENR) Top 500 Design Firm for our engineering design services and a ClearlyRated Best of Staffing winner for both client and talent service.

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