Manufacturing Associate

Eurofins USA; St. Louis (MO); On-site; USD 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in life sciences seeks a technician to manage manufacturing processes of solutions and media, adhering to regulatory standards. The role requires a high school diploma and a background in manufacturing, including technical knowledge of buffer solutions. This full-time position offers excellent benefits such as medical coverage, a 401(k) plan, and paid time off.

Benefits

Comprehensive medical coverage

Dental and vision options

Life and disability insurance

401(k) with company match

Paid vacation and holiday

Qualifications

• Minimum 2+ years in a manufacturing setting including chemical or clinical plants.
• Experience in cGMP compliance related to solutions manufacturing.
• Ability to critically think and solve problems.

Responsibilities

• Manufacture solutions and media per instructions and comply with regulations.
• Manage workflow and execute unit operations including fermentation and chromatography.
• Perform troubleshooting and report any demerits affecting product quality.

Skills

Troubleshooting

Attention to detail

Workload planning

General Chemistry

Technical knowledge on buffer solutions

Education

High School Diploma

Tools

Excel

Word

PowerPoint

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

ROLE SUMMARY

The technician will be responsible for completing manufacture of various solutions and media per written formulation instructions, adhering to facility SOPs and complying with regulatory standards. In addition, the technician will complete the training for the manufacturing operations group and fill in as needed during production runs.

ROLE RESPONSIBILITIES

• Manage own time and professional development, and be accountable for own results.
• Prioritize own workflow.
• Execute manufacturing of solutions and media in compliance with cGMP regulations and SOPs.
• Execute unit operations in the manufacturing operations group, including cell culture and fermentation, column chromatography, and ultrafiltration.
• Increase efficiency of the solutions prep group through review of daily practices and implementation of solutions to fix common issues.
• Perform troubleshooting of solutions prep equipment and operations.
• Report any deviation or observation that might lead to adverse impact to product quality.

Qualifications

Authorization to work in the United States indefinitely without restriction or sponsorship

• Candidates within a commutable distance of Chesterfield, MOare encouraged to apply
• High School Diploma
• Minimum 2+ years in a manufacturing setting. This can be in a chemical plant, biologics pilot plant, clinical manufacturing plant, or any combination thereof.
• Technical knowledge of how to calculate and prepare basic buffer solutions.
• Some knowledge of biologics manufacturing unit operations.
• General chemistry background (e.g. understanding of Henderson-Hasselbalch equations, conductivity, and osmolality).
• Knowledge of maintenance and calibration of pressure-rated tanks, large scales, heat exchangers, and water systems.
• Experience in cGMP compliance as related to manufacture of solutions and media.
• Experience in electronic systems for recording data, including formulation records and logbooks.
• Ability to think critically and demonstrate troubleshooting and problem-solving skills.
• Strong workload planning skills, organization, attention to detail, and follow-through.
• Proven ability to deliver projects on time.
• Strong knowledge of Excel, Word, and PowerPoint software programs, or equivalent.

Additional Information

Position is full-time. Candidates currently living within a commutable distance of Chesterfield, MO are encouraged to apply.

· Excellent full time benefits including comprehensive medical coverage, dental, and vision options

· Life and disability insurance

· 401(k) with company match

· Paid vacation and holiday

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