Job Description
The Biologics Pilot Plant at Client's West Point site manufactures cell banks, biologics, vaccines, and adjuvants for GMP clinical supply.
The Process Operations Team is seeking a highly motivated individual to design, deliver, and sustain an effective training program. This role will prepare team members to perform GMP processing activities safely and compliantly across upstream and downstream unit operations.
This role may also involve hands-on production support for GMP upstream and downstream manufacturing operations.
Required Skills and Experience
Experience working in a GMP clinical or manufacturing facility
Effective written and verbal communication and interpersonal skills
A demonstrated interest in teaching and developing team members
Experience with upstream unit operations involving suspension and/or adherent cell lines under aseptic conditions
Experience with downstream unit operations, such as dead-end filtration, tangential flow filtration, and chromatography
Education:
Required: Bachelors Degree
Core Responsibilities
The primary responsibility of this role is to build, implement, and maintain the Operations Team training program.
Deliver or coordinate instructor-led training for upstream and downstream equipment used by the Operations Team, as needed to support GMP campaigns
Design and implement interactive, hands-on training activities—such as water runs and equipment mock-ups—to strengthen operator proficiency in unit operations
Establish and maintain a training strategy that continually develops the Operations Team's capabilities
Desired Subject-Matter Expertise
Incubators:
Static and shaker incubators
Cell culture:
Suspension and adherent cell-culture flasks
Bioreactors:
Single-use bioreactors, including Cytiva WAVE and Thermo Fisher HyPerforma systems
Stainless-steel bioreactors
Analytical equipment:
Cell counters, including the Vi-CELL BLU
Metabolite analyzers, including the BioProfile FLEX2 and ABL90
Spectrophotometers, including the SoloVPE
Filtration:
Large-scale filter holders from Millipore, Pall, 3M, or similar manufacturers
Chromatography and purification:
Cytiva ÄKTA ready chromatography systems
Cytiva ÄKTA flux tangential flow filtration systems
Nesco Resource offers a comprehensive benefits package for our associates, which includes a MEC (Minimum Essential Coverage) plan that encompasses Medical, Vision, Dental, 401K, and EAP (Employee Assistance Program) services.
Nesco Resource provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws.
