Manufacturing Technician II

Manufacturing Associate II Job Description

Position Summary & Role

The Manufacturing Department performs small and large operations, including but not limited to Buffer Preparation, Cell Culture, Purification, MFG Support, and, Drug Product Manufacturing ( Visual Inspection/Labeling) activities in our RTP Facility. This associate will contribute to the buildout and qualification of new manufacturing suites for viral vectors and vaccines, establishing state-of-the-art manufacturing operations. This position is primarily day shift (Sun-Wed), including occasional holidays and weekends but could be adjusted to cover the potential workload.

Job Responsibilities

• Responsible for assisting with startup activities in the area of responsibility.
• Assists in commissioning & qualification of production equipment.
• Assists in the review & creation of operation documents by providing input to technical composition of documents.
• Operates on the manufacturing floor in accordance with cGMP and standard operating procedures.
• Prepares equipment for manufacturing operations and monitors equipment to meet process specifications.
• Uses and maintains bench-top equipment in accordance with relevant procedures.
• Effectively demonstrates an understanding of cGMPs & applies them to specific responsibilities.
• Follows accurate oral & written procedures when operating production equipment & performing processing steps.
• Maintains orderliness of process area.
• Practices safe work habits and adheres to Resilience’s safety procedures and guidelines.
• Assists in training of new staff.
• Utilizes manufacturing knowledge to improve process operations and affect positive change.
• Escalates issues related to product and safety to senior staff.
• Maintain suites/Kanban stocked for production.

Preferred Experience, Education & Qualifications

• High School Diploma/GED and 3+ years in cGMP manufacturing environment or Bachelor’s degree and 3+ years experience
• Ability to lift a minimum of 40 lbs.
• Ability to stand for 6 hours in a production suite
• Ability to problem solve/ troubleshoot and understand resources to accomplish tasks
• Perform equipment set-up, changeover, and clean-up appropriate for a scheduled production run.
• Accurate documentation of production processes on production records using GDP
• Ability to gown and gain entry to manufacturing areas
• Ability to work weekends, including holidays, as scheduled.
• Safety minded.

Other Ideal Personal Characteristics:

• Associate's or Bachelor's Degree - Life Sciences
• Familiarity with Manufacturing Control Systems (i.e. Delta V, D-365, Novatek)
• Experience with Gene Therapy operations.
• Ability to pass an eye exam.

Resilience offers employees a robust total rewards program including equity, an annual cash bonus program, a 401(k) plan with a generous company match and our benefits package which is thoughtfully designed to support our employees with great healthcare (including medical, dental and vision), family building benefits, life and disability insurance, flexible time off, paid holidays, other paid leaves of absence, tuition reimbursement and support for caregiving needs. Our target annualized base pay hiring range for this position is $24.00 - $33.00 per hour. Actual base pay is dependent upon a number of factors, including but not limited to, the candidate’s geographical location, relevant experience, qualifications, skills and knowledge. Excited about Resilience and the biomanufacturing revolution? We encourage you to apply and start a conversation with one of our recruiters.