Bioprocess Manufacturing Technician

Location: Oceanside, California
Salary Range: $22/hour

Join us as a Bioprocess Manufacturing Technician and play a vital role in producing life-saving medicines in a highly automated, meticulously controlled environment. Utilize advanced technology to create complex biopharmaceuticals under stringent quality and safety standards.

Key Responsibilities

• Operate sophisticated manufacturing systems: Follow detailed product recipes and standard operating procedures (SOPs) for equipment operation in raw material dispensing, cell culture, and purification.
  

• Document and maintain compliance: Accurately record each step and maintain records to meet current Good Manufacturing Practices (cGMP) and regulatory standards.
  

• Support cross-functional manufacturing: Work in one of the three core areas, building expertise and potentially rotating across:
  

  • Production Services: Raw material weighing/aliquoting, buffer/media prep, equipment washing/autoclaving, and environmental monitoring.
    

  • Upstream Manufacturing: Cell growth (spinner flask to large-scale bioreactor), inoculation, and cell harvest (centrifugation, filtration).
    

  • Downstream Manufacturing: Protein purification (chromatography, reformulation) and product prep for fill/finish.
    

  
  

• Ensure safety: Adhere to all safety and environmental guidelines. Immediately report any incidents, near misses, or hazards.
  

• Utilize automation and aseptic technique: Employ computerized systems and aseptic (sterile) practices across production activities.
  

• Facility monitoring: Execute routine environmental monitoring to sustain a compliant production environment.
  

• Cleaning and sterilization: Prepare equipment using glass washers, autoclaves, and appropriate gowning protocols.

Qualifications

• Education: High school diploma or equivalent required; Associate’s Degree, Biotech certificate, or degree in Life Sciences/Engineering preferred.
  

• Technical Skills: Basic proficiency with automated/IT systems; experience using Microsoft and Google platforms.
  

• Language: Proficient in reading, writing, and communicating in English.

Physical & Environmental Requirements

• Stand for extended periods; frequent stair climbing across the facility.
  

• Lift and move up to 25 lbs.
  

• Wear required cleanroom attire (scrubs, bunny suits, gloves, etc.); makeup, jewelry, and personal electronic devices are not permitted in cleanrooms.
  

• Work safely with hazardous chemicals and materials.
  

• Must successfully complete all job-related tests and cGMP certifications.

Ideal Candidate Profile

• Fast learner with a keen eye for detail and accuracy.
  

• Mechanically and technically adept; quickly adapts to new systems and processes.
  

• Team player who can also work independently and make sound judgments.
  

• Effective communicator with excellent time management skills.
  

• Committed to continuous improvement and cross-training to expand technical abilities.

Schedule & Compensation

• Shifts: Multiple 10- and 12-hour shifts (day/swing/night) available to support 24/7 operations. Overtime and shift differentials are offered per policy.
  

• Onboarding: 3-4 week Monday–Friday (8am–5pm) onboarding, followed by dedicated on-the-job training.
  

• Flexibility: Open shift availability highly desired; assignment to shift cannot be guaranteed.

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