Overview:
TekWissen is a global workforce management provider headquartered in Ann Arbor Michigan that offers strategic talent solutions to our clients worldwide. This client is a German multinational Pharmaceutical and biotechnology company and one of the largest pharmaceutical companies in the world headquartered in Leverkusen and areas of business include pharmaceuticals; consumer healthcare products agricultural chemicals seeds and biotechnology products.
Job Title: Manufacturing Technician (Expert)
Location: Berkeley CA 94710
Duration: 6 Months
Job Type: Contract
Work Type: Onsite
Job Description:
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Cell Culture bioreactor system assembly and use including control of gas supply to
bioreactor Microsparger assembly AntiFoam Emulsion system.
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Ability to troubleshoot and control processes.
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Continuous Cells Separation equipment preparation and process/controls.
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Membrane Absorption Chromatography process (e.g. Membrane Absorption process
Buffer and NaOH supply cTCF supply Capsule preparation Inline dilution and
Temperature controls).
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Basic knowledge of protein chemistry and purification systems such as anion cation
and immunoaffinity chromatography.
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Membrane Absorber technology viral removal techniques and tangential flow filtration
technology.
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Large scale chromatography TFF technology.
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Familiarity with cGMPs and applicable agency regulations
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Prepares process equipment (including but not limited to Bioreactors & ancillary equipment Stainless Steel tanks Pressure Transmitters Flow Meters Aggregate traps Harvest discards Transfer lines (buffers cTCF) Hoses and small parts.
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Cleans and Sterilizes equipment using appropriate CIP (CleanInPlace) SIP (SteamIn Place) procedures.
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Performs daily or routine process operations in the cell culture and purification of biotech and biological products (Kovaltry Kogenate and Jivi).
Operates equipment for these processes including:
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Inoculates and monitors bioreactors.
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Processes cTCF material to Continuous Cell Separation (CCS).
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Operates Chromatography MAEF MAVF and TFF skids.
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Processes MAEF material using closed thaw process step elution chromatography Membrane Absorber and filter clearance technology and gradient controlled SP column
separation techniques.
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Operates 50L 200L and 1000L collection bag technology to ensure robust collection
mixing and dilution of products.
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Performs PEGylation of JIVI in process material using TFF technology.
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Operates automated bagging systems.
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Blast Freezes product for storage.
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Dispenses chemicals and formulate solutions.
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Prepares acids and bases as necessary.
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Performs aseptic operations.
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Takes analyses and submits samples as required throughout the process.
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Monitors and controls operation with computer control systems.
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Completes all routine check sheets.
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Cleans equipment and maintains clean and orderly production facilities.
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Performs indepth troubleshooting and root cause analysis of Kovaltry Kogenate and Jivi equipment and process failures.
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Contributes to continuous improvement opportunities.
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Performs all operations in compliance with cGMP.
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Performs other related duties as assigned.
Qualifications & Competencies:
Required Qualifications:
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Requires completion of twoyears college science courses in (e.g. biology chemistry
biochemistry or microbiology) or a certificate from an accredited biotechnology academy.
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Relevant biotech industry experience in some or all of the following is preferred and may be considered in lieu of some or all of the educational requirements above
TekWissen Group is an equal opportunity employer supporting workforce diversity.