Operations Gowning Trainer

Merck & Co.; Raritan (NJ); On-site; USD 59,168 - 77,658; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

401(k) with company match

Paid parental leave

Flexible spending accounts

Job summary

Legend Biotech is seeking an Operations Gowning Trainer I in Raritan, NJ. This role is critical in ensuring compliance with quality standards within a cGMP manufacturing environment.

The ideal candidate will support training in gowning procedures and execute manufacturing activities, requiring a combination of biotech experience and knowledge of standard operating procedures.

Candidates should possess a HS diploma with relevant experience or a Bachelor's degree in Life Sciences, along with strong problem-solving and communication skills.

Qualifications

• HS Diploma required with 4–6 Years Biotech/Pharmaceutical experience or equivalent industry experience.
• Knowledge and ability to operate manufacturing and lab equipment.
• Ability to lift 25 lbs.

Responsibilities

• Support Gowning Training Program in a cGMP environment.
• Execute manufacturing gowning activities to support cell culturing.
• Perform tasks consistent with quality systems and cGMP.

Skills

Biotech/Pharmaceutical experience

Knowledge of Process Excellence Tools

Problem-solving

Communication skills

Education

HS Diploma with 4–6 Years experience or Bachelor's in Life Sciences or Engineering

Tools

Manufacturing support equipment

Job description

Legend Biotech is a global biotechnology company dedicated to treating, and one day curing, life‑threatening diseases. Headquartered in Somerset, New Jersey, we are developing advanced cell therapies across a diverse array of technology platforms, including autologous and allogenic chimeric antigen receptor T‑cell, T‑cell receptor (TCR‑T), and natural killer (NK) cell‑based immunotherapy. From our three R&D sites around the world, we apply these innovative technologies to pursue the discovery of safe, efficacious and cutting‑edge therapeutics for patients worldwide.

Legend Biotech entered into a global collaboration agreement with Janssen, one of the pharmaceutical companies of Johnson & Johnson, to jointly develop and commercialize ciltacabtagene autolecuel (cilta‑cel). Our strategic partnership is designed to combine the strengths and expertise of both companies to advance the promise of an immunotherapy in the treatment of multiple myeloma.

Operations Gowning Trainer I – part of the Raritan Training team based in Raritan, NJ.

Role Overview

This position is responsible for performing manufacturing gowning training and the execution of gowning training tasks within a CGMP environment. It ensures quality and maintains the highest standards in compliance with company policies, procedures, and all applicable regulations.

Key Responsibilities

• Support the Gowning Training Program responsible for clinical and commercial operation in a controlled current Good Manufacturing Practice (cGMP) cleanroom environment.
• Execute Instructor Led Trainings (ILT), Qualifications, and Requalification of Raritan CAR‑T Personnel.
• Execute manufacturing gowning activities to support cell culturing, purification, aseptic processing, and cryopreservation using appropriate gowning techniques.
• Perform gowning training and execution that follows standard operating procedures and batch records, and record production data and information in a clear, concise format according to Good Documentation Practices (GDP).
• Perform tasks on time in a manner consistent with quality systems, cGMP, and Learning Management System (LMS) requirements.
• Work in a team based, cross‑functional environment to complete production tasks required by shift schedule.
• Aid in the development of manufacturing gowning processes including appropriate documentation.
• Drive continuous improvement of gowning techniques and processes leveraging own observation as well as input of team members.
• Support schedule adjustments to meet production and business needs.
• Accurately complete documentation in SOP’s, logbooks, GMP documents, and training events.
• Demonstrate training progression through assigned curriculum.
• Accountable for maintaining a working knowledge of basic cGMP requirements to ensure adherence to compliance policies and regulations.
• Wear the appropriate PPE when working in manufacturing and other hazardous working environments.
• Proactively maintain a clean and safe work environment. Take necessary action to eliminate safety hazards and communicate to others any observed unsafe behaviors.
• Ensure materials are available for qualifications and training.
• Support the ongoing production schedule by:
  • Report to work on time and according to the shift schedule.
  • Perform other duties as assigned.
  • Attend departmental and other scheduled meetings.
  • Practice good interpersonal and communication skills.
  • Demonstrate positive team‑oriented approach in the daily execution of procedures.
  • Promote and work within a team environment.
  • Learn new skills, procedures and processes as assigned by management and continue to develop professionally.
  • Support investigation efforts as required.
  • Responsible for audit preparation and participation.

Requirements

• HS Diploma required with 4–6 Years Biotech/Pharmaceutical experience or equivalent industry experience OR Bachelors degree required in Life Sciences or Engineering, with 0–2 years Biotech/Pharmaceutical experience or equivalent industry experience.
• Interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram or schedule form.
• Follow instructions.
• Solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists.
• Add, subtract, multiply and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals.
• Knowledge and ability to operate manufacturing, manufacturing‑support and lab equipment.
• Knowledge of Process Excellence Tools.
• Possesses solid knowledge of routine and non‑routine testing and sampling methods, techniques and related equipment.
• Needs to be mobile and able to independently transport themselves between various sites/locations, as dictated by the essential functions and responsibilities of the position.
• Is frequently required to communicate with coworkers.
• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand, walk, climb, bend and stop, and reach with hands and arms.
• Ability to lift 25 lbs.
• Needs to perform gowning procedures to work in manufacturing core.

Base Pay Range: $59,168 – $77,658 USD. Performance‑based bonus and/or equity may be available in eligible roles. Benefits include medical, dental, vision insurance, 401(k) with company match, paid parental leave, paid time off, flexible spending and health savings accounts, life and AD&D insurance, disability coverage, legal assistance, and other voluntary benefits. Benefits and bonuses are offered exclusively to permanent full‑time employees; contractors are not eligible.

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