Upstream Cell Culture Manufacturing Associate

avidbio; Tustin (CA); On-site; USD 30,307 - 37,195; Full time

Job summary

Avid Bioservices is seeking a Manufacturing Associate Upstream to join our life‑saving biopharmaceuticals team in California. The role involves cGMP cell culture manufacturing, documentation, and batch record activities in a multi‑product facility.

You will monitor equipment, perform cell culture operations, assist with deviations, and support continuous improvement initiatives. Minimum qualifications include 2+ years in related experience and mammalian cell culture; a biology/chemistry

Qualifications

• 2+ years of related experience and/or training.
• 2+ years of industry experience working with mammalian cell culture.

Responsibilities

• Perform daily monitoring of equipment.
• Operate and maintain cell culture bioreactors in batch, fed-batch, and perfusion modes.
• Carry out cell culture expansions and aseptic techniques.
• Maintain cleanroom facilities and equipment.
• Draft and revise Batch Production Records and SOPs.
• Collaborate with other departments on raw materials, testing, documentation, validation, and maintenance.

Skills

Team player

Communication

Multitasking

Attention to detail

Education

Bachelor’s or associate degree in biology or chemistry

Job description

Avid Bioservices is seeking a Manufacturing Associate Upstream to join our life‑saving biopharmaceuticals team in California. The role involves cGMP cell culture manufacturing, documentation, and batch record activities in a multi‑product facility.

You will monitor equipment, perform cell culture operations, assist with deviations, and support continuous improvement initiatives. Minimum qualifications include 2+ years in related experience and mammalian cell culture; a biology/chemistry