Biotechnician II

BeiGene, Ltd.; Hopewell (VA); On-site; USD 38,683 - 51,081; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

401(k)

Paid time off

Job summary

BeiGene, Ltd. in Hopewell, Virginia is seeking a Biotechnician II to work in a cleanroom environment following cGMP practices. You will assist in drug product formulation, filling, lyophilization, and ensure compliance with SOPs.

Ideal candidates will have a Bachelor’s degree or 1+ years of experience in GMP manufacturing, along with strong organizational skills and the ability to work in a fast-paced environment. The role offers a comprehensive benefits package and varied shift availability.

Qualifications

• Demonstrated ability to successfully gown into aseptic manufacturing areas.
• Excellent organization and time-management skills required.
• Ability to manage heavy workloads and prioritize under pressure.

Responsibilities

• Support all site validation protocol execution and report generation.
• Support the team by training other team members.
• Execute floor operations during clinical and GMP campaigns.

Skills

Aseptic manufacturing

Organization and time management

Problem solving

Microsoft Office proficiency

Customer focus

Education

Bachelor's degree or 1+ years of GMP manufacturing experience

Job description

BeOne continues to grow at a rapid pace with challenging and exciting opportunities for experienced professionals. When considering candidates, we look for scientific and business professionals who are highly motivated, collaborative, and most importantly, share our passionate interest in fighting cancer.

Required Skills & Attributes

• Demonstrated ability to successfully gown into aseptic manufacturing areas.
• Excellent organization and time‑management skills required.
• Must be able to manage heavy workload and aggressive timelines in a timely manner, prioritize and work under pressure.
• Strong work ethic, positive attitude, problem solving, team player, self‑confidence and ability to accept and apply lessons learned as needed.
• Works with a sense of urgency, while engaging and listening to experts.
• Ability to work in a fast‑paced environment while demonstrating excellent time management and organization skills.
• Strong organizational skills with the proven ability to prioritize.
• Must be dependable and punctual.
• Proficient in the use of standard Microsoft Office software products, including Excel, Outlook, and Word.
• Must be flexible to work 1st or 2nd shift with holidays, weekends and overtime as per business needs.
• Customer/Client focus.

Responsibilities

• Support all site validation protocol execution and report generation.
• Equipment start‑up, troubleshoot, and perform acceptance testing.
• Support the team by training other team members.
• Execute floor operations during clinical and GMP campaigns.
• Procedural design (SOPs, MBRs, etc.) and approval.
• cGMP manufacturing equipment cleaning and sterilization.
• Solution preparation and transfer.
• Room and equipment cleaning.
• Equipment and process troubleshooting.
• Sterile filtration / integrity testing.
• Good documentation practices.
• Environmental monitoring.
• Autoclaves and parts washers (equipment prep, cleaning and sterilization).
• Familiar with and operate vial washer, tunnel, filling, lyophilizer, CIP skid, inspection and packaging DP equipment set‑up.
• Report any accidents, incidents and injuries or illnesses immediately and notify manager of any hazards, unsafe acts or conditions in the workplace.
• Under the direction of the Production Supervisor, the filling technician will work hands‑on, under ISO7, ISO8, ISO5 area and CNC with a variety of manufacturing production equipment and technologies.

Physical Requirements

• Must be able to stand for long periods, up to 8–12 hours per day.
• Must be able to reach above shoulder level, bend/stoop, push/pull, and handle/grip frequently.
• Must be able to work scheduled 40 hours with the ability to work overtime as needed.
• Must be comfortable working in varying temperatures.
• Frequent lifting, pushing, pulling, and carrying.
• Ability to lift up to 40 lbs.
• Regular reaching, bending, stooping, and twisting.
• Repetitive motion and substantial movement of the wrists, hands, and/or fingers.
• Environment requires dedicated gowns, depending on area.
• Work with hazardous materials and chemicals.
• Willing to work any shift and must be flexible to support all business needs.

Essential Functions of the Job

The Biotechnician II position will work in a cleanroom environment and follow cGMP batch records and SOPs to manufacture drug products. Employees will support projects in conjunction with other GMP manufacturing personnel (Leads, Supervisors, Managers). Employees will prepare suites for manufacturing operation and operate in a safe and compliant manner. The primary responsibility of the Biotechnician II will be to participate in the execution of all phases and facets of drug product formulation, filling, lyophilization, visual inspection, labeling, and packaging, including requesting materials, setup, preparation, final filtration, formulation, filling vials inside a Grade A isolator with an automated filling machine, lyophilization, labeling, visual inspection, packaging, and document review.

Educational Requirements

Bachelor’s degree or 1+ years of GMP manufacturing experience required.

Travel

International and domestic – periodically.

Global Competencies

• Fosters teamwork
• Provides and solicits honest and actionable feedback
• Self‑awareness
• Acts inclusively
• Demonstrates initiative
• Entrepreneurial mindset
• Continuous learning
• Embraces change
• Results‑oriented
• Analytical thinking / data analysis
• Financial excellence
• Communicates with clarity

Salary Range

$28.08 – $37.08 per hour.

Benefits

The Company has a comprehensive benefits package that includes medical, dental, vision, 401(k), FSA/HSA, life insurance, paid time off, and wellness.

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

We are proud to be an equal opportunity employer. BeOne does not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, disability, national origin, veteran status or any other basis covered by appropriate law. All employment is decided on the basis of qualifications, merit, and business need. To ensure reasonable accommodation for individuals protected by Section 503 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, the Vietnam Era Veterans’ Readjustment Assistance Act of 1974, Title I of the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990, and any other applicable federal, state or local laws, applicants who require reasonable accommodation in the job application process may contact [e-mail].