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Manufacturing Technician (Upstream)

Manufacturing

Middlesex County, NJ, US

Pay Rate Low: 80000 | Pay Rate High: 90000

+ Added - 30/09/2025

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Opportunity for an experienced Upstream Manufacturing Technician to continue their career in downstream/upstream manufacturing. This role will be with our client who has a global footprint in both R&D and manufacturing within the biopharma industry.

Middlesex County, NJ

Pay: 80,000 - 90,000 Annually

Direct Hire

_Experience with 2000+ bioreactors required_

Essential Duties & Responsibilities

+ Collaborate with a team of manufacturing associates and engineers to execute upstream batches.

+ Perform cell culture and bioreactor operations (single-use fed-batch bioreactors) at various scales.

+ Conduct harvest clarification processes using centrifuges and depth filters at multiple scales.

+ Ensure timely execution of engineering and clinical batches.

+ Develop operating equipment specifications and improve manufacturing techniques.

+ Utilize programs to collect and analyze operating data for real-time adjustments to products, instruments, or equipment.

+ Interpret and follow instructions provided in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form.

+ Adhere to GMP standards in the manufacturing area and lead compliance with environmental health and safety policies.

+ Review executed manufacturing and packaging batch records, along with associated supporting documents.

+ Coordinate investigations and implement corrections for issues identified during batch execution.

+ Perform additional tasks as required or assigned.

+ Comply with all company policies and standards.

Requirements

Education and Experience

+ Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in chemical, biological, or biochemical sciences with a minimum of 3+ years of related experience in the biopharmaceutical industry.

+ Expertise in independently designing, executing, analyzing, and documenting all stages of process development.

+ Strong foundational knowledge and subject matter expertise in executing engineering and clinical batches.

+ Experience working in GMP and aseptic manufacturing environments.

+ Familiarity with single-use manufacturing consumables, including bags, tube sets, columns, and process manifolds.

Specialized Knowledge and Skills

+ Strong ability to work independently and collaboratively with team members; excellent interpersonal skills.

+ Effective verbal and written communication skills, along with strong computer and organizational skills.

+ Attention to detail and proficiency in basic computer programs, such as Word, Excel, and spreadsheets.

+ In-depth knowledge of GMP batch manufacturing and packaging documentation, including audit and review processes.

+ Familiarity with cleaning verification and validation processes.

_This job description is a complete list of all desired skills, but not all are required. We strongly encourage candidates who have some of the skills to apply. We look forward to a conversation to learn more about you!_

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We are an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.