GMP Cleaning Associate

Precigen; Germantown (MD); On-site; USD 42,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Precigen is seeking a GMP Cleaning Associate to perform professional cleaning of GMP manufacturing clinical and commercial areas. The role emphasizes safety, quality, and proactive improvement in a dynamic team setting.

Qualified candidates have 1–3 years of experience in sterile or GMP cleaning within pharma/biotech, and must be able to wear cleanroom gowns and respirators, lift up to 40 pounds, and maintain accurate records as part of ISO-class cleanroom operations.

Qualifications

• Minimum of one to three (1-3) years’ experience in sterile or GMP cleaning operations within the pharmaceutical or biotechnology industry.
• Physically capable to don and wear cleanroom/protective gowning and equipment, including gowning, goggles, face shields, and protective gloves.
• Ability to wear a respirator during use of certain cleaning chemicals.
• Perform operations within an ISO Class/Grade clean rooms.
• Employee must be able to occasionally lift and/or move up to 40 pounds.
• Must be able to squat, bend, kneel, and/or reach for 80% of a shift.
• Must be able to stand, walk, and/or move about for 80% of a shift.
• Familiarity with cGMPs, regulatory guidelines, and standard operating procedures.

Responsibilities

• Performs sanitary cleaning activities as defined by established operating procedures and as directed by Manager/Supervisor
• Perform stocking and staging of usable garments for multiple gowning rooms
• Maintains accurate and complete records
• Attends and completes all training required by company SOPs, procedures and policies
• Maintains accurate and complete inventory of cleaning supplies ensuring supplies are never depleted
• Works in a safe and effective manner in accordance with all company, state and federal rules and regulations
• Perform any other tasks/duties as assigned by management

Job description

GENERAL DESCRIPTION

GMP Cleaning Associate will require a professional who thrives in a dynamic team environment, brings meticulous attention to detail in the quality of their work and is proactive in implementing improvements. This position will perform professional cleaning of the GMP manufacturing clinical and commercial areas. Prior experience in cleaning GMP manufacturing areas and labs are required.

GMP Cleaning Associate will maintain cleanliness in production, lab, and warehouse areas. This role focuses on adhering to safety and quality standards, with an emphasis on GMP cleaning operations.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Performs sanitary cleaning activities as defined by established operating procedures and as directed by Manager/Supervisor
• Perform stocking and staging of usable garments for multiple gowning rooms
• Maintains accurate and complete records
• Attends and completes all training required by company SOPs, procedures and policies
• Maintains accurate and complete inventory of cleaning supplies ensuring supplies are never depleted
• Works in a safe and effective manner in accordance with all company, state and federal rules and regulations
• Perform any other tasks/duties as assigned by management

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

• Minimum of one to three (1-3) years’ experience in sterile or GMP cleaning operations within the pharmaceutical or biotechnology industry.
• Physically capable to don and wear cleanroom/protective gowning and equipment, including but not limited to gowning, goggles, face shields, and protective gloves
• Ability to wear a respirator during use of certain cleaning chemicals
• Perform operations within an ISO Class/Grade clean rooms
• Employee must be able to occasionally lift and/or move up to 40 pounds
• Must be able to squat, bend, kneel, and or reach for 80% of a shift
• Must be able to stand, walk, and/or move about for 80% of a shift

DESIRED KEY COMPETENCIES

• Familiarity with cGMPs, regulatory guidelines, and standard operating procedures.
• Clean Room sanitization experience a plus, Task breakdown (by %): 75% cleaning 15% documentation 10% other duties as assigned