Upstream Manufacturing Associate I - Cleanroom Ops

Planet Pharma; Pennington (NJ); On-site; USD 28,000 - 39,000; Full time

Job summary

Planet Pharma is seeking an Upstream Manufacturing Associate I in the United States (New Jersey, Pennington) to execute day-to-day upstream manufacturing in a cGMP cleanroom. You will assist media/buffer prep, seed train expansion, bioreactor support, and harvest work, ensuring compliance with GMP.

The role requires basic cell culture understanding, strict documentation, and adherence to aseptic techniques.

Qualifications

• Understanding of biological manufacturing and cell culture workflows.
• Ability to follow detailed procedures and batch records precisely.
• Strong documentation practices and attention to detail are essential.
• Effective communication and teamwork are required in a cGMP setting.
• Knowledge of cGMP requirements is preferred but not mandatory.

Responsibilities

• Prepare media and buffers per procedures and batch records.
• Support vial thaw, shake flask culture, seed train expansion, and bioreactor activities.
• Assist fed-batch and perfusion bioreactor operations.
• Perform harvest and filtration activities.
• Carry out equipment setup, cleaning, sanitization and routine maintenance.
• Perform aseptic manufacturing in cleanroom environments and follow gowning rules.
• Document batch records, logbooks, and GMP documentation accurately.
• Follow SOPs and report deviations or issues.
• Support audits and inspection readiness activities.
• Participate in training and process improvement projects.

Skills

Biotech knowledge

Cell culture processes

Documentation accuracy

Communication & teamwork

cGMP familiarity

Education

Bachelor's degree in biotechnology / life sciences

High School Diploma with 4+ years biopharma exp.

Job description

Planet Pharma is seeking an Upstream Manufacturing Associate I in the United States (New Jersey, Pennington) to execute day-to-day upstream manufacturing in a cGMP cleanroom. You will assist media/buffer prep, seed train expansion, bioreactor support, and harvest work, ensuring compliance with GMP.

The role requires basic cell culture understanding, strict documentation, and adherence to aseptic techniques.