Manufacturing Associate III / IV, Purification (Nights)

Biogen; Milwaukee (WI); On-site; USD 54,000 - 71,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, Vision, and Life ins.

Fitness & Wellness programs

Disability insurance

Paid vacation and holidays

401(k) with company match

Employee stock purchase plan

Tuition reimbursement

Job summary

Biogen in Milwaukee is seeking Manufacturing Associates for downstream purification in a 2‑2‑3 night rotation, 6:00 PM–6:00 AM ET, in a Drug Substance facility. Roles center on purification steps, viral filtration, and bulk drug substance handling within a cleanroom.

You’ll perform daily manufacturing activities, document cGMP data, and help maintain audit readiness. Training and leadership development are encouraged within a collaborative team.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university, STEM preferred; minimum .5 years of direct experience
• BioWorks Certificate or associate’s degree, STEM preferred; minimum 1 year of direct experience
• High School Diploma (or equivalent); minimum 1.5 years of direct experience
• Experience in a cGMP environment
• Ability to follow SOPs and GDP

Responsibilities

• Execute daily manufacturing activities, operating process equipment and executing validation protocols per cGMP SOPs
• Document and record all cGMP data and information for processing steps and equipment activities
• Create and revise batch records, SLRs, and equipment logbooks
• Assist in in‑process sampling and analysis (pH, conductivity, protein concentration, osmolarity)
• Maintain a clean and safe work environment with audit readiness
• Be a team player and leader; contribute energy and focus
• Participate in training and development initiatives for self and team

Skills

SOPs

GDP

aseptic environment

DeltaV

LIMS

pipetting

Education

Bachelor’s degree (STEM)

BioWorks Certificate/associate’s

High School Diploma

Tools

DeltaV

LIMS

Job description

About This Role

Our factories run 24/7 operations. Our manufacturing teams work 12‑hour shifts (either day or night) on a 2‑2‑3 calendar rotation. The role follows a 2‑2‑3 calendar rotation on nights (6:00 PM – 6:00 AM ET), with an internal “Black Nights” rotating schedule.

Our Manufacturing Associates perform processing steps and manufacturing support activities in our Drug Substance facility in Research Triangle Park (RTP). These teams are the backbone of our operations—each playing a critical role in delivering our therapies to the patients who need them.

Teams are organized by the steps in the biomanufacturing process they operate in: Upstream (Cell Culture), Downstream (Purification), and Media & Solution Preparation. Manufacturing Associates perform these steps in a clean environment governed by current Good Manufacturing Practices (cGMP).

This Role’s Primary Focus Is Downstream (Purification)

• Column chromatography
• Viral filtration
• Ultra‑filtration
• Bulk dispensing of the drug substance

What You’ll Do

• Execute daily manufacturing activities, including operating process equipment and executing validation protocols according to cGMP Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs)
• Document and record all cGMP data and information (including deviations) for processing steps and equipment activities
• Create and revise key documentation such as batch records, SLRs, and equipment logbooks
• Assist in conducting in‑process sampling and analysis (pH, conductivity, protein concentration, osmolarity, etc.)
• Help maintain a clean and safe work environment, focusing on audit readiness of process areas
• Be a team player and leader; always contribute energy and focus
• Actively participate and lead in training and development initiatives for personal growth and for team members

Who You Are

You’re driven by a mission to save lives and have a deep sense of purpose. Biomanufacturing is complex, and you thrive in fast‑paced environments where learning agility, problem‑solving, and adaptability are essential.

Required Skills for a Manufacturing Associate III

$25.96 – $34.13 Pay Range

• The following combinations of academic and/or relevant experience may be considered:
  • Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university, STEM preferred; minimum .5 years of direct experience
  • BioWorks Certificate or associate’s degree, STEM preferred; minimum 1 year of direct experience
  • High School Diploma (or equivalent); minimum 1.5 years of direct experience
• Previous experience in a cGMP environment
• Demonstrated ability to follow SOPs and adhere to Good Documentation Practices (GDP)
• Experience or understanding of working in an aseptic or cleanroom environment
• Understanding of process automation and software systems (e.g., DeltaV, LIMS, etc.)
• Previous pipetting experience in a laboratory or manufacturing environment preferred

Required Skills for a Manufacturing Associate IV

$31.25 – $40.87 Pay Range

• The following combinations of academic and/or relevant experience may be considered:
  • Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university, STEM preferred; minimum 2 years of direct experience
  • BioWorks Certificate or associate’s degree, STEM preferred; minimum 2.5 years of direct experience
  • High School Diploma (or equivalent); minimum 3 years of direct experience
• Previous experience in a cGMP environment
• Demonstrated ability to follow SOPs and adhere to GDP
• Experience working in an aseptic or cleanroom environment
• Understanding of process automation and software systems (e.g., DeltaV, LIMS, etc.)
• Previous pipetting experience in a laboratory or manufacturing environment preferred

Job Level: Entry Level

Additional Information

The base compensation range for this role is: $25.96 – $40.87. Base salary is determined through an analytical approach utilizing a combination of factors including relevant skills & experience, job location, and internal equity.

Regular employees are eligible for short‑term and long‑term incentives, including cash bonus and equity incentive opportunities, based on performance.

Benefits

• Medical, Dental, Vision, and Life insurances
• Fitness & Wellness programs including a fitness reimbursement
• Short‑ and Long‑Term Disability insurance
• Minimum 15 days paid vacation and an additional end‑of‑year shutdown time off (Dec 26‑Dec 31)
• Up to 12 company paid holidays + 3 paid days off for Personal Significance
• 80 hours of sick time per calendar year
• Paid Maternity and Parental Leave benefit
• 401(k) program participation with company matched contributions
• Employee stock purchase plan
• Tuition reimbursement up to $10,000 per calendar year
• Employee Resource Groups participation

Why Biogen

We are a global team committed to excellence, with the stability and resources of a well‑established company while fostering an environment where individual contributions matter. Our team includes talented and passionate professionals with opportunities for learning, growth, and skill expansion. We deliver life‑changing medicines, and every role plays a vital part in our mission.

Commitment to Inclusion and Belonging

We are committed to building a culture of inclusion and belonging that reflects the communities we operate in and the patients we serve. Diverse backgrounds, cultures, and perspectives strengthen our innovation. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, marital status, race, color, national origin, ancestry, ethnicity, religion, age, veteran status, disability, genetic information or any other basis protected by federal, state or local law. Biogen is an E‑Verify Employer in the United States.