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Sr. Associate, Manufacturing

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The Associate/Sr. Associate is responsible for working on a shift with 6 – 10 peers with responsibilities of preparing large scale solutions (buffers and media), managing raw material inventory, and operating process equipment in Upstream or Downstream areas while supporting daily operations. Additional responsibilities include ensuring compliance with current Good Manufacturing Practice regulations (cGMP), Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs), product licenses, corporate policies, and safety practices. The position will require shift work including weekends, off hours and holidays.

RESPONSIBILITIES

Operate large scale bioprocess equipment for the Cell Culture, Purification, or Buffer and Media processing
Perform all aspects of processing with a broad understanding of science, compliance, and technical aspect
Display competency with process equipment and automated control systems
Perform cleaning and sterilization of parts and equipment used with manufacturing process
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.
Ability to understand, apply, and evaluate basic chemistry, biology, and scientific principles as appropriate for the position
Proficiency with compliance; adherence to standard operating procedures, batch record, good documentation practices and data capturing

SKILLS

Strong communication skills—verbal and write

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

EDUCATION

Bachelor’s degree in science related area or engineering or associate degree in science related area or Biotech certificate with 2+ years of experience in a biotech manufacturing environment or other regulated industry

WORK ENVIRONMENT/PHYSICAL DEMANDS

Consists of strenuous, repetitive work. The following list of physical movements maybe used daily: bending, reaching, climbing stairs and ladders, kneeling and making numerous equipment connections using hands and tools.
Independently can 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

EXPERIENCE

2 years of industry experience.

EDUCATION

4 years of college or 2 years of biotechnology program.

EQUIPMENT

Autoclave, lab washer, bioreactors. Automated CIP Skids, Bio Welders, Ultra sonic baths, Stainless Steel Vessels and Analytical Benchtop equipment.

CONTACTS

Teammates on shift and Upstream Process Team and Personnel from support departments.

SHIFT DETAILS

Rotating 13hr shift. Hours: 6:00am – 7:00pm / Days: Thursdays-Saturdays with alternating Wednesdays. (Back Half of the week)

ONSITE, REMOTE, OR FLEXIBLE

Onsite Only

TRAVEL REQUIRED

No Travel required.

We are an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

BioMarin is the world leader in delivering therapeutics that provide meaningful advances to patients who live with serious and life-threatening rare genetic diseases. We target diseases that lack effective therapies and affect relatively small numbers of patients, many of whom are children. These conditions are often inherited, difficult to diagnose, progressively debilitating and have few, if any, treatment options. BioMarin will continue to focus on advancing therapies that are the first or best of their kind.

BioMarin’s Technical Operations group is responsible for creating our drugs for use in clinical trials and for scaling production of those drugs for the commercial market. These engineers, technicians, scientists and support staff build and maintain BioMarin’s cutting-edge manufacturing processes and sites, provide quality assurance and quality control to ensure we meet regulatory standards, and procure the needed goods and services to support manufacturing and coordinating the worldwide movement of our drugs to patients. Come join our team and make a meaningful impact on patients’ lives.

BioMarin’s Novato commercial manufacturing operations produce recombinant enzyme replacement proteins using perfusion/fermentation-based mammalian cell culture processes and multiple column purification systems. Under direction of the Supervisor, the Manufacturing Associate/Sr. Associate will be responsible for job functions that support activities for commercial manufacturing.

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What You Should Know About Sr. Associate, Manufacturing, BioMarin Pharmaceutical Inc.

At BioMarin, we're dedicated to making significant advancements in therapeutics for patients battling serious genetic diseases. As a Sr. Associate in Manufacturing, you'll be part of a dynamic team working in a fast-paced environment alongside 6 to 10 peers. Your responsibilities will mainly revolve around preparing large-scale solutions, managing raw materials, and operating process equipment in both Upstream and Downstream operations. You’ll have the opportunity to dive into the bioprocessing field, ensuring compliance with current Good Manufacturing Practice (cGMP) regulations and corporate policies while supporting daily operations. While the job does require shift work, including weekends and holidays, the experience you gain here is truly invaluable. You’re expected to handle bioprocess equipment ranging from cell culture to protein purification systems, along with performing regular cleans and sterilizations of machinery used in manufacturing processes. Your strong communication skills and teamwork mindset will be pivotal in navigating challenges and improving processes. A Bachelor’s degree in a science-related area or engineering, along with 2 years of biotech manufacturing experience is preferred. If you enjoy a hands-on, technically engaging role that directly impacts patient lives, come be a part of our mission at BioMarin!

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What are the main responsibilities of a Sr. Associate in Manufacturing at BioMarin?

As a Sr. Associate in Manufacturing at BioMarin, you'll operate large-scale bioprocess equipment for various processes, manage raw material inventories, and support daily operations while ensuring compliance with good manufacturing practices. You'll also perform cleaning and sterilization of parts and equipment.