Bioprocess Associate

AppleOne; Village of East Syracuse (NY); On-site; USD 24,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

AppleOne Employment Services in East Syracuse, NY is seeking candidates for a contract bioprocess cleaning role. The position runs on a night shift (6:00 p.m. – 6:00 a.m.) with rotating weeks of 36 and 48 hours.

Pay is $21.50 per hour, with a 6-month contract length and possible overtime, weekends, and holidays. Ideal candidates have 1–2 years of experience or a science-related background and are committed to training, compliance, and continuous improvement in a team environment.

Qualifications

• Support bioprocess manufacturing operations by cleaning, sanitizing, and maintaining controlled production areas.
• Prepare reagents, cleaning solutions, disinfectants, and process-related materials according to approved procedures.
• Perform documentation, calculations, measurements, and data verification in a compliant manufacturing environment.
• Follow cGMP requirements, site policies, quality systems, and safety procedures while supporting scheduled production activities.

Responsibilities

• Perform cleaning and sanitization of classified manufacturing suites and controlled areas in accordance with approved SOPs.
• Execute equipment cleaning activities, including manual cleaning and Clean-in-Place processes for production vessels, transfer lines, and related manufacturing equipment.
• Replenish materials and supplies while supporting operational tasks needed for successful manufacturing execution.
• Prepare cleaning agents, disinfectants, buffers, and process-related reagents following approved documentation and procedures.
• Complete required calculations, measurements, dilutions, cleaning logs, batch records, and electronic documentation accurately and on time.
• Identify and escape abnormal conditions, safety concerns, or procedural deviations while maintaining a clean, orderly, inspection-ready work environment.

Skills

Cleaning

Sanitization

Documentation

cGMP

Education

High school diploma

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Outlook

Job description

Job Summary

This is a great opportunity for candidates with 1 to 2 years of experience, prior manufacturing exposure, or a science-related background who want to build hands-on experience in bioprocessing and pharmaceutical manufacturing operations. The work environment is team-oriented, structured, and focused on training, compliance, and continuous improvement. Successful candidates will contribute to meaningful work that supports the delivery of important products to patients worldwide.

Key Responsibilities

• Perform cleaning and sanitization of classified manufacturing suites and controlled areas in accordance with approved SOPs.
• Execute equipment cleaning activities, including manual cleaning and Clean-in-Place processes for production vessels, transfer lines, and related manufacturing equipment.
• Replenish materials and supplies while supporting operational tasks needed for successful manufacturing execution.
• Prepare cleaning agents, disinfectants, buffers, and process-related reagents following approved documentation and procedures.
• Complete required calculations, measurements, dilutions, cleaning logs, batch records, and electronic documentation accurately and on time.
• Identify and escape abnormal conditions, safety concerns, or procedural deviations while maintaining a clean, orderly, inspection-ready work environment.

Compensation and Benefits

• Pay: $21.50 per hour.
• Job Type: Contract, temporary.
• Contract Length: 6 months.
• Schedule: Night shift, 6:00 p.m. to 6:00 a.m.
• Rotating schedule: 36 hours one week and 48 hours the following week, alternating.
• Must be willing to work scheduled holidays, weekends, and overtime.
• Work Location:Thompson Road, East Syracuse, NY 13057.

Required Qualifications and Skills

• Support bioprocess manufacturing operations by cleaning, sanitizing, and maintaining controlled production areas.
• Prepare reagents, cleaning solutions, disinfectants, and process-related materials according to approved procedures.
• Perform documentation, calculations, measurements, and data verification in a compliant manufacturing environment.
• Follow cGMP requirements, site policies, quality systems, and safety procedures while supporting scheduled production activities.
• High school diploma required.
• Ability to follow written procedures and execute work safely, accurately, and compliantly.
• Ability to verify data, perform basic mathematical calculations, and accurately document results.
• Basic proficiency with computer systems, Microsoft Office applications including Word, Excel, and Outlook, and web-based applications.
• Strong communication skills and the ability to work effectively in a team environment.
• Ability to safely handle hazardous materials including caustics, acids, disinfectants, and steam systems according to HSE guidelines.
• Continuous improvement mindset, willingness to learn, and motivation to contribute to a culture of quality and excellence.
• Ability to participate in training programs and maintain qualification for assigned tasks.

Preferred Qualifications

• Mechanical aptitude.
• Background in a science-related field.
• Prior manufacturing experience.
• Prior experience or familiarity with cGMP operations.
• Prior experience or familiarity with aseptic technique.

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For temporary assignments lasting 13 weeks or longer, AppleOne is pleased to offer major medical, dental, vision, 401k and any statutory sick pay where required.

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