Bioprocess Associate

Title: Bioprocess Associate – Night Shift (6pm – 6am)
Primary Recruiter: Jane Bautista
Pay Rate:: $20/Hour
Position Type: initial 6 months contract (possible extension)
Location: East Syracuse, NY, United States - onsite

Schedule: Fixed shift schedule. 36 hours the first week, 48 hours the next week, alternating. 

DAY: 6AM - 6PM NIGHT: 6 pm – 6 am. 

Must be willing to work scheduled holidays, weekends, and overtime. This is a NIGHT shift role. 

Position Overview:

• Work is performed in a biologics manufacturing environment with classified areas requiring clean hygiene, specified gowning, and personal protective equipment (PPE). This is not a lab position.
• This is an entry level position that will train for proficiency within assigned functional area(s). Biologics orientation and job function training will be provided. 100% Onsite.
  
   

Primary Responsibilities:

• Set-up, operation, and cleaning of process equipment including manipulation of valves, hoses, clamps, piping, etc. 
• Prepare buffers, media, and reagents up to 2000L
• Monitor process parameters and escalate abnormal conditions
• Maintain accurate documentation
• Sustain a clean and orderly work environment
• Achieve and maintain proficiency of above responsibilities through training
• This position includes physical demands which may involve bending, twisting, squatting, kneeling, climbing, or reaching as well as infrequent unassisted lifting (not to exceed 50lb)
• This role will require handling and working with hazardous materials such as caustic, acid and steam

Requirements:

• High school diploma
• Ability to adhere to written instruction, verify data, perform minor mathematics equations with instruction and accurately document results to perform work safely and compliantly 
• Ability to collaborate with teammates to execute scheduled work safely and compliantly 
• Strong communication skills
• Familiarity with common computer tools, such as web-based applications 
• Possess a continuous improvement mindset, a desire to learn, and a drive to contribute to a culture of excellence and our mission of delivering benefits to patients worldwide
  
   

Nice to Have:

• Mechanical aptitude
• Familiarity with general chemistry, microbiology, or clean room operations 
• Prior manufacturing experience 
• Prior experience with cGMP operations or aseptic technique