Bioprocess Technician

AGW; West Greenwich (RI); On-site; USD 25,000 - 41,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical

Vision

Sick Pay

Job summary

Aptask Global Workforce (AGW) seeks an Associate Pilot Plant for an onsite, 6+ month contract in West Greenwich, RI. The role supports cell culture execution on a Sunday-Thursday day shift with occasional non-standard hours.

2+ years of cell culture/purification experience is preferred, along with strong attention to detail and communication skills. Responsibilities include operating bioreactors (200L/500L), performing downstream purification, in-process sampling, and data documentation.

Qualifications

• 2+ years of hands-on experience in pilot- or large-scale cell culture or downstream purification processes.
• Ability to work in a team-based, fast-paced environment and troubleshoot programs.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Willingness to learn and adapt in a dynamic lab setting.

Responsibilities

• Support the execution of cell culture processes including aseptic vial thaw and culture flask passaging.
• Operate benchtop wave bioreactors and 200L & 500L single-use bioreactors.
• Support downstream purification including chromatography, filtration, and UF/DF.
• Perform in-process sampling and manage samples; document data in ELNs.

Skills

Cell culture

Downstream purification

Process development

Pilot scale experience

Education

Bachelor's degree

Associate's degree

High school diploma or GED

Job description

West Greenwich, RI Onsite Contract Starts 10/19/2026 Ends 4/18/2027

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Job Description

Aptask Global Workforce (AGW) is seeking an Associate Pilot Plant for an Onsite position with a Global Biotechnology Company located in West Greenwich, RI. This is a 6+ month contract opportunity.

This is a full-time onsite role supporting the execution of cell culture processes. The position operates on a Sunday through Thursday day shift, with flexibility required for occasional non-standard hours. The ideal candidate is a self-motivated individual willing to learn and work hard within a dynamic team environment.

Responsibilities:

• Support the execution of cell culture processes, including aseptic vial thaw and cell culture flask passaging in a biosafety cabinet
• Operate benchtop wave bioreactors and 200L & 500L single-use bioreactors
• Support large-scale harvest operations through downstream purification, including chromatography, filtration, and Ultra-Filtration/Diafiltration (UF/DF)
• Perform in-process sampling, operate laboratory analyzers, and manage samples
• Collect scientific data via electronic laboratory notebooks and compound media/buffer solutions
• Execute Clean-In-Place (CIP) and Steam-In-Place (SIP) procedures, as well as equipment assembly and disassembly
• Maintain benchtop analyzers and oversee vendor inventory stocking
• Utilize scientific principles in the execution of experiments and analysis of data
• Document data and process information in accordance with good documentation practices

Requirements:

• High school/GED with 2+ years of work experience, or an Associate's degree with 6+ months of work experience, or a Bachelor's degree
• Prior hands-on experience in pilot- or large-scale cell culture or downstream purification process development or manufacturing
• Demonstrated problem-solving capabilities and excellent attention to detail
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills

Pay range: up to $29.58 per hour

Only candidates available and ready to work directly as Aptask Global Workforce (AGW) employees will be considered for this position.

ApTask Global Workforce (AGW)

ApTask Global Workforce (AGW) is a certified Minority and Veteran workforce solutions company. AGW delivers operational, clinical, lab and professional talent with a strong focus on healthcare and life sciences. The company supports clients with reliable staffing, program expertise and a commitment to quality, speed and consistent delivery.

Benefits of working with ApTask Global Workforce include:

• Medical
• Vision
• Sick Pay (for applicable states/municipalities)

Our team stays close to the process and is here to guide you every step of the way. To learn more, please visit our website https://www.agwtalent.com/.

ApTask Global Workforce is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Candidates will receive consideration without regard to their race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or status as a protected veteran.