Planet Pharma

Manufacturing Associate

Planet Pharma Novato, CA

Responsibilities

Job Description

  • Operate large scale bioprocess equipment for the Cell Culture and Purification operations.
  • Prepare Buffer and Media solutions.
  • Perform all aspects of processing: preparation of equipment, disassembling equipment, assembling process equipment, perform CIP and SIP of equipment, perform pressure tests of equipment, perform I Testing of filters, calibration and use of analytical equipment.
  • Display competency with process equipment and automated control systems
  • Knowledge of biotech manufacturing process and equipment including cell culture, depth and tangential flow filtration, column chromatography, protein purification and formulation and/or buffer and media operations.
  • Proficiency with compliance; adherence to standard operating procedures, batch record, good documentation practices and data capturing

WORK ENVIRONMENT/PHYSICAL DEMANDS

  • Consists of strenuous, repetitive work. The following list of physical movements maybe used on a daily basis: bending, reaching, climbing stairs and ladders, kneeling and making numerous equipment connections using hands.
  • Independently have the ability to regularly lift, dispense, push and/or pull items with an average weight of 25 pounds.
  • May require work around loud equipment.
  • The use of personal protective equipment will be required.
  • Requires various shift based work and off hours

Requirements

  • Bachelor’s degree in science related area or engineering
  • Associate’s degree in science related area or Biotech certificate with 2+ years of experience in a biotech manufacturing environment or other regulated industry
  • Strong communication skills—verbal and written
  • Ability to work in a team environment which includes good conflict resolution and collaboration
  • Displays good initiative to identify areas for improvement and implement solutions

Required

  • BATCH RECORD
  • CELL CULTURE
  • CHROMATOGRAPHY
  • COLUMN CHROMATOGRAPHY
  • DOCUMENTATION

Additional

  • FILTRATION
  • MANUFACTURING PROCESS
  • OPERATIONS
  • PROTEIN PURIFICATION
  • PURIFICATION
  • CALIBRATION
  • CLIMBING
  • CONTROL SYSTEMS
  • DISASSEMBLING
  • FERMENTATION
  • MANUFACTURING OPERATIONS
  • SIP
  • STRONG COMMUNICATION SKILLS
The Planet Group of Companies is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.
  • Seniority level

    Not Applicable
  • Employment type

    Full-time
  • Job function

    Research, Analyst, and Information Technology
  • Industries

    Staffing and Recruiting

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