JT886 - ASSOCIATE PILOT PLANT at Quality Consulting Group – West Greenwich, Rhode Island

QUALITY CONSULTING GROUP, a leader in the pharmaceutical, biotech, medical devices, and manufacturing industry, is looking for a talented, highly motivated and enthusiastic to join our team. In this role, you’ll work with a highly enthusiastic team, contributing in a world-class manufacturing industry in Puerto Rico & USA.

Responsibilities:

• Support execution of cell culture processes, including: Aseptic vial thawing, Cell culture flask passaging in biosafety cabinets and Operation of benchtop wave bioreactors and 200L & 500L single-use bioreactors.
• Support large-scale harvest and downstream purification operations, including: Chromatography, Filtration and Ultra-Filtration/Diafiltration (UF/DF) using pilot-scale skids and equipment.
• Perform routine laboratory tasks, including: In-process sampling, Operation of laboratory analyzers, Sample management, Scientific data collection using electronic laboratory notebooks (ELN), Media and buffer compounding and Clean-In-Place (CIP) and Steam-In-Place (SIP).
• Equipment assembly and disassembly
• Routine maintenance of benchtop analyzers
• Vendor escorting and oversight
• General lab organization, cleaning, and inventory management
• Utilize scientific principles to execute experiments and analyze data
• Perform laboratory work according to plans and procedures in a team environment
• Document data and process information in accordance with Good Documentation Practices (GDP)
• Perform laboratory safety evaluations
• Conduct minor equipment maintenance
• Maintain laboratory standards with focus on safety, quality, and compliance

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or Science (Preferred not required)
• Relevant hands-on laboratory/manufacturing experience.
• Internship or co-op experience is preferred.
• Academic laboratory experience is acceptable.
• Prior hands-on experience in pilot- or large-scale cell culture or downstream purification (process development or manufacturing)
• Experience with automated, computer-controlled biopharmaceutical equipment
• Knowledge of process data compilation and analysis
• Demonstrated problem-solving ability and strong attention to detail
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Shift: 7:30am - 4pm
• Must be able to sit on-site, shifts may be flexible
• Frequent WEEKEND work required 1-3x monthly

Quality Consulting Group, LLC is an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, national origin, protected veteran status, disability status, or any other characteristic protected by law.