Biopharm Manufacturing Associate - King of Prussia, United States - Prokatchers

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Job Description

Job Title: Biopharm Manufacturing Associate - Level 2 US

Duration: 12 Months

Location: King of Prussia, PA 19406

Pay Range: $21-$24/hr on W2 (Without Benefits)

Work Shift = Candidates must be flexible to work various shift structures (days or overnight shifts). Scheduled shifts will be assigned after the training period which is three weeks (M-F day shift).

ASSIGNED SHIFT SCHEDULE: (Days or Nights):

Week 1 = Sun, Mon, Thur & Fri

Week 2 = Tue, Wed & Sat

Job Description:

• At GSK we believe in passionately working toward helping patients Do More, Feel Better, and Live Longer. We do this by supporting our energetic, dynamic teams.
• Under the direction of senior personnel, you will perform production operations including cell culture operations, preparation of media and buffer solutions, chromatographic separation, sterile filtration, and concentration operations.
• Work with various equipment including: bioreactors, tanks, chromatography columns, agitators, filtration devices, centrifuges, autoclaves, washers, computers and software, and other instrumentation.
• Time management skills, clear communication, self-motivation, and team work will be required for this position.

Within this team your duties will include;

• Being able to work a flexible shift schedule which includes coverage every other weekend. Includes possible placement on AM or PM shifts.
• Completing daily manufacturing tasks per cGMPs, standard operating procedures, and batch document instructions
• Monitoring critical process parameters
• Documenting all manufacturing activities clearly and accurately.
• Active participation in effective troubleshooting of equipment and processing issues
• Ensuring all processing equipment and materials necessary are adequate and available to set the team up for success
• Maintaining a high level of mechanical and technical aptitude and training
• Ensuring all production activities are completed in a safe and compliant manor.
• Joining a diverse shift team that will rely on consistent contributions to be successful

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Prefer 4 year degree in biological/life science, but not required - This is a HANDS-ON manufacturing role.
• HS Diploma or equivalent is required
• Strongly desire background in science & technology, not just manufacturing -

PLEASE NOTE:

• We ask for more Level 1 candidates that include career change, veterans, and non-degreed/2yr degree/Cert that may have some sort of technical or trade background (often we look for mechanical, electrical, plumbing, HVAC, etc).
• We are experiencing (often) that the biochem, chem E, and Masters folks are more research based and just aren't as interested or engaged in entry level production roles.
• Technical/scientific manufacturing experience strongly preferred.
• ADDITION: would be great to see some background in GMP environment and chemical operators.