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Biopharmaceutical Manufacturing Associate III

Employer
Frederick National Laboratory for Cancer Research
Location
Frederick, MD, USA
Start date
Aug 30, 2020

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Discipline
Manufacturing & Production, Manufacturing/Mechanical
Required Education
Bachelors Degree
Position Type
Full time
Hotbed
BioCapital

Job Details

The Biopharmaceutical Development Program (BDP) of Leidos Biomedical Research, Inc. supports the National Cancer Institute (NCI) and other government agencies through the development of novel agents for first-in-man clinical studies.

KEY ROLES/RESPONSIBILITIES

The Manufacturing Associate III will:
  • Perform purification and aseptic fills of clinical, biological and natural products under cGMP conditions
  • Document in detail, through the use of master production records or laboratory notebooks, the processes and manufacturing steps taken during the procedures
  • Exercise judgment and use problem solving skills to obtain solutions and work independently to determine methods and procedures on new assignments
  • Train others within the working group
  • Set up, maintain and operate equipment used in the manufacture of clinical, biological and natural products, including the manufacture of products and in-process testing
  • Interface with Quality Control/Quality Assurance
  • Write Standard Operating Procedures and complete batch production records

BASIC QUALIFICATIONS
  • Possession of a Bachelor's degree from an accredited college/university in a field related to biomedical research or four years relevant experience in lieu of degree.
  • In addition to the education requirement, a minimum of five (5) years progressively responsible job-related experience
  • Demonstrated experience in the area of operating/maintaining computerized and complex production equipment such as chromatography instruments and aseptic filling machines
  • Experience writing/reviewing technical documents, SOPs and master production records and maintaining accurate documentation of laboratory procedures in accordance with cGMP
  • Working knowledge of cGMP Biopharmaceutical Sciences and operations
  • Knowledge of or experience within a cGMP environment 
  • Ability to work flexible hours including occasional weekends
  • Ability to lift up to 35 pounds and work in a BL2 environment

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
  • Experience with equipment used for downstream purification and clinical manufacturing
  • Ability to operate equipment such as Akta purification units, Bioprocessing purification units
  • Experience in Virus purification
  • Ability to perform in-process tests such as gel electrophoresis, HPLC, UV spectrophotometer measurement etc
  • Ability to pack various chromatography columns
  • Knowledge of department specific computer applications

JOB HAZARDS
  • This position is subject to working with or have potential for exposure to infectious material, requiring medical clearance and immunizations
  • This position is subject to atmospheric conditions that would require the usage of a respirator,
    requiring a medical clearance


Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE) | Minority/Female/Disabled/Veteran (M/F/D/V) | Drug Free Workplace (DFW)

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Company

A rewarding career with global impact

Whether you’re an expert in your field or just starting out, we have a career opportunity for you. We’re always looking for people to join us in fulfilling the mission of the Frederick National Laboratory: discovery, innovation, and success in the biomedical sciences.

Our team of 2,400+ scientists, technicians, administrators, and support staff work at the forefront of basic, translational, and preclinical science, with a focus on cancer, AIDS, and other infectious diseases.

We collaborate with colleagues across the National Cancer Institute, National Institutes of Allergy and Infectious Diseases, and others throughout the National Institutes of Health. We also engage with extramural investigators in academia, government and industry.

Your path to joining our team begins with the desire to work for the only national laboratory dedicated to biomedical research. Our employees share a common desire to help make a difference in cancer research and public health concerns. As you search for a career that fits your education, skills, and abilities, explore the core values that guide us and emphasize work-life balance.

Discover why joining the Frederick National Laboratory team could be the most important career step you take

 

 

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Company info
Website
Phone
301-846-1000
Location
8560 Progress Drive
Frederick
MD
21701
US

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