Associate Technician, Operations

Job Description
This role is within an end-to‑end facility which includes the processing of drug substance, drug product, including biotech culture growth, harvest, lyophilization, product inspection, utilities, and warehouse.
Our ability to excel depends on the integrity, knowledge, imagination, skill, and teamwork of people. We create an environment of mutual respect, encouragement, and teamwork. As part of the global team, you’ll collaborate with talented colleagues while developing and expanding your career.
Responsibilities

Project Support

Supports team as operations expert through PPQ, licensure and ramp up of facility.
Identifies and addresses compliance, environmental, safety, and process deviations as appropriate while coordinating with appropriate personnel.
Actively participates in team meetings HAZOPS, waste walkthroughs, 5S, kaizen events, or any other operations, lean six‑sigma, quality, safety or environmental training/initiatives as required.
Operational Expertise

Competent execution and ownership to meet production targets for area within responsibility including:

Attending and escalation of concerns or needs at daily huddles and as needed
Cleaning, setup, operation and troubleshooting of equipment and facilities
Maintenance and transportation of consumable and material inventories
Maintenance of excellent recordkeeping and housekeeping

Drives culture of continuous improvement. Implements and raises ideas to increase success of group.
Participates on and/or performs activities to support technical and OPEX functions such as Kaizen events, ad‑hoc sampling, or protocol execution.
Maintains detailed knowledge of equipment and processes.
Identifies and addresses compliance, environmental, safety, and process deviations as appropriate while notifying appropriate personnel.
Education Minimum Requirement

High School Diploma/GED or higher
Required Experience and Skills

Demonstrated written and verbal communications skills
Must be able to successfully pass and maintain aseptic gowning qualifications. Aseptic gowning requires that all skin and hair be covered through wearing the following: beard/mustache cover, hair net, hood and facemask, goggles, jumpsuit, gloves, and boots.
Computer literacy (internet browsers, e‑mail, spreadsheets, word processing)
Must be willing and able to lift 50 lbs, bend, stoop, squat, crawl, twist, climb ladders, and wear a respirator
Mon‑Fri, day shift (06:00 - 14:30). Some overtime may be required as business needs dictate.
Successful completion of TB titer and Chest X‑ray are required.
Preferred Experience and Skills (General)

Minimum Associates Degree in science or related field
BioWork Certificate (working in an FDA or similar regulated industry)
Applicable mechanical and project management experience
Experience with automated systems (MES, SAP, DeltaV, GLIMS, or similar)
Experience with on‑the‑floor cGMP manufacturing and familiarity with regulatory requirements and Good Documentation Practices (GDP)
Demonstrated ability to work both independently and as part of a team
Associated Technician Experience Advantage

Aseptic Behaviors
Aseptic Techniques & Manipulations
cRAB/Isolator Experience
Environmental Monitoring
Report review/approval and batch record review
The salary range for this role is: $43,100 - $67,800
This is the lowest to highest salary we in good faith believe we would pay for this role at the time of this posting. An employee’s position within the salary range will be based on several factors including, but not limited to relevant education, qualifications, certifications, experience, skills, geographic location, government requirements, and business or organizational needs.
The successful candidate will be eligible for annual bonus and long‑term incentive, if applicable.
We offer a comprehensive package of benefits. Available benefits include medical, dental, vision healthcare and other insurance benefits (for employee and family), retirement benefits, including 401(k), paid holidays, vacation, and compassionate and sick days.
Required Skills

Business Integrity
cGMP Compliance
Chemical Plant Operations
Cleanroom Gowning
Computer Literacy
Continuous Process Improvement
EHS Training
Environmental Health And Safety
Equipment Set Up
Global Manufacturing
Good Documentation Practices
Manufacturing
Manufacturing Compliance
Material Selection
Oral Communications
Process Improvements
Quality Monitoring
Raw Materials
Safety Procedures
Shift Work
Standard Operating Procedure (SOP)
Web Browser
Written Communication
As an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer, we provide equal opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibit discrimination on the basis of race, color, age, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, disability status, or other applicable legally protected characteristics. As a federal contractor, we comply with all affirmative action requirements for protected veterans and individuals with disabilities. For more information about personal rights under the U.S. Equal Opportunity Employment laws, refer to the EEOC.
US and Puerto Rico Residents Only: Our company is committed to inclusion, ensuring that candidates can engage in a hiring process that exhibits their true capabilities. Please reach out if you need an accommodation during the application or hiring process.
San Francisco Residents Only: We will consider qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records for employment in compliance with the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance.
Los Angeles Residents Only: We will consider for employment all qualified applicants, including those with criminal histories, in a manner consistent with the requirements of applicable state and local laws, including the City of Los Angeles’ Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance.
Employee Status: Regular
Relocation: No relocation
Visa Sponsorship: No
Travel Requirements: No Travel Required
Flexible Work Arrangements: Not Applicable
Shift: 1st - Day
Valid Driving License: No
Hazardous Materials: NA
Job Posting End Date: 07/24/2026

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