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Sr. Biopharmaceutical Processing Technician
- Actalent (St. Louis, MO)
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Job Title: Biopharmaceutical Processing Technician
Job Description
Join our team as a Biopharmaceutical Processing Technician and play a pivotal role in the manufacture of Commercial and Clinical Biologics. You will operate within a Current Good Manufacturing Practices (cGMP) environment, focusing on both Upstream (cell culture) and Downstream (chromatography) processes. This position offers a unique opportunity to work alongside a team of exceptional professionals, ensuring the flawless execution of manufacturing batch records, work instructions, and Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs). Your meticulous attention to detail and proactive approach will be critical in maintaining cGMP standards and contributing to the success of our manufacturing operations.
Responsibilities
+ Execute manufacturing batch records, work instructions, and SOPs with a focus on 'right the first time' executions.
+ Assist with batch record reconciliation and maintain suite, supplies, equipment, logbooks, and data according to site SOPs and policies.
+ Document all activities to meet cGMP requirements, complete document reviews and revisions, and provide daily record reviews and feedback.
+ Participate in shift exchanges, one-on-one meetings, and other meetings as needed to facilitate area needs.
+ Support quality investigations by answering questions and suggesting improvements.
+ Practice and promote safe work habits, adhering to safety procedures and guidelines.
+ Critically evaluate processes, using foresight and prioritization to interpret production schedules and complete tasks.
+ Manufacture buffers and simple bulk reagents per manufacturing procedures with limited supervision.
+ Participate in process improvement projects.
+ Review all area documents and assist in the manufacture of controls and calibrators, completing batch records following cGMPs.
+ Perform in-process assays using equipment such as spectrophotometers, pH meters, and clinical analyzers.
+ Weigh, transfer, and mix chemicals, and perform product filtrations.
+ Clean and steam steel tanks (CIP/SIP), prepare glassware and steel tanks for sterilization, and operate autoclave.
+ Maintain lab equipment including pumps, pH meters, and flow meters.
+ Monitor stocks of common lab supplies, respond to emergency notifications, and communicate issues to department leads or managers.
+ Be flexible with hours and work on weekends as required.
Essential Skills
+ Bachelor's Degree in Science with experience in aseptic technique, cell culturing, pipetting, chromatography, or biochemistry.
+ Minimum of 2 years of work experience in manufacturing, operation, production, lab setting, or related field.
+ Knowledge of cGMP practices, aseptic techniques, or chemical concepts.
+ Subject Matter Expert on upstream processing steps.
Pay and Benefits
The pay range for this position is $28.00 - $28.00/hr.
Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following:
• Medical, dental & vision • Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital • 401(k) Retirement Plan – Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available • Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents) • Short and long-term disability • Health Spending Account (HSA) • Transportation benefits • Employee Assistance Program • Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)
Workplace Type
This is a fully onsite position in Saint Louis,MO.
Application Deadline
This position is anticipated to close on Oct 20, 2025.
About Actalent
Actalent is a global leader in engineering and sciences services and talent solutions. We help visionary companies advance their engineering and science initiatives through access to specialized experts who drive scale, innovation and speed to market. With a network of almost 30,000 consultants and more than 4,500 clients across the U.S., Canada, Asia and Europe, Actalent serves many of the Fortune 500.
The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regard to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.
If you would like to request a reasonable accommodation, such as the modification or adjustment of the job application process or interviewing due to a disability, please email [email protected] (%[email protected]) for other accommodation options.
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