Downstream Manufacturing Associate

Global Life Science Hub; Piscataway Township (NJ); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Global Life Science Hub is seeking a Downstream Manufacturing Associate in Piscataway, NJ. This full-time permanent position involves executing downstream purification processes at scale in a regulated manufacturing environment.

The ideal candidate will have 1-2+ years of hands-on experience in biopharma or a CDMO, specifically with AKTA systems and GMP documentation. Multiple levels are available, making this an excellent opportunity for candidates across the experience spectrum.

Qualifications

• 1-2+ years hands-on experience in downstream cGMP manufacturing within biopharma or a CDMO.
• Experience with AKTA or equivalent purification systems and TFF.
• Comfortable with GMP documentation - batch records, protocols, investigations.

Responsibilities

• Executing downstream purification processes at 50L to 1000L scale.
• Operating and maintaining AKTA purification skids.
• Initiating and completing batch records in line with GMP requirements.

Skills

Downstream purification processes

AKTA purification systems

Mammalian cell culture

GMP documentation

Education

BS or MS in biochemistry, biotech, chemical or biological sciences

Tools

Chromatography equipment

TFF systems

Job description

Downstream Manufacturing Associate

Piscataway, NJ - Full-Time, Permanent

We are seeking a Downstream Manufacturing Associate to join a well-established biologics manufacturer in Piscataway, NJ. This is a full-time permanent position - not a contract role.

You will be executing cGMP downstream purification processes at scale, working across engineering, clinical, and commercial batches in a regulated manufacturing environment. Hands‑on, production floor work with real responsibility from day one.

What you'll be doing:

• Executing downstream purification processes at 50L to 1000L scale in a cGMP environment
• Operating and maintaining AKTA purification skids, TFF systems, and chromatography equipment
• Column packing, process troubleshooting, and data analysis
• Initiating and completing batch records, deviations, and investigations in line with GMP requirements
• Supporting environmental health and safety compliance on the manufacturing floor

What you need:

• 1-2+ years hands‑on experience in downstream cGMP manufacturing within biopharma or a CDMO
• Experience with AKTA or equivalent purification systems and TFF
• Mammalian cell culture or biologics manufacturing background
• Comfortable with GMP documentation - batch records, protocols, investigations
• BS or MS in biochemistry, biotech, chemical or biological sciences

Multiple levels available - MFG I, II, and III - so we are open to candidates across the experience spectrum.

If this sounds like your next move, apply directly or reach out to discuss.