Upstream Manufacturing Associate III

Rentschler Biopharma Inc.; Milford (CT); On-site; USD 50,000 - 63,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Discretionary bonus

Medical insurance

401K program

Job summary

Rentschler Biopharma Inc. in Milford, MA is seeking a Biologics Manufacturing Operator to perform upstream and downstream processing in a CGMP environment. You will work on cell culture and purification steps, operate process equipment, and help maintain strict aseptic conditions.

The role requires attention to batch parameters, documentation, and compliance with GDP/GMP guidelines. Day shift 4/3 Pitman schedule, Sun-Wed, 6am–6:30pm, with potential overtime and weekend work as production demands.

Qualifications

• High school diploma with 7+ years of related experience or associate degree in Life Sciences/Engineering; Biotech Certificate preferred.
• With Bachelor’s degree: 4+ years of related experience; strong proficiency with Microsoft Office tools.

Responsibilities

• Operate manufacturing process equipment per procedures and batch records.
• Maintain GDP/GMP compliance and accurate data entry.
• Assist in training and cross‑functional coordination.
• Troubleshoot process issues and support continuous improvement.

Skills

GMP manufacturing

BSC aseptic technique

Data entry

Troubleshooting

Teamwork

Microsoft Office

Communication skills

Reading/writing instructions

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Bachelor's degree

Tools

Autoclaves

Process tanks

Chromatography

Analytical equipment

Job description

Advancing medicine to save lives. Together. Thanks to many decades of experience and our passion for what we do, we make an essential contribution to the global availability of biopharmaceuticals, especially for patients with rare and serious diseases. Rentschler Biopharma SE is a leading contract development and manufacturing organization (CDMO) focused exclusively on client projects. We offer customized full-service solutions for bioprocess development and the production of complex biopharmaceuticals. As a German family‑owned company with an international footprint and global reach, we combine experts, expertise and years of experience to develop best‑in‑class solutions – together with our clients. Rentschler Biopharma has approximately 1,400 employees and is headquartered in Laupheim, Germany, with a site in Milford, MA, USA. In 2024, we joined the United Nations Global Compact, underlining our commitment to sustainability. As an independent family‑owned company, we live by the motto: Many hands, many minds - ONE TEAM! Open, respectful cooperation characterizes our working environment, where quality awareness, diligence and responsibility are our top priorities. With all the diversity of our talents in the Rentschler team, we pursue one vision together: advancing medicine to save lives.

This position is focused on biologics manufacturing, which includes processing in upstream (cell culture) and downstream (purification). Operators are expected to perform these processes while strictly adhering to cGMP, environmental health and safety guidelines and any other related regulations which apply. This role will follow a day shift 4/3 Pitman schedule, Sun‑Wed, 6am‑6:30pm.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Operate manufacturing process equipment to perform various manufacturing production steps
• Knowledge on initiating new revisions for procedures
• Proficient operating inside of a BSC, sampling, and performing with aseptic techniques
• Monitor and record batch parameters, including computer data entry.
• Complete relevant paperwork following GDP/GMP guidelines
• Troubleshoot process problems and respond to alarms.
• Provide information for unplanned events, including entering data into event management software
• Order, receive and distribute supplies into production area as needed
• Demonstrate procedures as a part of training sessions for other team members; may schedule department or process activities which could involve coworkers.
• Participate in (and may lead, as requested) team meetings and facilitate multidepartment discussions
• Convey information to external stakeholders (auditors, global colleagues, etc.).
• Provide support for groups that support manufacturing
• Participate on Continuous Improvement Teams
• May perform other duties as assigned.
• (During Production Processing these activities may increase)
• Manufacturing operations tasks requires operator to regularly remain on feet for shift, pushing buffer containers ranging from 50L to 200L, sitting for periods of 2 to 3 hours.
• Demonstrated knowledge of CGMP manufacturing
• Knowledge of laboratory and pharmaceutical production equipment including but not limited to autoclaves, process tanks, chromatography skids and columns, analytical equipment
• Proficiency in a variety of mathematical disciplines and able to work with both the metric and USA standards of measurement, and military time
• Ability to read and follow detailed written instructions and have good verbal/written communication skills
• Ability to write legibly and grammatically correct entries on records. Must be able to author technical procedures and create forms
• Familiar with standard troubleshooting approaches (problem statement, root cause analysis, corrections, etc.)
• Good computer skills, knowledge of Microsoft Word, Excel
• Good interpersonal skills and be able to work effectively and efficiently in a team environment
• Ability to meet schedule required; this position may include shift, weekend, holiday work and overtime at times, as dictated by the 365‑day per year production schedule
• Ability to work in a clean room environment and comply with hygiene standards and use of special garments. Additionally, personal protective equipment must be worn due to safety requirements.
• Such additional responsibilities as the Company may also assign

Qualifications

• With high school diploma: Normally requires 7+ years of related experience or an associate degree in Life Sciences/Engineering field. Biotech Certificate preferred
• With Bachelor’s degree: Normally requires 4+ years of related experience
• Good with Microsoft Office – Outlook, Word, Excel
• Personal Protective Equipment must be worn as required. May require lifting amounts of 25 lbs.
• Manufacturing operations tasks requires operator to regularly remain on feet for shift. Push buffer containers ranging from 50L to 200L. Sit for periods of 2 to 3 hours.
• Demonstrated knowledge of CGMP manufacturing
• Knowledge of laboratory and pharmaceutical production equipment including but not limited to autoclaves, process tanks, chromatography skids and columns, analytical equipment
• Proficiency in a variety of mathematical disciplines and able to work with both the metric and USA standards of measurement, and military time
• Ability to read and follow detailed written instructions and have good verbal/written communication skills
• Ability to write legibly and grammatically correct entries on records. Must be able to author technical procedures and create forms
• Familiar with standard troubleshooting approaches (problem statement, root cause analysis, corrections, etc.)
• Good computer skills, knowledge of Microsoft Word, Excel
• Good interpersonal skills and be able to work effectively and efficiently in a team environment
• Ability to meet schedule required; this position may include shift, weekend, holiday work and overtime at times, as dictated by the 365‑day per year production schedule
• Ability to work in a clean room environment and comply with hygiene standards and use of special garments. Additionally, personal protective equipment must be worn due to safety requirements.
• Such additional responsibilities as the Company may also assign

Base Pay Range

$36/hr - $46/hr Disclosure Statement:

Rentschler Biopharma, Inc is committed to fair and equitable compensation practices. The base pay range listed for this position is the anticipated annual base salary range the organization reasonably, and in good faith, expects to pay for this position at this time. Actual compensation is determined based on several factors that may include seniority, education, training, relevant experience, relevant certifications, geography of work location, job responsibilities, or other application factors permissible by law. The annual base salary is just one component of our Total Rewards package, which also includes:

• our annual discretionary bonus program
• medical insurance
• our generous 401K program
• plus a host of other benefits to aligned to support our employees’ personal and professional wellness

The salary pay range is subject to change and may be modified at any time.

Rentschler Biopharma is a contract development and manufacturing organization (CDMO) focused exclusively on client projects. We offer customized full-service solutions for bioprocess development and the production of complex biopharmaceuticals. As a German family‑owned company with an international footprint and global reach, we combine experts, expertise and years of experience to develop best‑in‑class solutions – together with our clients. Rentschler Biopharma has approximately 1,400 employees and is headquartered in Laupheim, Germany, with a site in Milford, MA, USA. In 2024, we joined the United Nations Global Compact, underlining our commitment to sustainability. As an independent family‑owned company, we live by the motto: Many hands, many minds - one team! Open, respectful cooperation characterizes our working environment, where quality awareness, diligence and responsibility are our top priorities. With all the diversity of our talents, we pursue one vision together: advancing medicine to save lives.