KBI Biopharma
Manufacturing Specialist I/II, Downstream
KBI Biopharma, Durham, North Carolina, United States, 27703
At KBI Biopharma, we are advancing science and accelerating breakthroughs. As a global leader in biopharmaceutical development and manufacturing, we empower life science companies to bring new medicines and vaccines to the world faster. Explore your potential at KBI, where innovation meets impact.
Position Summary
Drafting, routing, and revision of manufacturing batch records, procedures, supporting records.
Manufacturing process support during ongoing shop floor execution, when required.
Support new equipment enrollment efforts from purchasing to qualification activities.
First line of defense for manufacturing events. The candidate will assess the event and provide immediate corrective actions.
Lead implementations for corrective and preventive actions.
Point of contact for laboratory equipment supporting manufacturing operations, troubleshooting, vendor calls, equipment repair coordination, operational changes and system qualifications.
Support safety initiatives, compliance & quality requirements.
Job Responsibilities
Generation of batch records, solution records, equipment preparation records, processing assembly records, test sampling plans and process flow charts for specific manufacturing process units.
Manufacturing laboratory equipment: work order initiation and follow up, assessments to support deviations, troubleshooting and vendor coordination.
CAPA and Change Control implementations, Safety Improvement implementations.
Manufacturing operation support and troubleshooting.
Support activities associated with Operational Excellence Initiatives including Error Proofing, Standardization, 5S, Lean Manufacturing.
Job Requirements Knowledge, Skills, Abilities
Specialist I: High School Diploma with 5+ years’ related industry experience (Downstream/Purification operations preferred); Bachelor’s Degree in a related scientific or engineering discipline preferred with 2+ years’ related industry experience; Master’s degree in a related scientific or engineering discipline preferred with 0+ year’s related industry experience.
Specialist II: High School Diploma with 8+ years’ related industry experience (Downstream/Purification operations preferred); Bachelor’s Degree in a related scientific or engineering discipline preferred with 4+ years’ related industry experience; Master’s degree in a related scientific or engineering discipline preferred with 2+ year’s related industry experience.
Language Ability
Ability to read and interpret English documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, procedure manuals, batch and production records.
Ability to write routine GMP documents.
Ability to speak effectively on front of internal groups.
Reasoning Ability
Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists.
Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form.
Math Ability
Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals.
Ability to compute rate, ratio, and percent and to draw and interpret bar graphs.
Physical Demands
While performing the duties of this job the employee may be exposed to moving mechanical parts.
The employee may be occasionally exposed to caustic chemicals and risk of electrical shock.
The noise level in the environment is low to moderate.
Computer Skills
Knowledge or and previous experience using MS Office Software, Electronic Document Management Systems, E-mail is required.
Equipment Use
Knowledge of and experience using equipment is required. (Examples of equipment include Office Equipment, Biosafety Cabinets, Incubators, Single Use Bioreactors, Chromatography columns/skids, Ultrafiltration systems, drug substance filling operations, Peristaltic Pumps and Other Single Use pumps.)
KBI has a robust total rewards strategy which includes an annual bonus structure for all employees, medical, dental, and vision coverage, paid PTO and holidays, 401K matching, and employee recognition programs.
About KBI: KBI Biopharma, Inc., a JSR Life Sciences company, is a global contract development and manufacturing organization (CDMO) providing fully integrated and accelerated drug development and biologics manufacturing services to life science companies. KBI supports its 500+ customers in advancing more than 160 drug candidates from preclinical and clinical stages to market, including the manufacture of ten commercial products. Recognized for quality manufacturing, KBI delivers robust process development and cGMP manufacturing services across its six global locations in the USA and Europe. For more information, visit www.kbibiopharma.com.
KBI is a proud EEO/AA employer dedicated to building a diverse and inclusive workforce. We believe that innovation thrives in an environment where all voices are heard and valued. That's why we actively seek individuals from all backgrounds – regardless of race, color, national origin, religion, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, disability, or veteran status – and strongly encourage all qualified candidates to apply and bring their unique perspectives to our team.
KBI Biopharma, Inc. is an EEO/AA employer and actively seeks to diversify its workforce. Therefore, all qualified applicants, regardless of race, color, national origin, religion, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, disability or veteran status, are strongly encouraged to apply.
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Position Summary
Drafting, routing, and revision of manufacturing batch records, procedures, supporting records.
Manufacturing process support during ongoing shop floor execution, when required.
Support new equipment enrollment efforts from purchasing to qualification activities.
First line of defense for manufacturing events. The candidate will assess the event and provide immediate corrective actions.
Lead implementations for corrective and preventive actions.
Point of contact for laboratory equipment supporting manufacturing operations, troubleshooting, vendor calls, equipment repair coordination, operational changes and system qualifications.
Support safety initiatives, compliance & quality requirements.
Job Responsibilities
Generation of batch records, solution records, equipment preparation records, processing assembly records, test sampling plans and process flow charts for specific manufacturing process units.
Manufacturing laboratory equipment: work order initiation and follow up, assessments to support deviations, troubleshooting and vendor coordination.
CAPA and Change Control implementations, Safety Improvement implementations.
Manufacturing operation support and troubleshooting.
Support activities associated with Operational Excellence Initiatives including Error Proofing, Standardization, 5S, Lean Manufacturing.
Job Requirements Knowledge, Skills, Abilities
Specialist I: High School Diploma with 5+ years’ related industry experience (Downstream/Purification operations preferred); Bachelor’s Degree in a related scientific or engineering discipline preferred with 2+ years’ related industry experience; Master’s degree in a related scientific or engineering discipline preferred with 0+ year’s related industry experience.
Specialist II: High School Diploma with 8+ years’ related industry experience (Downstream/Purification operations preferred); Bachelor’s Degree in a related scientific or engineering discipline preferred with 4+ years’ related industry experience; Master’s degree in a related scientific or engineering discipline preferred with 2+ year’s related industry experience.
Language Ability
Ability to read and interpret English documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, procedure manuals, batch and production records.
Ability to write routine GMP documents.
Ability to speak effectively on front of internal groups.
Reasoning Ability
Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists.
Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form.
Math Ability
Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals.
Ability to compute rate, ratio, and percent and to draw and interpret bar graphs.
Physical Demands
While performing the duties of this job the employee may be exposed to moving mechanical parts.
The employee may be occasionally exposed to caustic chemicals and risk of electrical shock.
The noise level in the environment is low to moderate.
Computer Skills
Knowledge or and previous experience using MS Office Software, Electronic Document Management Systems, E-mail is required.
Equipment Use
Knowledge of and experience using equipment is required. (Examples of equipment include Office Equipment, Biosafety Cabinets, Incubators, Single Use Bioreactors, Chromatography columns/skids, Ultrafiltration systems, drug substance filling operations, Peristaltic Pumps and Other Single Use pumps.)
KBI has a robust total rewards strategy which includes an annual bonus structure for all employees, medical, dental, and vision coverage, paid PTO and holidays, 401K matching, and employee recognition programs.
About KBI: KBI Biopharma, Inc., a JSR Life Sciences company, is a global contract development and manufacturing organization (CDMO) providing fully integrated and accelerated drug development and biologics manufacturing services to life science companies. KBI supports its 500+ customers in advancing more than 160 drug candidates from preclinical and clinical stages to market, including the manufacture of ten commercial products. Recognized for quality manufacturing, KBI delivers robust process development and cGMP manufacturing services across its six global locations in the USA and Europe. For more information, visit www.kbibiopharma.com.
KBI is a proud EEO/AA employer dedicated to building a diverse and inclusive workforce. We believe that innovation thrives in an environment where all voices are heard and valued. That's why we actively seek individuals from all backgrounds – regardless of race, color, national origin, religion, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, disability, or veteran status – and strongly encourage all qualified candidates to apply and bring their unique perspectives to our team.
KBI Biopharma, Inc. is an EEO/AA employer and actively seeks to diversify its workforce. Therefore, all qualified applicants, regardless of race, color, national origin, religion, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, disability or veteran status, are strongly encouraged to apply.
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