Manufacturing Assistant

KBI Biopharma, Inc.; North Carolina; On-site; USD 26,000 - 32,000; Full time

Job summary

KBI Biopharma, Inc. is seeking a Manufacturing Assistant I/II for its CMF GMP facility in North Carolina. The role operates on a 2-2-3 schedule from 7:00 am to 7:30 pm and requires gowning into a clean room environment with proper PPE.

The position involves routine cleanings, waste handling, equipment movement, and material staging to support continuous manufacturing. Documentation in electronic systems and adherence to cGMPs and SOPs are essential.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or Associate's Degree required; 0+ years experience for level I.
• Bioworks certificate preferred.
• Training must be maintained at 95% or greater.

Responsibilities

• Performs and maintains manufacturing facilities by routine/non-routine cleanings (daily, weekly, monthly).
• Handling and discarding of hazardous and nonhazardous waste.
• Computer: maintaining training and job-related functions.
• Order and stock general supplies in the manufacturing production areas.
• Perform other tasks as assigned by supervisor/manager.

Skills

Cleanroom procedures

Documentation in electronic systems

Regulatory compliance

Education

High School diploma or Associate's Degree

Job description

Position Summary

This position operates on a 2-2-3 schedule with the hours 7:00 am-7:30 pm. The Manufacturing Assistant position is designed as an introduction to the industry of cGMP manufacturing. This position performs all routine/non-routine cleanings and maintains gowning supplies for the locker rooms and gowning rooms at the CMF GMP facility to support continuous manufacturing operations. This position requires a shift schedule and gowning into a clean room environment. This position requires PPE.

Must be able to document, record activities in electronic systems and comply with regulatory requirements, cGMP’s, Policy Documents, and SOP’s. Must be able to maintain training at 95% or greater.

Must always wear proper PPE and follow all safety guidelines outlined by the SOP and site policies when working in the facility.

Must be able to perform general tasks as assigned by the supervisor to support manufacturing, i.e., staging materials, discarding waste, moving equipment, and other general cleanroom tasks.

Position Responsibilities

• Performs and maintains manufacturing facilities by routine/non-routine cleanings (daily, weekly, and monthly cleanings)
• Handling an discarding of hazardous and nonhazardous waste
• Computer: includes maintaining training and job-related functions
• Order and stock general supplies in the manufacturing production areas
• Perform other various tasks as assigned by the supervisor/manager

Position Requirements

• Manufacturing Assistant I: High School diploma or Associates Degree with 0+ years of experience. Bioworks certificate preferred.
• Manufacturing Assistant II: High School diploma or Associates Degree with 18+ months of experience. Bioworks certificate preferred

Salary Range: $18.75-$23.56/hour

Salary range provided per current averages and expectations. The salary and job title for this opening will be based on the selected candidate’s qualifications and experience and may be outside this range. KBI has a robust total rewards strategy which includes an annual bonus structure for all employees, medical, dental, and vision coverage, paid PTO and holidays, Sabbatical program, 401K matching with 100% vesting in 60 days and employee recognition programs.

KBI Biopharma, Inc. is an EEO/AA employer and actively seeks to diversify its work force. Therefore, all qualified applicants, regardless of race, color, national origin, religion, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, disability or veteran status, are strongly encouraged to apply.