Bioprocess Manufacturing Associate - Upstream/Downstream

SOKOL GxP Services; Northern (KY); Hybrid; USD 36,000 - 43,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Holiday pay

401(k) program

Employee referral bonus program

Job summary

SOKOL GxP Services seeks a Bioprocess Manufacturing Associate to support GMP-regulated biotechnology operations in Devens, MA. You will perform upstream or downstream manufacturing tasks, including weighing materials, assembling equipment, cleaning, sterilizing, monitoring processes, and maintaining a compliant cleanroom.

The role requires experience in automated GMP facilities, ability to follow procedures, and flexibility for a rotating schedule.

Qualifications

• Minimum 1 year in a GMP-regulated biotech facility.
• Experience operating bioprocess equipment and following SOPs.
• Ability to work in a highly automated, detail‑oriented environment.

Responsibilities

• Perform upstream or downstream manufacturing activities including weighing materials and equipment prep.
• Clean, assemble, sterilize, and monitor process equipment and cleanroom conditions.
• Complete electronic work instructions and maintain compliant manufacturing documentation.

Skills

Bioprocess ops

Upstream ops

Downstream ops

GMP compliance

Documentation

Computer literacy

Education

Bachelor's degree in science/engineering

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

DeltaV

Syncade

OSI PI Historian

SAP

TrackWise

Maximo

Job description

We are seeking a Bioprocess Manufacturing Associate to support GMP-regulated biotechnology manufacturing operations in Devens, Massachusetts.

The associate will perform upstream or downstream manufacturing activities, including weighing raw materials, assembling and cleaning process equipment, sterilizing equipment, monitoring processes, completing electronic work instructions, and maintaining a compliant cleanroom environment.

The role may involve media and buffer preparation equipment, bioreactors, harvest equipment, chromatography skids, membrane operations, column packing systems, DeltaV, Syncade, OSI PI Historian, SAP, TrackWise, and Maximo.

Position details:

• Hourly rate: $25.70-$30.70
• Contract length: 6 months
• Location: Devens, Massachusetts
• Work arrangement: 100% onsite
• Maximum hours: 40 hours per week
• Rotating schedule includes weekdays, weekends, and scheduled holidays
• W-2 contract position
• No C2C options

Required:

• High school diploma or equivalent;
• At least one year of process operations experience in a highly automated, GMP-regulated biotechnology manufacturing facility;
• Strong knowledge of upstream and/or downstream unit operations;
• Practical knowledge of GMP requirements and Standard Operating Procedures;
• Experience operating bioprocess manufacturing equipment;
• Ability to follow written procedures and recognize deviations from accepted practices;
• Experience completing electronic work instructions and manufacturing documentation;
• Proficiency with common computer, spreadsheet, and web-based applications;
• Strong attention to detail, accountability, teamwork, and interpersonal skills;
• Availability for the rotating schedule, including weekends and holidays;
• Ability to work in a position that handles hazardous materials;
• Authorization to work in the United States without visa sponsorship.

Preferred:

• Bachelor's degree in science, engineering, biochemistry, or a related discipline;
• Experience with DeltaV, Syncade, OSI PI Historian, SAP, TrackWise, or Maximo.

• Health insurance with dental and vision insurance options.

• Holiday pay.
• 401(k) program.
• Employee referral bonus program.
• Six-month W-2 contract with possible extension.
• Client retains the right to hire the contractor directly.