Manufacturing Supervisor

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Job Title: Manufacturing Supervisor-Second Shift - Media Preparation and Equipment preparation

This is a Second Shift position Monday through Friday 6.00p.m.- 2:30 A.M.

Job Responsibilities/Department description:
This is a second shift position in a large scale cGMP cell culture facility which includes Seed Culture, Media Preparation, and Equipment Preparation. The Supervisor position is expected to:
• Supervise the Media Preparation area which includes small scale and large scale production lines.
-The Supervisor will also own the Downstream Equipment Preparation area: Glasswash, Depyro, Autoclave
And assembly.
• Demonstrate strong leadership attributes and provide work direction to staff.
• Manage the performance of team members.
• Operate complex systems and equipment in strict accordance with current GMP's, SOP's, and safety guidelines.
• Serve as a technical resource focal point for questions and/or troubleshooting activities.
• Train less experienced or new staff on new procedures.
• Author complex new procedures as well as revise current procedures.
• Apply advanced concepts while performing the most complex tasks of the position.

Qualifications

Basic Qualifications:
Bachelor's Degree in Life Sciences/Engineering. 5 plus years of related lab or manufacturing experience including 1 to 2 years experience leading/supervising in a manufacturing environment preferred. Must have prior experience in cGMP cell culture operations including SIP, CIP, sterile filtration, aseptic hood techniques, and sterile process vessel operations. This position also requires physical demands of lifting up to 30-35 pounds and may involve work with hazardous materials.

Preferred Qualifications:
4 plus years of cGMP cell culture operations experience. Candidates should also demonstrate good technical writing skills, strong troubleshooting skills, be familiar with biologics regulations, and have previous experience with project management. Ideal candidates will have experience with automated control systems (Delta V or equivalent).

Job
: Manufacturing & Development
Primary Location
: United States-Massachusetts-Allston

Job Posting
: Jul 23, 2010

Shift
: Evening Job / Second Shift
Job Type
: Regular
Employee Status
: Regular