PROCESS TECHNICIAN

20BLOC, Inc.; Thousand Oaks, Northern (CA, KY); Hybrid; USD 39,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

401(k)

Paid time off

Job summary

20BLOC, Inc. in Thousand Oaks, CA is seeking a Process Technician to support production of non-clinical and clinical stage products. This on-site role operates Mon-Fri and requires a background in engineering, biology, or related field.

You will handle processing equipment, ensure cGMP compliance, review batch records, and contribute to safety and continuous improvement efforts in a collaborative environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering, biological science, or related field.
• Internships or projects during undergraduate studies in bioprocessing environments preferred.
• Experience with production concepts and designs preferred.
• Exposure to proteins or protein chemistry is a strong plus.
• Direct fermentation experience is helpful.
• Excellent interpersonal, verbal and written communication skills and ability to work cross-functionally.

Responsibilities

• Operate various equipment such as manual or semi-automated processing equipment, TFF, chromatography, press, scales and temperature-controlled devices.
• Perform and monitor critical processes with the ability to troubleshoot and course correct equipment operation.
• Carry out standard operating procedures and protocols involved in pilot plant manufacturing including visual inspection, material handling and inventory control.
• Assist in the review of documentation for assigned functions such as batch records and equipment logs according to quality systems standards as required.
• Follow procedures with strict adherence to safety and compliance.
• Identify, recommend, and implement improvements related to routine functions.

Education

Bachelor’s degree in engineering, biological science, or related field

Job description

The Process Technician supports the production of our non-clinical stage and clinical stage product by applying their skills and knowledge of pharmaceutical product manufacturing in our unit operations to the cGMP standards. This is an exciting opportunity for a keen, hard-working individual to join a growing, expanding start-up in a full-time position on site in Thousand Oaks, CA.

Key responsibilities

• Operate various equipment such as manual or semi-automated processing equipment, TFF, chromatography, press, scales and temperature-controlled devices.
• Perform and monitor critical processes with the ability to troubleshoot and course correct equipment operation.
• Carry out standard operating procedures and protocols involved in pilot plant manufacturing including visual inspection, material handling and inventory control.
• Assist in the review of documentation for assigned functions such as batch records and equipment logs according to quality systems standards as required.
• Follow procedures with strict adherence to safety and compliance.
• Identify, recommend, and implement improvements related to routine functions.

Education

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering, biological science, or related field.
• Minimum experience should include related internships and/or projects during undergraduate studies, with prior experience in bioprocessing environments strong plus.

Experience

• Experience with production concepts and designs is strongly preferred.
• Exposure to proteins or protein chemistry is a strong plus.
• Direct fermentation experience is helpful.
• Excellent interpersonal, verbal and written communication skills and the ability to work cross-functionally are essential in this collaborative work environment.
• Strong attention to detail and excellent organizational and time management skills are critical.

Compensation and Additional Information

This is a full-time, on-site position located in Thousand Oaks, California, and requires working on-site Monday through Friday. All applicants must be authorized to work in the United States. We are not sponsoring employment visas.

Compensation: The salary range for this position is $28-38 per hour. This salary range is an estimate, and the actual salary may vary based on various factors, including, without limitation, individual education, experience, tenure, skills, and abilities, as well as internal equity and alignment with market data, including potential adjustments for geographic location.

20BLOC is an equal opportunity employer. All applicants will be considered for employment without attention to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran or disability status, or other applicable legally protected characteristics.

• We offer competitive compensation and benefits including health, dental, vision and life insurance, 401(k) and paid time off.

1280 Rancho Conejo Blvd ,
Thousand Oaks, CA 91320

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