You are applying for a position through Medix, a staffing agency. The actual posting represents a position at one of our clients.
Job Summary
Our client is seeking a dedicated Manufacturing Associate to contribute to the production of biologics products. This role involves critical tasks such as material weighing and dispensing, operating filtration systems, cell inoculation, fermentation, harvesting, chromatography, and TFF operations. The associate will also perform in-process testing and meticulous documentation of cGMP practices.
Key Responsibilities
- Weigh and dispense materials for biologics production.
- Utilize and operate filtration systems.
- Perform inoculation of mammalian or cytokines cells.
- Execute fermentation and harvest processes.
- Operate Chromatography columns and TFF (Tangential Flow Filtration) operations.
- Conduct in-process testing, including pH, Conductivity, Spectrophotometer, Osmometer, and Cell count.
- Prepare media and buffer solutions.
- Accurately complete Batch Records and other cGMP documentation in a timely manner.
Qualifications
- Associate's or Bachelor's Degree in Science with no prior experience.
- OR, no degree with 2+ years of pharmaceutical manufacturing experience working with filtration, fermentation, and/or bioreactors.
Experience
- Minimum 2 years of pharmaceutical manufacturing experience working with filtration, fermentation, and/or bioreactors (if no degree).
Skills
- Biologics experience combining techniques such as Aseptic Filtration Systems, Fermentation Process, Inoculation Process, Chromatography Columns, and/or TFF.
Education
- Associate's or Bachelor's Degree in Science.
Additional Requirements
- Initial training will be 8:00 AM - 4:30 PM, Monday - Friday for the first 1-2 weeks.
- Ability to work a rotating shift schedule: 2 weeks on 1st shift (6:00 AM - 2:30 PM) followed by 2 weeks on 2nd shift (2:00 PM - 10:30 PM).
Benefits
- Paid Sick Leave (Medix provides paid sick leave according to state and local sick leave ordinances).
- Health Benefits / Dental / Vision (Medix offers 6 different health plans: 3 Major Medical Plans, 2 Fixed Indemnity Plans (Standard and Preferred), and 1 Minimum Essential Coverage (MEC) Plan. Eligibility for health benefits is based on verifying that an average of 30 hours per week during the first 4 weeks of the work assignment has been met. If you meet eligibility requirements and take action to enroll, you will be covered no earlier than 60 days into your assignment, depending on plan selection(s)).
- 401k (Eligible on the first 401k open enrollment date following 6 consecutive months on assignment. 401k Open Enrollment dates are 1/1, 4/1, 7/1, and 10/1).
- Short Term Disability Insurance.
- Term Life Insurance Plan.
Required Employment / Compliance Language
Medix is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, or any other federal, state, or local protected class.
*We will consider for employment all qualified Applicants, including those with criminal histories, in a manner consistent with the requirements of applicable federal, state, and local laws, including the City of Los Angeles' Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance (FCIHO), Los Angeles Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers (ULAC), The San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance (FCO), and the California Fair Chance Act (CFCA).
Medix Overview:
With over 20 years of experience connecting organizations with highly qualified professionals, Medix is a leading provider of workforce solutions for clients and candidates across the healthcare, scientific, technology, and government industries. Through our core purpose of positively impacting lives, we’re dedicated to creating opportunities for job seekers at some of the nation's top companies. As an award-winning career partner, Medix is committed to helping talent find fulfilling and meaningful work because our mission is to help you achieve yours.
Any required state or Joint Commission training is compensated at the state or local minimum wage rate.
*As a job position within our Life Sciences division, a successful completion of a background check may be required as a condition of employment. This requirement is directly related to essential job functions including but not limited to: high-risk work environments (warehouse or industrial areas), high-risk/ high-error job duties that could result in life-threatening injury or death, operation of heavy-duty machinery, working with hazardous chemicals, exposure to other dangerous materials, such as drugs and sharp instruments. Due to these job duties, this position has a significant impact on the business operations and reputation, as well as the safety and well-being of individuals who may be cared for as part of the job position or who may interact with staff or clients.
