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.

 

BIOPROCESS ASSOCIATE

 

Emergent BioSolutions is currently a BioProcess Associate for our Canton location. The successful candidate will have a bachelor’s degree in a Scientific, Engineering or Biotech field typically with 2+ years of experience with biologic production processes under GMP compliance or equivalent commensurate experience. Must have an outstanding knowledge and ability to apply scientific principles utilized to solve operational challenges as well as routine production tasks. In addition, this individual will possess a strong work ethic and a commitment to excellence and innovation.

 

THE COMPANY

 

Emergent BioSolutions is dedicated to one simple mission—to protect and enhance life.

As a global specialty pharmaceutical company, Emergent offers specialized products to healthcare providers and governments to address medical needs and emerging health threats.

 

We value the diversity that each employee brings, and while we look for people who share our Core Values, we thrive on difference as well. With hundreds of talented employees working around the globe, Emergent is a growing organization with a wide variety of scientific, technical and professional career opportunities worldwide.

 

THE OPPORTUNITY

 

The Bioprocess Associate position reports to Supervisor/Manager Manufacturing.  Prior experience in GMP manufacturing, operation of GMP process equipment and aseptic technique are prerequisites. This role is responsible for supporting the overall GMP manufacturing process, through the application of broad knowledge of theories and principles utilized to solve operational challenges, as well as routine tasks in the production of bulk drug substance and bulk drug product for commercial GMP manufacturing. 

 

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

 

Operates pharmaceutical manufacturing equipment such as: autoclaves, parts washers, filter integrity testers, incubators, single use and stainless steel bioreactors, centrifuges, disruptors, TFF skids, single-use mixers and in process testing equipment. Operate in an aseptic manner within a BioSafety Cabinet to perform media fill or cell culture operations using T-Flask and Nunc Cell factories. Demonstrates, understands and adheres to Emergent policies, GMP standards and safety procedures Informs supervisor/manager on progress of projects, transfer of data, process details, etc. Executes logbooks, forms, solution prep and batch records according to GMP and site quality standards Revises Batch Records, SOPs and forms as required Perform cleaning and organize the manufacturing cleanroom. Perform changeover activities Supports Emergent QA during audits and regulatory inspections Supports other manufacturing process teams and cross functional partners as necessary to achieve Manufacturing team goals

 

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature of work performed by those in this job.  It is not an exhaustive list of all duties, and other duties may be assigned. 

  
 

EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE & SKILLS: 

 

Bachelor’s degree in a Scientific, Engineering or Biotech field typically with 2+ years’ experience with biologic production processes under GMP compliance or equivalent commensurate experience.   Outstanding knowledge, and ability to apply scientific principles utilized to solve operational challenges, as well as routine production tasks  Excellent documentation skills including comprehension, review & establishing Batch Production Records, SOP’s, deviation & summary reports 

 

Interested? Please visit www.emergentbiosolutions.com under the career section to apply today!

 

 

Successful applicants for this position must be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 as a condition of employment. Individuals with qualifying medical issues or sincerely held religious beliefs or practices that may prevent them from getting the vaccine may request an exemption from the vaccine requirement.

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.
 

Emergent BioSolutions is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer and values the diversity of our workforce.  Emergent does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, creed, religion, sex or gender (including pregnancy, childbirth, and related medical conditions), gender identity or gender expression (including transgender status), sexual orientation, age, national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, marital status, physical or mental disability, military service or veteran status, genetic information or any other characteristics protected by applicable federal, state or local law.
 

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