Biotech Production Specialist (3rd Shift)

If you are looking for an uncommon opportunity -- a chance to join an organization known for its scientific excellence in the research and development of pharmaceuticals -- it's time to consider Regeneron.

Regeneron is a fully integrated biopharmaceutical company that discovers, invents, develops, manufactures, and commercializes medicines for the treatment of serious medical conditions.  Regeneron markets three products in the United States, EYLEA® (aflibercept) Injection, ZALTRAP® (ziv-aflibercept) Injection for Intravenous Infusion, and ARCALYST® (rilonacept) Injection for Subcutaneous Use; ZALTRAP is co-commercialized with Sanofi.  Phase 3 studies are in progress with EYLEA in two additional indications and with product candidates sarilumab and REGN727.  Regeneron has active research and development programs in many disease areas, including ophthalmology, inflammation, cancer, and hypercholesterolemia.

Summary:
Regeneron is currently seeking talented and motivated Biotech Production Specialists to join our Commercial Scale Manufacturing Department. This position will require experience working under time-sensitive conditions.  Ideal candidate will be driven to succeed in a cGMP manufacturing environment.

Job Responsibilities includes all aspects of biotech production activities:
-Perform Upstream and Downstream operations using one or more of the following equipment:
-Bioreactors
-Centrifuges
-Depth Filtration skids & Tangential Flow Filtration systems
-Low-Pressure Liquid Chromatography Systems
-Media/Buffers preparation and filtration systems
-Operate Clean-in-Place (CIP) and Steam-in-place (SIP) Systems;
-Perform Mammalian cell culture and sampling operations using aseptic technique;
-Operate general production equipment such as Autoclaves, Incubators, and analytical equipment such as pH/Conductivity meters / spectrophotometers / others;
-Document and maintain production activity records according to cGMP regulations;
-Monitors production processes, creates process evaluation reports, and process characterization presentations.
-Perform other duties as assigned.
-Follow all Environmental Health and Safety standards.
-This position may require overtime.

Employees in this position are regularly required to lift up to 50 pounds.

Experience and Requirements
-The ideal candidate should have a Bachelor's degree in a scientific discipline plus demonstrated working knowledge of scientific/engineering principles.
-Flexibility to work according to the production schedule is required.  This position is primarily 3rd shift (Sunday-Thursday 10:00pm-6:30am OR Monday-Friday 6:00pm-2:30am) and may require weekend, holiday and overtime work.
-Demonstrated capacity to work in a team environment is a must.
-Must be able to read and follow detailed instructions and have good written and verbal communication skills, as well as solid computer skills.

Qualified candidates must be legally authorized to be employed in the United States. Regeneron does not anticipate providing sponsorship for employment visa status (e.g., H-1B or TN status) for this employment position.

We offer a competitive compensation and benefits package including stock incentives, 401k with company match, as well as the expected health and welfare benefits. Comprehensive relocation benefits are available, as required.

This is an opportunity to join our select team that is already leading the way in the Pharmaceutical/Biotech industry. Apply to us today and find out what we mean when we say that, at Regeneron, we have an unwavering commitment to combining good science & good business.

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