GMP Manufacturing Associate (Biotechnology)

Pay Rate Low: 25 | Pay Rate High: 30Our client, a renowned leader in the field of biotechnology, is revolutionizing the use of living cells to create groundbreaking biologic medicines. We are excited to announce a fantastic opportunity to join the team! We are seeking a dynamic individual who is eager to contribute their expertise and drive their mission forward.Title: GMP Manufacturing Associate (Multiple openings!)Location: Thousand Oaks, CASchedule: Day Shift or Graveyard Shift (12-hour shifts)Day Shift: 7:00 AM - 8:00 PMGraveyard Shift: 7:00 PM - 8:00 AMSchedule Structure:o Front-half and back-half scheduleso Includes alternating weekends offPay: $25-30/hrContract to hire (Benefits Included!)Job Summary:The Associate of Manufacturing will work in a dynamic production environment at the clients Thousand Oaks Drug Substance plant supporting development, clinical, and commercial activities. Under general supervision, employee will perform operations in the Manufacturing area. Operations will be performed according to Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs).Responsibilities include:• Hands-on operations: set-up, cleaning, and sanitization of various manufacturing equipment• Preparing buffers/media per defined manufacturing procedures (MPs) and standard operating procedures (SOPs)• Following GMP documents (SOPs, MPs) with strict adherence to safety and compliance• Performing and monitoring critical processes with the ability to perform basic troubleshooting• Performing in-process sampling of equipment and operating analytical equipment• Performing washroom activities: clean small-scale and large-scale equipment used in production activities• Maintaining an organized and clean workspace• Working in a clean room environment wearing steel toe shoes, full clean room gowning, hairnet, and gloves when performing all work• Initiating quality deviation records• Drafting and revising documents (SOPs, MPs)• Working around high-pressure systems and occasionally working around heavy equipment• Available to work various shifts (Days, Swings, Graves, Weekends, Holidays, 5x8hrs, 4x10hrs, 3 or 4x12hrs) as dictated by the production schedulePreferred Qualifications:Bachelors Degree in Biology and/or Life SciencesMechanically inclinedBasic Qualifications:Bachelor degree OR Associate degree and 4 years of experience OR High school diploma / GED and 6 years of experience