Manufacturing Associate III - Buffer & Media Prep (3 month Contract; Sun-Wed 1st Shift)

Rentschler Biopharma

Milford (MA)

On-site

USD 40,000 - 70,000

Full time

14 days+

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Job summary

A leading biopharmaceutical company is seeking a Manufacturing Associate III for a contract role in Milford, MA. The candidate will operate manufacturing process equipment and troubleshoot production issues while adhering to safety and hygiene standards. This position requires at least 4 years of relevant experience with a Bachelor's degree or 6 years with a high school diploma. The role benefits from good communication skills and teamwork in a dynamic environment.

Qualifications

6+ years of experience with a high school diploma, or 4+ years with a Bachelor's degree.
Ability to read and follow detailed instructions.
Ability to work effectively in a team environment.

Responsibilities

Operate manufacturing process equipment for production.
Monitor and record batch parameters.
Troubleshoot process problems as needed.

Skills

Microsoft Office proficiency

Good communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Education

High school diploma or Associate degree in Life Sciences/Engineering

Bachelor’s degree

Job description

Overview

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Advancing medicine to save lives. Together.

Thanks to many decades of experience and our passion for what we do, we make an essential contribution to the global availability of biopharmaceuticals, especially for patients with rare and serious diseases.

Rentschler Biopharma SE is a leading contract development and manufacturing organization (CDMO) focused exclusively on client projects. We offer customized full-service solutions for bioprocess development and the production of complex biopharmaceuticals. As a German family-owned company with an international footprint and global reach, we combine experts, expertise and years of experience to develop best-in-class solutions – together with our clients.

Rentschler Biopharma has approximately 1,400 employees and is headquartered in Laupheim, Germany, with a site in Milford, MA, USA. In 2024, we joined the United Nations Global Compact, underlining our commitment to sustainability.

As an independent family-owned company, we live by the motto: Many hands, many minds - ONE TEAM! Open, respectful cooperation characterizes our working environment, where quality awareness, diligence and responsibility are our top priorities. With all the diversity of our talents in the Rentschler team, we pursue one vision together: advancing medicine to save lives.

Duties And Responsibilities

Key areas of responsibility include but not limited to operating the glass washer and autoclave, weigh & dispense, preparation of buffer and media, and supporting manufacturing teams as needed
Perform operations of the following (may be applicable to commercial scale product, development studies, clinical material or validation activities)
Operate manufacturing process equipment to perform various manufacturing production steps
Proficient operating inside of a BSC, sampling, and performing with aseptic techniques
Monitor and record batch parameters, including computer data entry. Complete relevant paperwork following GDP/GMP guidelines
Troubleshoot process problems and respond to alarms. Provide information for unplanned events, including entering data into event management software
Order, receive and distribute supplies into production area as needed
Demonstrate procedures as a part of training sessions for other team members; may schedule department or process activities which could involve coworkers
Participate on Continuous Improvement Teams
May perform other duties as assigned. (During Production Processing these activities may increase)
Knowledge of laboratory and pharmaceutical production equipment included but not limited to autoclaves, glass washer, process tanks, and analytical equipment
Familiar with standard troubleshooting approaches (problem statement, root cause analysis, corrections, etc.)
May be required to train others as needed
Knowledge of bioreactor and chromatography preferred but not required
Such additional responsibilities as the Company may also assign

Qualifications

With high school diploma: Normally requires 6+ years of related experience required or an associate degree in Life Sciences/Engineering field. Biotech Certificate preferred
With Bachelor’s degree: Normally requires 4+ years of related experience.
Good with Microsoft Office – Outlook, Word, Excel
Proficiency in a variety of mathematical disciplines and able to work with both the metric and USA standards of measurement, and military time
Able to read and follow detailed written instructions and have good verbal/written communication skills
Able to write legibly and grammatically correct entries on records
Good interpersonal skills and be able to work effectively and efficiently in a team environment
Ability to meet schedule required; this position may include shift, weekend, holiday work and overtime at times, as dictated by the 365-day per year production schedule

Working Conditions

Personal Protective Equipment must be worn as required
May require lifting amounts of 25 lbs
Manufacturing operations tasks requires operator to regularly remain on feet for shift
Pushing buffer containers ranging from 50L to 200L
Sitting for periods of 2 to 3 hours
Ability to work in a clean room environment and comply with hygiene standards and use of special garments. Additionally, personal protective equipment must be worn due to safety requirements

Physical Requirements