Upstream Biotech Manufacturing Associate II — 3rd Shift

System One; Pennington (NJ); On-site; USD 36,000 - 44,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

Dental benefits

Vision benefits

401(k) plan

Life insurance

Spending accounts

Job summary

System One is seeking a Manufacturing Associate II, Upstream Operations on the 3rd shift in Pennington, NJ. You will perform cell culture, bioreactor operations, harvest, and in-process testing in a cGMP cleanroom, mentoring junior associates and supporting continuous improvement.

Requirements include experience with mammalian cell culture and upstream processing, bioreactor operations, and strong troubleshooting and communication skills. Lift up to 25 lbs; shift is 10pm-6am M-F.

Qualifications

• Experience with mammalian cell culture and upstream processing.
• Bioreactor operations experience.
• Knowledge of cGMP manufacturing.
• Strong troubleshooting and communication skills.
• Ability to work in a cleanroom environment and lift up to 25 lbs.

Responsibilities

• Perform media/buffer preparation, cell culture, seed train, bioreactor, harvest, and filtration activities.
• Monitor processes and operate analytical equipment (Cedex, BGA, Osmometer, pH/conductivity meters).
• Maintain GMP documentation and support investigations.
• Perform aseptic operations in cleanroom environments.
• Train Associate I team members and support continuous improvement initiatives.
• Assist with SOP updates, technology transfers, and manufacturing readiness.

Skills

Mammalian cell culture

Upstream processing

Bioreactor operations

cGMP manufacturing

Troubleshooting

Communication skills

Cleanroom environment

Lift up to 25 lbs

Education

Bachelor's degree in Life Sciences, Biotechnology, Biochemistry, Chemical Engineering, or related field

High School Diploma/GED with 6+ years of relevant biopharmaceutical manufacturing experience

Tools

Cedex

Osmometer

pH meters

Conductivity meters

BGA

Job description

System One is seeking a Manufacturing Associate II, Upstream Operations on the 3rd shift in Pennington, NJ. You will perform cell culture, bioreactor operations, harvest, and in-process testing in a cGMP cleanroom, mentoring junior associates and supporting continuous improvement.

Requirements include experience with mammalian cell culture and upstream processing, bioreactor operations, and strong troubleshooting and communication skills. Lift up to 25 lbs; shift is 10pm-6am M-F.