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Manufacturing Technician
Planet Pharma • Fremont, CA 94537 • Posted 2 days ago via LinkedIn
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In-person • Full-time • $26.92/hr • Contract • Entry Level
Job Highlights
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The Manufacturing Technician at Planet Pharma is responsible for executing routine unit operations in Cell Culture, including change-over procedures, scheduling, equipment cleaning, and setup. This role involves performing in-process testing, monitoring and controlling various manufacturing conditions, and training junior staff. The position requires an Associate’s degree with relevant experience or a Bachelor's degree in a scientific field. The role is based in Fremont, CA, and is a 6-month contract position with the possibility of extension.
Responsibilities
- Independently execute all routine unit operations in Cell Culture, including change-over procedures, scheduling within the shift team, equipment cleaning, and setup
- Perform in-process testing such as cell counting, spectrophotometry, and environmental monitoring
- Monitor and control weights, flows, volumes, temperatures, pressure, and pH levels
- Identify and report any issues related to manufacturing performance, process, and safety to the team lead; assist in investigations of deviations to facilitate continuous process improvement
- Train junior staff on unit operations such as bioreactors, cell separation, chromatography, tangential flow theory, and CIP/SIP operations, with an emphasis on safety and timely completion
- Collaborate within the team and department to follow best practices and meet department goals
- Report any issues related to manufacturing performance, process, and safety to the manager to ensure safety, compliance with regulations, and cGMPs, and to facilitate continuous process improvement
Qualifications
Required
- Associate’s degree with 1 year of closely related technical experience, preferably in a pharmaceutical or chemicals manufacturing environment
- OR Bachelor’s Degree in scientific field
- Experience with established GMP procedures and bulk manufacturing (a plus)
- Technical knowledge of manufacturing systems, methods, and procedures
- Understanding of purification/cell culture processes
- Effective troubleshooting skills with equipment and/or processes
About Planet Pharma
Planet Pharma is a global professional staffing company specializing in the pharmaceutical, biotechnology, device, and related industries. They offer experienced staff across various therapeutic and functional areas for all research and development phases, providing strategic solutions to clients worldwide.
Full Job Description
Manufacturing Technician
1st Shift: Wed-Saturday, 6:00AM-4:30PM
Fremont, CA - onsite
6 month extendable CONTRACT
Pay Rate: : $26.92
Duties:
- Independently execute all routine unit operations in Cell Culture, including change-over procedures, scheduling within the shift team, equipment cleaning, and setup
- Perform in-process testing such as cell counting, spectrophotometry, and environmental monitoring
- Monitor and control weights, flows, volumes, temperatures, pressure, and pH levels
- Identify and report any issues related to manufacturing performance, process, and safety to the team lead; assist in investigations of deviations to facilitate continuous process improvement
- Train junior staff on unit operations such as bioreactors, cell separation, chromatography, tangential flow theory, and CIP/SIP operations, with an emphasis on safety and timely completion
- Collaborate within the team and department to follow best practices and meet department goals
- Report any issues related to manufacturing performance, process, and safety to the manager to ensure safety, compliance with regulations, and cGMPs, and to facilitate continuous process improvement
Education:
- Preferred: Associate’s degree with 1 year of closely related technical experience, preferably in a pharmaceutical or chemicals manufacturing environment
- OR Bachelors Degree in scientific field
Skills:
- Experience with established GMP procedures and bulk manufacturing (a plus)
- Technical knowledge of manufacturing systems, methods, and procedures
- Understanding of purification/cell culture processes
- Effective troubleshooting skills with equipment and/or processes
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