Spherion Staffing has partnered with a leading biotechnology company in College Station, TX to recruit for this role. The primary purpose of this role is to provide hands-on support in either the Upstream or Downstream department. This role will be responsible for working in various manufacturing operations such as vaccine and therapeutic production in accordance with GMP (good manufacturing practice) regulations.Responsibilities:?? Upstream manufacturing duties include: overseeing cell cultivation process, plate counting, microscopic examination, banking of cell lines and viruses, operating bacterial fermentation culture vessels, and operating bioreactors?? Downstream manufacturing duties include: overseeing filtration and purification processes by working with various filtration systems (e.g. Tangential Flow Filtration, nanofiltration and depth filtration), chromatographic systems, and aseptic process simulation and drug product filling?? Operation of general production equipment e.g. Autoclaves, glass washers, incubators, scales, pH/conductivity meters, etc.?? Assisting with writing batch production records, Standard Operating Procedures, and document and maintain activity records according to cGMP regulations, and ensure other team members are trained.?? Perform lab maintenance duties by assisting with daily cleaning and sanitizing of sterile production areas.Working hours: Various Shifts AvailableSkills:- Excellent oral and written communication skills, interpersonal and organizational skills.- Strong leadership skills and ability to provide training to others on cGMP regulations- Good self-discipline and attention to detail.- Must be able to work 12-hour shift and be willing to work outside of normal, scheduled hours; as necessary.- Experience working in a cleanroom environment in full sterile room gowning and good aseptic technique.- Possess effective time management and organizational skills- Must possess excellent math and computer skills- Safety and following safety procedures must be a priority.Education:AssociateExperience:1-4 yearsQualifications:Associate's Degree or Bachelor's Degree in Life Sciences or other related field AND 2-4 years of relevant experience, with at least 1 year GMP experience.The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to:?? Experience prolonged standing, bending, stooping, twisting, and stretching.?? Possess hand-eye coordination and manual dexterity sufficient to operate in a laboratory, manufacturing, and/or office environment is required.?? Ability to wear personal protective equipment including safety glasses, lab coat, safety shoes and gloves?? Lift and/or move 25-50 pounds frequently.?? Attendance is mandatory.Additional working conditions & physical requirements for some positions:?? No make-up or jewelry can be worn when working in the clean room environment.?? Handle and work with potentially hazardous materials and chemicals per OSHA guidelines. Apply online today and a recruiter will review your information and reach out to schedule an interview!Spherion has helped thousands of people just like you find work happiness! Our experienced staff will listen carefully to your employment needs and then work diligently to match your skills and qualifications to the right job and company. No one works harder for you than Spherion. EEO Employer: Race, Relig
Spherion Staffing has partnered with a leading biotechnology company in College Station, TX to recruit for this role. The primary purpose of this role is to provide hands-on support in either the Upstream or Downstream department. This role will be responsible for working in various manufacturing operations such as vaccine and therapeutic production in accordance with GMP (good manufacturing practice) regulations.Responsibilities:?? Upstream manufacturing duties include: overseeing cell cultivation process, plate counting, microscopic examination, banking of cell lines and viruses, operating bacterial fermentation culture vessels, and operating bioreactors?? Downstream manufacturing duties include: overseeing filtration and purification processes by working with various filtration systems (e.g. Tangential Flow Filtration, nanofiltration and depth filtration), chromatographic systems, and aseptic process simulation and drug product filling?? Operation of general production equipment e.g. Autoclaves, glass washers, incubators, scales, pH/conductivity meters, etc.?? Assisting with writing batch production records, Standard Operating Procedures, and document and maintain activity records according to cGMP regulations, and ensure other team members are trained.?? Perform lab maintenance duties by assisting with daily cleaning and sanitizing of sterile production areas.Working hours: Various Shifts AvailableSkills:- Excellent oral and written communication skills, interpersonal and organizational skills.- Strong leadership skills and ability to provide training to others on cGMP regulations- Good self-discipline and attention to detail.- Must be able to work 12-hour shift and be willing to work outside of normal, scheduled hours; as necessary.- Experience working in a cleanroom environment in full sterile room gowning and good aseptic technique.- Possess effective time management and organizational skills- Must possess excellent math and computer skills- Safety and following safety procedures must be a priority.Education:AssociateExperience:1-4 yearsQualifications:Associate's Degree or Bachelor's Degree in Life Sciences or other related field AND 2-4 years of relevant experience, with at least 1 year GMP experience.The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to:?? Experience prolonged standing, bending, stooping, twisting, and stretching.?? Possess hand-eye coordination and manual dexterity sufficient to operate in a laboratory, manufacturing, and/or office environment is required.?? Ability to wear personal protective equipment including safety glasses, lab coat, safety shoes and gloves?? Lift and/or move 25-50 pounds frequently.?? Attendance is mandatory.Additional working conditions & physical requirements for some positions:?? No make-up or jewelry can be worn when working in the clean room environment.?? Handle and work with potentially hazardous materials and chemicals per OSHA guidelines. Apply online today and a recruiter will review your information and reach out to schedule an interview!Spherion has helped thousands of people just like you find work happiness! Our experienced staff will listen carefully to your employment needs and then work diligently to match your skills and qualifications to the right job and company. No one works harder for you than Spherion. EEO Employer: Race, Relig