Senior Upstream Bioprocess Technician (cGMP)

Actalent; Missouri; On-site; USD 34,000 - 49,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

Dental & Vision

401(k) plan

Life Insurance

Disability coverage

Health Spending Account

Job summary

Actalent in Saint Louis, MO seeks an Upstream Processing Technician to support large-scale biologics manufacturing in a cGMP environment. You will propagate mammalian cell culture, perform aseptic operations, run production bioreactors, and handle filtration or centrifugation tasks.

The role requires a Bachelor's degree in Science, 2+ years in manufacturing or lab settings, and the ability to work rotating 10-hour shifts in an onsite cleanroom. Contract-to-hire with competitive hourly pay.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Science with focus on aseptic technique, cell culturing, and pipetting.
• Minimum 2 years in manufacturing, operation, production, lab setting, or related field.
• Experience in a cGMP environment and knowledge of cGMP practices.
• Proficiency in aseptic techniques, cleanroom operations, and chemical concepts.
• Subject Matter Expertise in upstream processing steps.

Responsibilities

• Review area documents and manage the WNS.
• Assist manufacturing controls and complete batch records.
• Perform in-process assays using equipment such as spectrophotometers, pH meters, and clinical analyzers.
• Weigh, transfer, and mix chemicals as required.
• Perform product filtrations.
• Clean and steam steel tanks (CIP/SIP).
• Prepare glassware and steel tanks for sterilization in autoclave and operate the autoclave.
• Maintain lab equipment including pumps, pH meters, and flow meters.
• Keep department lead or manager updated on all issues.
• Monitor stocks of common lab supplies.
• Perform other job duties as required.
• Respond to emergency notifications.
• Work flexible hours, including weekends.

Skills

cGMP experience

Aseptic techniques

Upstream processing

Laboratory operations

Education

B.S. in Science

Job description

Actalent in Saint Louis, MO seeks an Upstream Processing Technician to support large-scale biologics manufacturing in a cGMP environment. You will propagate mammalian cell culture, perform aseptic operations, run production bioreactors, and handle filtration or centrifugation tasks.

The role requires a Bachelor's degree in Science, 2+ years in manufacturing or lab settings, and the ability to work rotating 10-hour shifts in an onsite cleanroom. Contract-to-hire with competitive hourly pay.