GMP Technician - Evening Shift

Eurofins PSS Insourcing Solutions; St. Louis (MO); On-site; USD 28,000 - 39,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision benefits

401(k) with company match

Paid vacation and holidays

Job summary

Eurofins PSS Insourcing Solutions is seeking team members to support scale-up and manufacturing of mammalian and microbial fermentation/purification for clinical and toxicology supplies, helping ensure high-quality, safe products.

Duties include setting up, executing and evaluating GMP unit operations (seed train, bioreactors, centrifugation, filtration, chromatography, UF/DF, conjugation, lyophilization), CIP/SIP, aseptic sampling and documentation; collaboration with multiple groups.

Qualifications

• Associate's degree or BS/BA in Biotechnology, Microbiology, Cell Biology, Chemical Engineering, Biochemistry or equivalent.
• 0–2+ years of experience in a laboratory or manufacturing environment (bioprocess or chemical process industry).
• Authorization to work in the United States indefinitely without restriction or sponsorship.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills.
• Maintains a safe work environment.
• Demonstrated ability to work in a matrix development team.

Responsibilities

• Set up, execution and evaluation of GMP manufacturing unit operations (seed train, bioreactors/fermenters, centrifugation, filtration, chromatography, UF/DF, conjugation, lyophilization).
• CIP, SIP, aseptic sampling, parts washing, documentation, work order generation, and data entry/evaluation.
• Collaborate with various groups and leaders in cross-functional teams.

Skills

Communication skills

Teamwork

MS Office proficiency

Education

Associate's degree or BS/BA in Biotechnology/Microbiology/Cell Biology/Chemical Engineering/Biochemistry or related

Tools

Microsoft Office (Word, Excel)

Job description

Eurofins Scientific is an international life sciences company, providing a unique range of analytical testing services to clients across multiple industries, to make life and our environment safer, healthier and more sustainable. From the food you eat, to the water you drink, to the medicines you rely on, Eurofins laboratories work with the biggest companies in the world to ensure the products they supply are safe, their ingredients are authentic and labelling is accurate.

The Eurofins network of companies is the global leader in food, environment, pharmaceutical and cosmetic product testing and in agroscience Contract Research Organisation services. It is one of the market leaders in certain testing and laboratory services for genomics, discovery pharmacology, forensics, advanced material sciences and in the support of clinical studies, as well as having an emerging global presence in Contract Development and Manufacturing Organisations. It also has a rapidly developing presence in highly specialised and molecular clinical diagnostic testing and in‑vitro diagnostic products.

In over 30 years, Eurofins has grown from one laboratory in Nantes, France to 58,000 staff across a decentralised and entrepreneurial network of 900 laboratories in over 54 countries. Eurofins companies offer a portfolio of over 200,000 analytical methods to evaluate the safety, identity, composition, authenticity, origin, traceability and purity of biological substances and products.

In 2021, Eurofins generated total revenues of EUR 6.72 billion, and has been among the best performing stocks in Europe over the past 20 years.

Job Description

Eurofins PSS is looking for new team members for our team to help support and join our diverse team to help assist on scale up and manufacturing of mammalian and microbial fermentation/purification processes for clinical and toxicology supplies.

• Duties and responsibilities will include:
  • Set up, execution and evaluation of GMP manufacturing unit operations such as seed train, bioreactors/fermenters, centrifugation, filtration, chromatography, UF/DF, conjugation and lyophilization.
  • CIP, SIP, aseptic sampling, parts washing, documentation, work order generation, and data entry/evaluation.
  • Will require communication and interaction with various groups and leaders in collaboration!

Qualifications

Minimum Qualification:

• Associate's degree or BS/BA in Biotechnology, Microbiology, Cell Biology, Chemical Engineering, Biochemistry or equivalent.
• Requires a minimum 0 to 2+ years of experience in a laboratory or manufacturing environment (bioprocess or chemical process industry).
• Authorization to work in the United States indefinitely without restriction or sponsorship
• Excellent oral and written communication skills.
• Maintains a safe work environment
• Demonstrated capability to work as a team member in a matrix development team
• Strong computer skills in Microsoft Office required, especially MS Word, MS Excel.

Preferred Skills:

• Prior experience in a Biological Pilot Plant or Commercial Manufacturing setting is desired.
• Knowledge of fermentation and or downstream processing techniques.

Physical Requirements:

• Must be able to lift 40 lbs and stand for 8-hour shift.

Additional Information

Positions are full-time, Monday–Friday, 3:30 PM to 12:00 AM. with overtime as needed. Candidates currently living within a commutable distance of Chesterfield, MO are encouraged to apply.

What we offer:

• Excellent full time benefits including comprehensive medical coverage, dental, and vision options
• Life and disability insurance
• 401(k) with company match
• Paid vacation and holidays
• Yearly goal-based bonus & eligibility for merit-based increases

Eurofins USA PSS Insourcing Solutions is a Disabled and Veteran Equal Employment Opportunity employer.