Manufacturing Associate - GMP - Houston

Neurogene Inc.; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 60,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Neurogene is seeking a Manufacturing Associate to support gene therapy product production at a GMP viral vector facility. The role focuses on maintaining uninterrupted supply for clinical trials through routine manufacturing and strict cGMP quality systems in a cleanroom environment.

Responsibilities include operation of manual, semi-automated, and automated equipment, large-scale cell culture, viral vector purification, buffer preparation, and documentation.

Qualifications

• Associates or Bachelor's in Biology, Biotechnology, or related fields.
• GMP environment experience preferred but not mandatory.
• Familiarity with bioreactor systems, chromatography, and sterile operations is advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Operation of manual, semi-automated, and automated equipment.
• Large-scale cell culture.
• Viral vector purification.
• Buffer preparation.
• Equipment staging and documentation.
• Involvement in validation, inventory, and safety activities.
• Advanced roles may include authoring technical reports and leading project meetings.

Skills

Aseptic technique

Procedure development

Effective communication

Education

Associates or Bachelors in Biology/Biotechnology/related fields

Tools

Bioreactor systems

Chromatography

Sterile operations

Job description

Role

Manufacturing Associate responsible for gene therapy product production at Neurogene’s GMP viral vector facility. Objectives include maintaining uninterrupted supply for clinical trials through support of routine biopharmaceutical manufacturing.

Responsibilities

• Operation of manual, semi-automated, and automated equipment
• Large-scale cell culture
• Viral vector purification
• Buffer preparation
• Equipment staging and documentation
• Involvement in validation, inventory, and safety activities
• Advanced roles may include authoring technical reports and leading project meetings

Requirements

• Associates or Bachelors in Biology, Biotechnology, or related fields
• GMP environment experience preferred but not mandatory
• Familiarity with bioreactor systems, chromatography, and sterile operations is advantageous

Skills

• Aseptic technique
• Procedure development
• Effective communication

High-value specifics

• Focus on gene therapy, viral vector production, GMP compliance, cGMP quality systems
• Cleanroom operations (ISO 5/Grade A)
• Moderate travel (<10%)

Work setup

Primarily in a manufacturing clean room environment with some manual handling and safety hazards; work schedule is day shift with possible weekend work.