Process Development & Manufacturing Specialist I

Maravai and Kirkland & Ellis LLP; Town of Florida (NY); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Maravai LifeSciences is seeking a Process Development & Manufacturing Specialist I to support enzyme production and process development activities. You will execute established protocols in fermentation, filtration, and chromatography, while documenting activities per GDP and maintaining compliance with quality systems.

The role emphasizes collaboration with Manufacturing, Quality, and Supply Chain to meet production schedules and achieve process improvements under supervision.

Qualifications

• High school diploma with 2+ years of relevant industry experience or an Associate/Bachelor in Biochemistry, Biology, or related field preferred.
• Basic understanding of GMP, ISO, or regulated manufacturing environments and GDP documentation practices.

Responsibilities

• Execute enzyme production and manufacturing processes (fermentation, filtration, chromatography) following established protocols.
• Prepare materials, equipment, and production areas for scheduled operations.
• Accurately document production and experimental activities in batch records and reports per GDP.
• Operate and maintain lab and manufacturing equipment; perform basic troubleshooting and maintenance.
• Support process characterization and development activities to improve product quality and consistency.
• Collaborate with Manufacturing, Quality, and Supply Chain to support production schedules and material flow.
• Maintain compliance with cGMP, ISO standards, and safety requirements.
• Performs other duties to support production and development objectives.

Skills

Enzyme production

Manufacturing processes

GDP/Documentation

SOP adherence

Communication & teamwork

Education

High school diploma with 2+ years of industry experience

Associate/Bachelor in Biochemistry/Biology or related discipline

Tools

Microsoft Office

ERP systems

Document control systems

Job description

Process Development & Manufacturing Specialist I

Maravai LifeSciences translates extraordinary science into everyday miracles, helping biotech, biopharma, and life sciences companies everywhere deliver novel vaccines, therapeutics, and diagnostics. We are global leaders in providing products and services within the fields of nucleic acid production and biologics safety testing to many of the world's leading biopharma, vaccine, diagnostics, and cell and gene therapy companies.

At Maravai, we believe that diverse perspectives are the foundation of innovation.Through an inclusive andequitableculture where every team member is inspired to bring their best selves to work, we cultivate an environment in which we can lead together,providingdifferentiated value to our customers, and enabling the miracles of science.For over 35 years,Maravai’sportfolio companies have served as a catalyst for innovative, lifesaving technology for humanity. Pioneering nucleotide research since itsinception, we are now leading the way in the rapidly expanding mRNA market.

Your next role as a Miracle Maker

Maravai LifeSciences is seeking a #MiracleMaker to join our Manufacturing team as a Process Development & Manufacturing Specialist I . Th eProcess Development & Manufacturing Specialist Isupports enzyme production and process development activities by executing established laboratory and manufacturing protocols. This role contributes to product manufacturing, process characterization, and production readiness while ensuring compliance with quality and safety standards. The Specialist I works under supervision to support process scalability, documentation, and continuous improvement initiatives within Alphazyme’s manufacturing operations.

How you will make an impact:

• Execute enzyme production and manufacturing processes, including fermentation, enzymatic reactions, filtration, and chromatography, following established protocols.
• Prepare materials, equipment, and production areas to support manufacturing activities and ensure readiness for scheduled operations.
• Accurately document production and experimental activities in batch records, logs, and reports in accordance with Good Documentation Practices (GDP).
• Operate and maintain laboratory and manufacturing equipment, performing basic troubleshooting and routine maintenance.
• Support process characterization and development activities under supervision to improve product quality and consistency.
• Collaborate with Manufacturing, Quality, and Supply Chain teams to support production schedules and material flow.
• Maintain compliance with cGMP (as applicable), ISO standards, and safety requirements.
• Perform other duties as assigned to support production and process development objectives.

The skills and experience that you will bring:

• High school diploma with 2+ years of relevant industry experience, or Associate’s/Bachelor’s degree in Biochemistry, Biology, or related scientific discipline preferred.
• Hands-on experience or exposure to enzyme production/manufacturing processes such as fermentation, filtration, chromatography, or enzymatic reactions preferred.
• Basic understanding of GMP, ISO, or regulated manufacturing environments and documentation practices (GDP).
• Ability to follow SOPs and execute protocols with attention to detail and data accuracy.
• Strong organizational and problem-solving skills with the ability to manage multiple tasks in a dynamic environment.
• Effective communication and teamwork skills; proficiency with Microsoft Office and familiarity with ERP or document control systems is a plus.

#LI-Onsite

The benefits of being a #MiracleMaker:

• You have the potential to change,improve, and save lives around the world.
• You have the opportunity to be a partowner inMaravai through RSU grants andoptionalemployee stock purchase plans.
• Weoffer comprehensivemedical plansandHSA/FSAoptions.
• Fertility &family planningassistance.
• A variety ofadditionaloptional benefitsand insurance options, includingpet insurance.

MaravaiLifeSciences is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex including sexualorientation,and gender identity, national origin, disability, protected Veteran Status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.

Voluntary Self-Identification

For government reporting purposes, we ask candidates to respond to the below self-identification survey.Completion of the form is entirely voluntary. Whatever your decision, it will not be considered in the hiringprocess or thereafter. Any information that you do provide will be recorded and maintained in aconfidential file.

As set forth in Maravai LifeSciences’s Equal Employment Opportunity policy,we do not discriminate on the basis of any protected group status under any applicable law.

If you believe you belong to any of the categories of protected veterans listed below, please indicate by making the appropriate selection.As a government contractor subject to the Vietnam Era Veterans Readjustment Assistance Act (VEVRAA), we request this information in order to measurethe effectiveness of the outreach and positive recruitment efforts we undertake pursuant to VEVRAA. Classification of protected categoriesis as follows:

A "disabled veteran" is one of the following: a veteran of the U.S. military, ground, naval or air service who is entitled to compensation (or who but for the receipt of military retired pay would be entitled to compensation) under laws administered by the Secretary of Veterans Affairs; or a person who was discharged or released from active duty because of a service‑connected disability.

A "recently separated veteran" means any veteran during the three‑year period beginning on the date of such veteran's discharge or release from active duty in the U.S. military, ground, naval, or air service.

An "active duty wartime or campaign badge veteran" means a veteran who served on active duty in the U.S. military, ground, naval or air service during a war, or in a campaign or expedition for which a campaign badge has been authorized under the laws administered by the Department of Defense.

An "Armed forces service medal veteran" means a veteran who, while serving on active duty in the U.S. military, ground, naval or air service, participated in a United States military operation for which an Armed Forces service medal was awarded pursuant to Executive Order 12985.

Voluntary Self-Identification of Disability

Form CC-305 Page 1 of 1 OMB Control Number 1250-0005 Expires 04/30/2026
Why are you being asked to complete this form?

We are a federal contractor or subcontractor. The law requires us to provide equal employment opportunity to qualified people with disabilities. We have a goal of having at least 7% of our workers as people with disabilities. The law says we must measure our progress towards this goal. To do this, we must ask applicants and employees if they have a disability or have ever had one. People can become disabled, so we need to ask this question at least every five years.

Completing this form is voluntary, and we hope that you will choose to do so. Your answer is confidential. No one who makes hiring decisions will see it. Your decision to complete the form and your answer will not harm you in any way. If you want to learn more about the law or this form, visit the U.S. Department of Labor’s Office of Federal Contract Compliance Programs (OFCCP) website at www.dol.gov/ofccp .

How do you know if you have a disability?

A disability is a condition that substantially limits one or more of your “major life activities.” If you have or have ever had such a condition, you are a person with a disability. Disabilities include, but are not limited to:

• Alcohol or other substance use disorder (not currently using drugs illegally)
• Autoimmune disorder, for example, lupus, fibromyalgia, rheumatoid arthritis, HIV/AIDS
• Blind or low vision
• Cancer (past or present)
• Cardiovascular or heart disease
• Celiac disease
• Cerebral palsy
• Deaf or serious difficulty hearing
• Diabetes
• Disfigurement, for example, disfigurement caused by burns, wounds, accidents, or congenital disorders
• Epilepsy or other seizure disorder
• Gastrointestinal disorders, for example, Crohn's Disease, irritable bowel syndrome
• Intellectual or developmental disability
• Mental health conditions, for example, depression, bipolar disorder, anxiety disorder, schizophrenia, PTSD
• Missing limbs or partially missing limbs
• Mobility impairment, benefiting from the use of a wheelchair, scooter, walker, leg brace(s) and/or other supports
• Nervous system condition, for example, migraine headaches, Parkinson’s disease, multiple sclerosis (MS)
• Neurodivergence, for example, attention‑deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD), autism spectrum disorder, dyslexia, dyspraxia, other learning disabilities
• Partial or complete paralysis (any cause)
• Pulmonary or respiratory conditions, for example, tuberculosis, asthma, emphysema
• Short stature (dwarfism)
• Traumatic brain injury

Disability Status Select...

PUBLIC BURDEN STATEMENT: According to the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995 no persons are required to respond to a collection of information unless such collection displays a valid OMB control number. This survey should take about 5 minutes to complete.