Aequor
Job Title: Bioprocess Associate – Night Shift (6pm – 6am)
Location: East Syracuse, NY 13057
Duration: 6 Months
Responsibilities
Job Type: Contract. This 6-month position starts ASAP.
Schedule: Fixed shift schedule. 36 hours the first week, 48 hours the next week, alternating.
- DAY: 6AM – 6PM
- NIGHT: 6PM – 6AM
- 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