Manufacturing Associate

ADC Directory; Bristol Township (Bucks County); On-site; USD 45,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Manufacturing Associate to join their dedicated team. This role is pivotal in ensuring compliance with Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP) and involves performing various manufacturing activities, including batch documentation and equipment maintenance. The successful candidate will thrive in a dynamic environment, contributing to the development and processing of vital drug substances. With a commitment to quality excellence, this forward-thinking company offers the opportunity to make a significant impact in the biopharmaceutical field by delivering high-quality products efficiently and responsibly.

Qualifications

• 2+ years in GMP pharmaceutical environment required.
• Experience with cGMP manufacturing operations and GxP principles.

Responsibilities

• Perform large-scale bioconjugation processes for cGMP projects.
• Ensure regulatory compliance and maintain quality standards.
• Participate in continuous improvement activities.

Skills

cGMP compliance

communication skills

problem-solving

teamwork

Education

Bachelor’s degree in chemistry, biology or engineering

Job description

Manufacturing Associate

Abzena

360 George Patterson Blvd, Bristol, PA 19007, USA

Full-Time

With extensive experience in developing biologics and bioconjugates, we offer a seamless service delivered by fully integrated teams, from early discovery to commercial manufacturing.

Forward-thinking and committed, we find the best solution and use the right technologies to design, develop and manufacture your products to ensure we get vital medicines to patients quickly and safely.

We are dedicated to quality excellence. We are driven to get better treatments to market, efficiently and responsibly by reducing timelines and delivering the highest quality products and services.

The Associate I is responsible for performing large-scale bioconjugation processes for cGMP manufacturing projects. The associate performs functions related to the manufacturing, development, and processing of drug substances, ensuring product compliance and multiple tasks that ultimately provide Good Manufacturing Practices and on-time delivery to the customer. The individual must be able to communicate production status, communicate problems to proper personnel and understand how it affects other aspects of the operation.

Responsibilities

• Works in GMP environment and ensures regulatory compliance.
• Perform Manufacturing activities including:
• Performs a variety of complex tasks in accordance with cGMP, cGDP, SOPs, and Batch Records
• Batch Documentation/Record Generation
• Materials sampling, staging, dispensing, and return
• Equipment and Room set-up, operation, and cleaning
• Use of appropriate personal safety equipment and engineering controls
• In-process inspection and sampling
• Support investigational and quality systems activities
• Assist maintenance in the performance of preventative maintenance activities, troubleshooting and repair of equipment
• Participate in continuous improvement activities
• Interfaces and consults with other functions, such as process development, Quality Control and Quality Assurance
• Initiates deviations, assists in assessing product quality impact and assists with proposals for Corrective and Preventive Actions (CAPAs)
• Writes and reviews SOPs and other applicable cGMP documentation for Manufacturing
• Ensures proper execution of Master Batch Records, standard operating procedures, and validation protocols
• Ensures completion of equipment logs and batch records
• Ensures cleanliness and proper assembly of manufacturing equipment and manufacturing areas per approved procedures (SOP’s)
• Ensures accuracy of Standard Operating Procedures (SOP’s)
• Trains on and understand all policy and procedures including Regulatory, Safety, SOPs, Work Instructions, etc.
• Operate to the highest ethical and moral standards.
• Comply with Abzena's policies and procedures.
• Communicate effectively with clients, supervisors, colleagues and staff.
• Participate effectively as a team player in all aspects of Abzena's business.
• Adhere to quality standards set by regulations and Abzena policies, procedures, and mission.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in chemistry, biology or engineering.
• A minimum of 2 years’ experience in a GMP pharmaceutical environment
• Experience with cGMP manufacturing operations and GxP principles.
• Understanding and application of cGMP requirements.

Physical Requirements

• Ability to stand for 3-4 hours at a time, sit for 1 to 2 hours at a time.
• Frequently lift and or move objects up to 30 pounds.
• Stand/walk during entire length of shift.
• Use arms, hands and fingers to handle, feel or reach.
• Ability to climb, balance, stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl.
• Visual abilities including near and far sight, color, peripheral vision, depth and ability to focus.

FLSA: Non-Exempt

Abzena is an equal opportunity employer that is committed to diversity and inclusion in the workplace. We prohibit discrimination and harassment of any kind based on race, color, sex, religion, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, genetic information, pregnancy, or any other protected characteristic as outlined by federal, state, or local laws. This policy applies to all employment practices within our organization, including hiring, recruiting, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, leave of absence, compensation, benefits, and training.