Manufacturing Associate

Aequor; Village of East Syracuse (NY); On-site; USD 24,435 - 34,801; Full time

Job summary

A leading pharmaceutical company is seeking a Bioprocess Associate for a day shift role in the Village of East Syracuse. This entry-level position involves operating and cleaning process equipment in a biologics manufacturing environment. Candidates are expected to have a high school diploma and a willingness to learn. The role is fully onsite, with a contract duration of 6 months, and requires physical activity and handling of hazardous materials. Competitive pay offered at $21.50/hr.

Qualifications

• Ability to perform minor mathematics with instruction.
• Willingness to handle hazardous materials.

Responsibilities

• Set up, operate, and clean process equipment.
• Prepare buffers, media, and reagents.
• Monitor process parameters and address abnormal conditions.
• Maintain a clean work environment.

Skills

Ability to adhere to written instruction

Collaboration with teammates

Continuous improvement mindset

Familiarity with computer tools

Education

High school diploma

Job description

Base pay range

$21.50/hr - $21.50/hr

Job Title

Bioprocess Associate – Day Shift (6pm – 6am)

Duration

6 Months

Job Type

Contract. This 6‑month position starts ASAP.

Schedule

Fixed shift schedule. 36 hours the first week, 48 hours the next week, alternating.

• DAY: 6AM – 6PM
• Must be willing to work scheduled holidays, weekends, and overtime. This is a DAY shift role.

Position Overview

• Work is performed in a biologics manufacturing environment with classified areas requiring clean hygiene, specified gowning, and personal protective equipment (PPE). This is not a lab position.
• This is an entry level position that will train for proficiency within assigned functional area(s). Biologics orientation and job function training will be provided.
• 100% Onsite.

Primary Responsibilities

• Set‑up, operation, and cleaning of process equipment including manipulation of valves, hoses, clamps, piping, etc.
• Prepare buffers, media, and reagents up to 2000L
• Monitor process parameters and elevate abnormal conditions
• Sustain a clean and orderly work environment
• Achieve and maintain proficiency of above responsibilities through training
• Physical demands may involve bending, twisting, squatting, kneeling, climbing, or reaching and infrequent lifting (not to exceed 50lb).
• Handle hazardous materials such as caustic, acid, and steam.

Requirements

• High school diploma
• Ability to adhere to written instruction, verify data, perform minor mathematics with instruction and accurately document results to perform work safely and compliantly.
• Ability to collaborate with teammates to execute scheduled work safely and compliantly.
• Familiarity with common computer tools, such as web‑based applications.
• Continuous improvement mindset, a desire to learn, and a drive to contribute to a culture of excellence and our mission of delivering benefits to patients worldwide.

Nice to Have

• Mechanical aptitude
• Familiarity with general chemistry, microbiology, or clean room operations
• Prior manufacturing experience
• Prior experience with cGMP operations or aseptic technique

Seniority level

Associate

Employment type

Contract

Job function

Manufacturing

Industries

Pharmaceutical Manufacturing and Staffing and Recruiting