Biopharmaceutical Associate - Contract - Rockville, MD
Ready to start your career in biopharmaceutical manufacturing and make a real impact on life-changing treatments?
Proclinical is seeking a Biopharmaceutical Associate for a contract role based in Rockville, MD. This position focuses on supporting the production and delivery of high-quality biopharmaceutical drug substances.
Primary Responsibilities:
The successful candidate will play a key role in ensuring safe, compliant, and efficient manufacturing processes while contributing to continuous improvement initiatives.
Skills & Requirements:
- High school diploma or equivalent required; an associate's or bachelor's degree in Biological Sciences, Chemical Sciences, Engineering, or a related technical discipline is preferred.
- 0-1 years of experience in pharmaceutical or biotechnology manufacturing is ideal.
- Strong adherence to safety procedures and good documentation practices.
- Ability to follow detailed instructions and maintain data integrity.
- Willingness to work 24/7 rotating shifts.
- Effective teamwork and communication skills, both verbal and written.
- Proficiency in English (speaking, reading, writing, and understanding).
- Familiarity with automation systems, digital platforms, ERP systems, and Microsoft Office tools (Excel, Word, Outlook).
The Biopharmaceutical Associate's responsibilities will be:
- Prepare, batch, pasteurize, filter, and deliver media and solutions for cell culture and purification operations.
- Set up, operate, clean, and break down process equipment.
- Perform sampling procedures using analytical instruments to analyze cell culture solutions and product concentration characteristics.
- Operate filter integrity equipment to confirm the integrity of filters before and after use.
- Monitor and trend process operations, equipment, and instruments to proactively identify and escalate issues.
- Set up fixed and mobile process equipment with CIP (Clean In Place) skids to execute validated cleaning and sterilization processes.
- Follow standard operating procedures (SOPs), protocols, and batch records to perform operations safely and document accurately.
- Adhere to safety policies and actively identify and address unsafe behaviors or conditions.
If you are having difficulty in applying or if you have any questions, please contact Jackie Cerchio at j.cerchio@proclinical.com.
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