Upstream Manufacturing Associate

Global Life Science Hub; Piscataway Township (NJ); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Global Life Science Hub in Piscataway, NJ is seeking an Upstream Manufacturing Associate to manage mammalian cell culture and bioreactor operations in a cGMP environment. The role is full-time and permanent, offering positions MFG I, II, and III based on experience.

The ideal candidate has 1-2+ years in upstream cGMP manufacturing and a degree in biological or related sciences. Responsibilities include executing cell culture operations and maintaining compliance with GMP standards.

Qualifications

• 1-2+ years hands-on experience in upstream cGMP manufacturing within biopharma or a CDMO.
• Experience with mammalian cell culture and bioreactor operations.
• Comfortable with GMP batch documentation and compliance requirements.

Responsibilities

• Executing cell culture and bioreactor operations at multiple scales in a cGMP environment.
• Running engineering and clinical batches from seed train to 1000L.
• Reviewing and completing batch records, deviations, and GMP documentation.

Skills

Cell culture and bioreactor operations

GMP documentation compliance

Familiarity with single-use systems

Education

BS or MS in biological, biochemical, chemical, or related sciences

Job description

UPSTREAM MANUFACTURING ASSOCIATE

Piscataway, NJ - Full-Time, Permanent

We are placing an Upstream Manufacturing Associate with a leading biologics manufacturer in Piscataway, NJ. Full-time, permanent position - not contract.

You will be running mammalian cell culture and bioreactor operations in a cGMP manufacturing environment, executing batches from seed train through to 1000L scale on live biosimilar programs.

What you're doing:

• Executing cell culture and bioreactor operations at multiple scales in a cGMP environment
• Running engineering and clinical batches from seed train to 1000L
• Operating and maintaining single-use systems, bioreactors, and associated equipment
• Reviewing and completing batch records, deviations, and GMP documentation
• Supporting investigations and corrective actions arising from batch execution

What you need:

• 1-2+ years hands‑on experience in upstream cGMP manufacturing within biopharma or a CDMO
• Mammalian cell culture and bioreactor operations experience
• Familiarity with single-use manufacturing consumables - bags, tube sets, process manifolds
• Comfortable with GMP batch documentation and compliance requirements
• BS or MS in biological, biochemical, chemical, or related sciences

MFG I, II, and III positions available depending on experience level.

Apply directly or get in touch to find out more.