Lead BioProcess Associate

Those who join Emergent BioSolutions feel a sense of ownership about their future. You will excel in an environment characterized by respect, innovation and growth opportunities. Here, you will join passionate professionals who advance their scientific, technical and professional skills to develop products designed-to protect life.

I. JOB SUMMARY

The Lead Bioprocess Associate position reports to Supervisor/Manager Manufacturing. Prior experience in GMP manufacturing and operation of GMP process equipment are prerequisites. This role is responsible for manufacture of biopharmaceuticals, including bench top, scale up and pilot formulations; preparing and operating process equipment, handling materials, dispensing chemicals and interfacing with Maintenance, QA, QC and Tech Group in a cGMP environment.

II. ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

Reasonable accommodations will be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Work under general supervision of Manufacturing Supervisor to produce parenteral drugs
• Perform compounding of pharmaceutical products following Production Batch Record.
• Perform and document developmental formulation batches as required.
• Responsible for performing bench-top, pilot, scale-up and verification batches.
• Maintain process equipment according to SOP's, which may include CIP and SIP of Formulation Tanks.
• Perform or verify calculations and measurements to ensure that batches made maintain consistent high quality standards.
• Document activity, as required, in batch records and logbooks.
• Assist the Technical Transfer Group, Validation, and Engineering departments with the operation and execution of engineering projects.
• Interface with the Quality Assurance, Quality Control, Maintenance, and Materials Management departments to resolve production, supply, and equipment issues.
• Assist with the preparation of materials needed for Formulation.
• Comply with cGMP regulations; adhere to EBSI policies, SOP's and Batch Record directions.

The above statements are intended to describe the nature of work performed by those in this job and are not an exhaustive list of all duties. Nothing in this job description restricts managements right to assign or reassign duties and responsibilities to this job at any time which reflects management's assignment of essential functions.

III. MINIMUM EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE, SKILLS

• High School diploma with 4 years' experience in a cGMP environment is required.
• Certificate or Associates Degree in Biology, Chemistry or Biochemistry with 1 year experience is preferred. Experience working in a federally regulated cGMP environment is a plus. The ability to work cross-functionally with multiple departments and excellent oral and written communication skills are required.
• Outstanding knowledge, and ability to apply scientific principles utilized to solve operational, as well as routine production tasks
• Excellent documentation skills including comprehension, review & establishing Batch Production Records, SOP's, deviation & summary reports

IV. PHYSICAL/MENTAL DEMANDS AND WORK ENVIRONMENT CHARACTERISTICS

• There are physical/mental demands and work environment characteristics that must be met by an individual to successfully perform the essential functions of the job.
• This information is available upon request from the candidate.
• Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform all essential functions.

Travel:

• Minimal travel to other sites.

Emergent BioSolutions is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, gender, age, national origin, disability, Protected Veteran status, sexual orientation, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local law.

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