Production Services Associate I

The Production Services Associate I will be responsible for supporting both downstream and upstream production in a cGMP manufacturing environment. The Production Services team prepares buffers and media, cleaning and sanitization of the facility, assembling equipment kits to support manufacturing operations, setting up and breaking down of operational equipment, in accordance with the operations schedule. This role requires adherence to cGMP and standard operating procedures.

Example Plan Shift Schedule:

- First Day (Orientation): 9-5 am (Tuesday)

- Day after Orientation: 2:30-11 pm M-F

Schedule is subject to change based on needs.

Responsibilities

• Perform a variety of complex tasks in accordance with cGMP.

• Operate and maintain production equipment with single-use materials as it relates to buffer and media preparations, including weight and dispense.

• Perform daily, weekly, and monthly cleanings of the cleanroom and surrounding controlled areas, including floors, walls, ceilings and equipment.

• Maintain and stock supplies as directed. (i.e. gowning, and emergency kits, ect.)

• Documentation/verification of task completion in accordance with cGDP, SOPs and Batch Records.

• Manage a flexible work schedule where shift work may be required.

• Conduct activities in support of production schedules as directed by senior staff.

• Support floor operations for multiple projects simultaneously.

• Crosstrain on various tasks including Upstream/Downstream cGMP manufacturing.

• Operate in a team setting.

• Follow detailed instructions and to maintain accurate records.

• Set up equipment in accordance with established practices. (i.e. RTP, STR, Production Bioreactors, AKTA systems, Depth Filters and Pods, Viral Filtration, and UFDF)

• Safely handle and transport raw materials, finished product and equipment in and out of the cleanroom, adhering to aseptic technique.

• Operate to the highest ethical and moral standards.

• Comply with Abzena's policies and procedures.

• Communicate effectively in a team environment.

• Participate effectively as a team player in all aspects of Abzena's business.

• Adhere to quality standards set by regulations and Abzena policies, procedures, and mission.

• Perform other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• 0 - 2 years of experience in manufacturing production.

• A high school diploma is required.

• Knowledge and understanding of cGMPs.

• Experience using single-use technologies and disposable systems.

• Ability to compute basic arithmetic operations: addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division.

Physical Requirements

• Physical ability to walk and stand for extended periods of time.

• Frequently lift and or move objects up to 30 pounds.

• Use arms, hands and fingers to handle, feel or reach.

• Ability to climb, balance, stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl.

• Visual abilities include near and far sight, color, peripheral vision, depth and ability to focus.