Associate I

Job Title:  Associate I 

Team:  Manufacturing 

Reports To: Manufacturing Management  

Classification:  Non-Exempt 

Summary 

Our mission at Inceptor Bio is to advance cell and gene therapies to cure difficult-to-treat cancers and improve the lives of patients and their families. Our CAR-T, CAR-M, and CAR-NK platforms are at the center of a diversified portfolio of cell therapies focused on novel mechanisms that enhance cell performance in the tumor microenvironment. 

Inceptor Bio is seeking a highly motivated Manufacturing Associate I who will be a key contributor to a dynamic and collaborative Manufacturing team. We offer challenging career opportunities, competitive benefits and an environment that recognizes and rewards performance. 

Please note, Inceptor Bio, LLC. mandates COVID-19 vaccination of all employees. Accommodations may be made in accordance with applicable law. 

Essential Duties and Responsibilities 

• Working knowledge of Word and Excel 

• Demonstrate Aseptic Qualification 

• Maintaining personal responsibility with Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) 

• Be a collaborator when team develops Standard Operating Procedures or Manufacturing Batch Records 

• Conduct Quality Control analyses in a Manufacturing setting 

• Able to learn how to handle materials and bringing them into a Manufacturing cleanroom 

• Be accountable for your own Safety.  Also, be accountable for maintaining own training requirements.   

• Collaborate with Investigation team when investigating Quality and Safety Incidents 

• Develop a knowledge of GXP procedures (GMP, GLP, GCP, GDP, etc.) 

• Must help with cleaning with Equipment and Manufacturing process rooms 

• Contribute to the team’s success by sharing knowledge. 

Qualifications 

Required: 

• Bachelor of Science degree in Natural Sciences (i.e., Biology, Chemistry, etc.) or Engineering (Chemical, Biomedical, etc.) and 0-2 years of manufacturing experience required or equivalent combination of education and experience 

• Must be able to work 40 hours per week.  

• Ability to work independently and stay on task in a fast-paced environment without direct supervision.   

• Must be able to recognize when processes, procedures, equipment, product, materials, etc. are out of specification.  

• Effective oral communication.  

• Ability to work well with others in a collaborative team environment.  

• Regular and reliable performance and attendance required.  

• Able to work in a rapidly changing climate – reacts well to change. 

• Must be able to perform mathematical calculations such as converting milliliters to liters or grams to kilograms. Understands significant figures and rounding. 

• Must be able to lift bags and/or containers of media. 

• Must be able to stand and/or sit extended periods.   

• Manage your own time and professional development.  Be accountable for your own results and prioritized workflows.  

Preferred: 

• Have knowledge of cell and gene therapy processing, the metric system, and scales. 

• cGMP clean room experience. 

Travel Requirements 

• Less than 10% 

• The Manufacturing Associate I will be expected to travel to all applicable locations (Gainesville, FL or Morrisville, NC) when needed.  

Location 

• This is an site-based position located in Gainesville, FL. 

Inceptor Bio provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, marital status, amnesty, or status as a covered veteran in accordance with applicable, federal, state, and local laws. Inceptor Bio complies with applicable state and local laws governing non-discrimination in employment in every location in which the company has facilities. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including, but not limited to, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training. 

NOTE TO EMPLOYMENT AGENCIES: Inceptor Bio values our relationships with our Recruitment Partners. We will only accept resumes from those partners who have been contracted by a member of our Human Resources team to collaborate with us. We are not responsible for any fees related to resumes that are unsolicited or are received without contract.