Manufacturing Biotechnologist I

Overview:    

TekWissen is a global workforce management provider headquartered in Ann Arbor, Michigan that offers strategic talent solutions to our clients world-wide. Our client is a leading biotechnology company that combines technological insight with world-class manufacturing, scientific expertise, and process excellence and helps their customers deliver new and innovative medicines that help treat a wide range of diseases. Our client specializes in pharmaceutical ingredients, Bioscience, Biopharmaceuticals, Custom manufacturing, Biotechnology, Life science ingredients, Nutrition, Microbial Control, Agriculture, Materials Science, Personal Care, and cell and gene therapy. 

Job Title:        Manufacturing Biotechnologist I 
Location:        Portsmouth, NH 03801 
Duration:        12 Months 
Job Type:        Temporary Assignment 
Work Type:     Onsite 
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Summary

Responsible for manufacturing therapeutic proteins (API) under current Good Manufacturing Practices (cGMP) conditions. The role involves executing process recipes, following written Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs), monitoring equipment and processes, performing laboratory tasks such as pH and conductivity testing and product sampling, and conducting routine facility and equipment sanitization. The position requires a strong understanding of cGMP compliance and aseptic techniques while working under supervision.

Responsibilities

• Set up, operate equipment, and monitor production processes, including clean-in-place (CIP) and steam-in-place (SIP) operations and report production in written and electronic documents in accordance with good documentation procedures (GDPs), troubleshooting issues and review documentation as appropriate.
• Attain qualification for all assigned tasks and maintain individual training plan.
• Demonstrate proficiency at laboratory tasks, such as monitoring pH, conductivity, product sampling etc.
• Perform material movements, transfer materials and chemicals in, out, and across the production areas.
• Maintain facility and equipment through routine cleaning and sanitization, support 6S programs.
• Administrative tasks – attending shift exchange, meetings, sending/receiving emails, participating in projects.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Required Skills

• High School Diploma or Equivalent minimum; AS/BS preferred.
• Preferred area of study: Science related discipline.
• Working experience in manufacturing; cGMP setting preferred, and/or some experience as an Associate Level I in bio-pharma industry.
• Proven logic and decision making abilities, critical thinking skills.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills are required.
• The employee is living the cultural beliefs with the flexibility to adapt to changing business priorities.
• Is open to and actively seeks out feedback on their performance and translates that feedback into action.
• Strong understanding of cGMP compliance.
• Aseptic technique in handling of products and materials.

TekWissen® Group is an equal opportunity/affirmative action Employer (m/f/d/v) supporting workforce diversity.