Job Title: Manufacturing Technician
Location: Berkeley CA
Zip Code: 94710
Job Type: Contract
Start Date: Right Away
Keywords: #ManufacturingTechnician #ProductionSupportJobs


JOB RESPONSIBILITIES:
* Prepares process equipment (including but not limited to Bioreactors & ancillary equipment, Stainless Steel tanks, Pressure Transmitters, Flow Meters, Aggregate traps, Harvest discards, Transfer lines (buffers, cTCF), Hoses and small parts.
* Cleans and Sterilizes equipment using appropriate CIP (Clean-In-Place), SIP (Steam-In�Place) procedures.
* Performs daily or routine process operations in the cell culture and purification of biotech and biological products (Kovaltry, Kogenate, and Jivi).
* Operates equipment for these processes
* Inoculates and monitors bioreactors.
* Processes cTCF material to Continuous Cell Separation (CCS).
* Operates Chromatography, MAEF, MAVF and TFF skids.
* Processes MAEF material using closed thaw process, step elution chromatography, Membrane Absorber and filter clearance technology, and gradient controlled SP column separation techniques.
* Operates 50L, 200L and 1000L collection bag technology to ensure robust collection, mixing and dilution of products.
* Performs PEGylation of JIVI in process material using TFF technology.
* Operates automated bagging systems.
* Blast Freezes product for storage.
* Dispenses chemicals and formulate solutions.
* Prepares acids and bases as necessary.
* Performs aseptic operations.
* Takes, analyzes and submits samples as required throughout the process.
* Monitors and controls operation with computer control systems.
* Completes all routine check sheets.
* Cleans equipment and maintains clean and orderly production facilities.
* Performs in-depth troubleshooting and root cause analysis of Kovaltry, Kogenate, and Jivi equipment and process failures.
* Contributes to continuous improvement opportunities.
* Performs all operations in compliance with cGMP.
* Performs other related duties as assigned.

REQUIRES QUALIFICATIONS:
* Requires completion of two-years" college science courses in (e.g. biology, chemistry, biochemistry, or microbiology) or a certificate from an accredited bio-technology academy.
* Relevant bio-tech industry experience in some or all of the following is preferred, and may be considered in lieu of some or all of the educational requirements above
* Familiarity with cGMP"s and applicable agency regulations
* Basic knowledge of protein chemistry and purification systems such as anion, cation, and immunoaffinity chromatography.

If you are interested in this role, please apply via the apply now link provided. Our overriding goal is to provide quality staffing solutions that help people, organizations, and communities succeed. Belcan is a leading provider of qualified personnel to many of the world's most respected enterprises. We offer excellent opportunities for contract, temporary, temp-to-hire, and direct assignments. We are the employer of choice for thousands worldwide. For more information, please visit our website at Belcan.com
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