Upstream Manufacturing Associate III

Rentschler Biopharma, Inc.; Milford, Northern (MA, KY); Hybrid; USD 50,000 - 63,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

401K program

Discretionary bonus

Job summary

Rentschler Biopharma, Inc. is seeking a manufacturing operator for biologics processing (upstream and downstream). You will operate equipment, monitor batch data, and ensure aseptic techniques are followed in a cGMP environment.

Responsibilities include assisting with training, audits, and continuous improvement initiatives. The role requires a high school diploma with life sciences exposure or an appropriate degree, and offers a day shift (Sun-Wed, 6am–6:30pm) under the 4/3 Pitman schedule at

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent with strong life sciences exposure.
• Associates or Bachelor’s degree in Life Sciences/Engineering preferred.
• Biotech certificate optional but beneficial.

Responsibilities

• Operate manufacturing process equipment across production steps.
• Record batch parameters and complete GDP/GMP paperwork.
• Troubleshoot process problems and respond to alarms.
• Contribute to training sessions for team members and support audits.
• Assist in continuous improvement activities.

Skills

Aseptic techniques

CGMP

Math skills

Computer skills

Teamwork

Education

High school diploma

Associate degree in Life Sciences/Engineering

Bachelor’s degree

Biotech Certificate

Tools

Microsoft Word

Excel

Outlook

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*** Perform operations of the following (may be applicable to commercial scale product, development studies, clinical scale or validation activities). + 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 stake holders (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 + Able to read and follow detailed written instructions and have good verbal/written communication skills + Able 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 required 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 **Working Conditions*** Normal office working conditions: computer, phone, files, fax, copier* 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 **Physical Requirements*** PPE as required* May require lifting amounts of 25 lbs* Manufacturing operations tasks requires operator to regularly remain on feet for shift \\_\\_\\_\\_\\_\\_\\_\\_\\_\\_\\_\\_\\_\\_\\_\\_\\_\\_\\_\\_\\_\\_\\_\\_\\_\\_\\_\\_\\_\\_\\_\\_\\_\\_\\_\\_\\_\\_\\_\\_\\_\\_\\_\\_\\_\\_\\_\\_\\_\\_\\_\\_\\_\\_\\_\\_\\_\\_\\_\\_\\_\\_\\_\\_\\_\\_\\_\\_\\_\\_\\_\\_\\_\\_\\_\\_ 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.