Purification Technician I/II

Role Overview

• The Purification Technician performs fundamental tasks within a GMP environment by cleaning and maintaining the workplace, cleaning, assembling and disassembling operating equipment per applicable procedures, assisting with process control manipulations and maintaining records/logs in accordance with current standard procedures.
• Level I: Performs general housekeeping in compliance with the high standards required of a pharmaceutical operation.
• Dispenses and prepares necessary cleaning/sanitization reagents to clean and sanitize production areas.
• Assembles, disassembles, cleans and sterilizes production equipment (i.e. filters, tanks, etc.).
• Operates production equipment (i.e. centrifuge, ultra filtration units, columns, autoclaves, pasteurizers, etc.).
• Operates fork truck in a safe and efficient manner.
• Performs bulk processing and filtration involving processing parameters (i.e. pH, weights, suspension, etc.).
• Prepares buffer solutions and properly stores process intermediates.
• Additional Responsibilities: Isolate target proteins from intermediates and process to a sterile bulk and deliver for filling.
• Level II: Performs all duties described at the Purification Operator level. Performs all routine operations associated with actual bulk preparation.

Requirements

• Level I: Basic math skills, basic computer skills, mechanical aptitude, detail oriented, ability to work in a team environment and exercise good judgment.
• Candidate must possess a high school diploma or equivalent.
• Bioworks Certificate preferred.
• Level II: Typically requires a minimum of 12 months as a Technician in his/her respective department before receiving consideration for advancement to Purification Tech II. Employee must receive a minimum of a meets expectations overall rating on his/her most recent performance review.

Benefits

• Competitive salary
• Health insurance
• 401(k) matching
• Flexible work hours
• Paid time off