Process Operator jobs

This is a hands-on, lab-based role where your work will directly contribute to advancing life-changing treatments.

As a key member of our Discovery Biology – New Targets team, you will play a vital role in early-stage biologics R&D. Your responsibilities will include:• Conduct hands-on laboratory research to support therapeutic antibody discovery and validation
• Perform cell biology techniques, including developing functional assays with reporter cell lines and primary cells
• Culture mammalian cells (adherent and suspension), handling maintenance, expansion, and cryopreservation under sterile conditions
• Execute phenotypic and functional cell analyses (e.g., flow cytometry, phosphorylation assays, calcium flux)
• Apply molecular and protein biology methods, such as DNA handling, protein expression, and purification
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to achieve project and site objectives
• Summarize and present experimental data to senior scientists and management
• Manage laboratory resources, including reagent inventories and supply chains
• Document experimental work in electronic lab notebooks and present findings to stakeholders
• Uphold compliance with health, safety, PC2, gene technology, and company policies
• Support general laboratory operations and contribute to a positive team environment

• Bachelor’s degree (with honours) in Life Sciences, Biotechnology, or a related field
• Experience with mammalian cell culture (cell lines and/or primary cells)
• Familiarity with cell-based analytical assays using techniques such as flow cytometry, ELISA (AlphaLISA, MSD or equivalent) and functional cell-based assays (e.g. proliferation, cytokine stimulation, fluorescent reporter systems)
• Familiarity with fundamental pharmacology, including dose-response analysis and basic statistical methods
• Knowledge of molecular and protein biology techniques (e.g., transfection, protein expression and purification) is advantageous
• Experience in immunology, cell biology, or pharmacology is highly regarded
Personal Characteristics
• Eagerness to learn and proactively acquire new skills
• Strong team orientation and collaborative approach
• Adaptable and enthusiastic, with a problem-solving mindset
• Effective written and verbal communication skills
• Excellent attention to detail, organizational, and time management abilities

This position is responsible for performing operations related to the manufacturing and/or packaging of pharmaceutical products through equipment set-up, operation, clean-up and maintenance in compliance with all regulatory cGMP requirements and company policies and procedures.

Shift Schedule:

Tuesday-Thursday: 6pm-6:15am. May work Tuesdays from 2:30am-6:15am for 40 hours.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities

All areas of responsibility listed below are essential to the satisfactory performance of this position by any incumbents with reasonable accommodation if necessary.  Any non-essential functions are assumed to be included in other related duties or assignments.

• Responsible for learning the manufacturing and/or packaging process as assigned by following approved batch records (BR), work instructions (WI), standard operating procedures (SOP), etc.
• Responsible for set up, changeover, programming and operation of various equipment manufacturing and/or packaging equipment.
• Responsible for cleaning of facilities, equipment and utensils as required following SOP’s and WI’s.
• Responsible for completing documentation as required in the manufacturing and/or packaging of product.
• Responsible for completing all training requirements and maintaining 100% compliance with all assignments.
• Responsible for maintaining work areas and performing job functions in a safe and efficient manner in accordance with company policies and procedures, Good Manufacturing Practices (cGMP’s), Standard Operating Procedures (SOP’s) and Batch Record instructions.
• Responsible for performing additional related duties as assigned.

Any equivalent combination of education, training and/or experience that fulfills the requirements of the position will be considered. Preferably previous pharmaceutical manufacturing or packaging experience.

Education/Certification/Experience:

• Requires High School Diploma or equivalent.
• Prefer previous experience in a manufacturing environment within pharmaceutical, nutraceutical or food processing industries.

Skills/Knowledge/Abilities:

• Ability to receive instruction and follow directions.
• Ability to interact positively with co-workers and management.
• Ability to communicate effectively with written and oral communication skills.
• Ability to follow company policies and procedures.
• Ability to follow cGMP and other regulatory requirements.
• Ability to maintain 100% compliance in all SOP, cGMP, EHS and other training curriculum as assigned.
• Ability to operate and troubleshoot manufacturing/packaging equipment.

Problem Solving:

• Works on assignments that are routine to semi-routine in nature where the ability to recognize deviation from accepted practice is required.
• Exercises judgment within specifically defined practices and policies and selects methods and techniques for obtaining solutions.
• Normally receives general instruction on routine work and detailed instruction on new assignments.
• May be asked to recommend methods and procedures for problem resolution.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

Constant:

• Standing for extended periods of time at work station or equipment.
• Walking to move short distances quickly and frequently.

Frequent:

• Stooping, Kneeling and/or Crouching – bending body, spine and/or legs.
• Twisting/Reaching – turning at waist and extending hands and/or arms in any direction.

Occasional:

• Sitting for extended periods of time at work station or mobile equipment.
• Climbing – use of feet, legs, hands and/or arms to ascend or descend.
• Pushing and/or Pulling – using upper extremities to exert force.
• Repetitive Motions - frequent motions of the wrists, hands and/or fingers.
• Lifting – raising from lower to upper and/or moving objects horizontally – from 25 lbs, up to 50 lbs. and more than 50 lbs (with assistance)

Visual Acuity:

• Perform activities such as computer work, preparing and analyzing data, extensive reading, visual inspection involving small defects, small parts and/or operation of machines (including inspection), using measurement devices and/or assembly or fabrication of parts at a distance close to the eyes

We offer a competitive benefits package, including:

• Comprehensive Health Insurance: Medical, Dental, Vision, and Prescription coverage starting on the first day of employment, providing the employee enrolls.
• Retirement Savings: 401(k) with employer match, up to 6% and an annual 3.75% Defined Contribution to the 401k plan.
• Time Off: Paid Time Off including vacation, sick/safe time, caretaker time and holidays.
• Life and Disability Protection: Company paid Life and Disability insurance.
• Additional benefits include, but are not limited to, Employee Assistance Program, Employee Stock Purchase Plan, Tuition Assistance, Flexible Spending Accounts, Health Savings Account, Life Style Spending Account, Volunteer Time Off, Paid Parental Leave, if eligible , Family Building Benefits, Virtual Physical Therapy, Accident, Critical Illness and Hospital Indemnity Insurances, Identity Theft Protection, Legal Plan, Voluntary Life Insurance and Long Term Disability and more.

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