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United Therapeutics Senior/Lead Manufacturing Associate - Purification in Silver Spring, Maryland
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What We Do
We build on the strength of our research and development expertise and a distinctive, entrepreneurial culture that encourages diversity, innovation, creativity, sustainability, and, simply, fun. Since inception, our mission has been to find a cure for pulmonary arterial hypertension and other life-threatening diseases. Toward this goal we have successfully gained FDA approval for five medicines, we are always conducting new clinical trials, and we are working to create an unlimited supply of manufactured organs for transplantation.
We are the first publicly-traded biotech or pharmaceutical company to take the form of a public benefit corporation (PBC). Our public benefit purpose is to provide a brighter future for patients through (a) the development of novel pharmaceutical therapies; and (b) technologies that expand the availability of transplantable organs. At the same time, we seek to provide our shareholders with superior financial performance and our communities with earth-sensitive energy utilization.
Our company was founded by an entrepreneur whose daughter was diagnosed with a life-threatening condition. She sought to find treatment options and a cure for her daughter and patients like her. We are founder-led, and relentless in our pursuit of “medicines for life”. We continue to research and develop treatments for cardiovascular and pulmonary diseases, and other orphan diseases.
How you’ll contribute
The Senior Manufacturing Associate, Purification is responsible for supporting the manufacture of monoclonal antibody products under cGMP regulations. This role will troubleshoot process and equipment issues and maintain training documentation including SOPs. This role will utilize expertise to train other operators in cGMP compliance and processing.
Operate bioprocess equipment under strict adherence to cGMP, OSHA and Unither policies and regulations under general supervision ensuring that the production areas and all equipment are clean and in orderly operating condition
Weigh raw materials per Production Batch Records specifications to ensure buffers are properly formulated
Prepare buffers from stock raw materials per batch records specifications
Work on moderate to complex assignments per written procedures and batch records with limited supervision
Monitor and audit work processes, ensure components, materials and supplies are stocked prior to the start of the process operations to ensure compliance and completion of targets
Write area SOPs and production batch records
Collaborate with process development on technical transfer issues and may support and/or lead areas for process improvement
Review and/or execute all required documentation for proper traceability of a production lot and adhere to cGMP and SOPs
Provide relevant process, cGMP, and safety training to junior level staff and contractors
Maintain personal cGMP training to ensure compliance
Identify, develop, and recommend process improvements related to production to management
Identify and perform moderate to complex troubleshooting of technical issues related production equipment, including but not limited to the pH meter, nanodrop, and other major equipment. Perform routine standardization and functional checks for process instrumentation for daily use in production on an intermediate level.
Participate in all aspects of moderate to complex process deviations from initiation to closure
Assist senior staff in implementing different projects related to production
Perform On the Job Training (OJT) for new and developing staff
Provide guidance to junior staff when running batches in the production process
Other duties as assigned
For this role you will need
Minimum Requirements
H.S. Diploma or General Education Degree (GED)
6+ years of related biotech and dedicated downstream manufacturing experience with a H.S. Diploma/GED or AA/AS or
4+ years of related biotech and dedicated downstream manufacturing experience with a BA/BS
3+ years of demonstrated downstream purification experience in monoclonal antibody products
3+ years of experience operating with chromatography systems in an operation (pilot scale or higher)
3+ years of experience with Tangential Flow Filtration (TFF) in an operation (pilot scale or higher)
3+ years of experience with solution preparation
Strong cGMP documentation practices
Ability to work shifts to cover a 24/7 operation
Knowledge of Trackwise or similar process deviation/excursion documentation platforms
Ability to objectively, accurately, and thoroughly convey complex and technical issues verbally
Demonstrated ability to work effectively in a team
Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite
Strong verbal and written skills
Preferred Qualifications
Associates Degree in a scientific discipline or a related field or
Bachelor’s Degree in a scientific discipline or a related field
2+ years of experience in Column Packing
2+ years of demonstrated experience operating equipment including depth filtration, nanofiltration, pumps, mixers, product hold tanks, laminar airflow, bulk filtration and viral filtration
2+ years of experience running and troubleshooting bioreactors
Familiar with SAP or similar inventory management system
How you’ll contribute
The Lead Manufacturing Associate, Purification is responsible for leading the manufacture of monoclonal antibody products under cGMP regulations. In this role, you will troubleshoot process and equipment issues and maintain training documentation including SOPs. Using your expertise as a Lead Manufacturing Associate, you will also train other operators in cGMP compliance and processing.
Operate bioprocess equipment under strict adherence to cGMP, OSHA and Unither policies and regulations under limited supervision ensuring that the production areas and all equipment are clean and in orderly operating condition.
Weigh raw materials per Production Batch Records specifications to ensure buffers are properly formulated
Prepare buffers from stock raw materials per Production Batch Records specifications
Monitor and audit work processes to ensure compliance and completion of target
Ensure components, materials, and supplies are stocked prior to the start of the process operations to ensure compliance and completion of targets
Work on complex assignments per written procedures and batch records with limited supervision
Review and/or execute related process documentation for proper traceability of a production lot and adhere to cGMP and SOPs
Maintain personal cGMP training to ensure compliance
Collaborate with process development on technical transfer issues. May lead areas for process improvement
Work on problems of moderate/advanced scope with analysis of situations or data
Identify, develop and implement process improvements
Troubleshoot and resolve production problems of moderate/advanced complexity
Participate in all aspects of complex process deviations, investigations, change controls, and corrective actions
Conduct relevant process, cGMP and safety training
Write and review area SOPs and Production Batch Records
Perform and/or supervise daily cleaning and sanitization of the manufacturing equipment
Assist senior staff in implementing different projects
Provide guidance to junior staff when running batches
All other duties as required
For this role you will need
Minimum Requirements
H.S. Diploma or General Education Degree (GED)
8+ years of related biotech and dedicated downstream manufacturing experience with a H.S. Diploma/GED or AA/AS or
6+ years of related biotech and dedicated downstream manufacturing experience with a BA/BS
4+ years of demonstrated downstream purification experience in monoclonal antibody products
4+ years of experience operating with chromatography systems in a large-scale operation (pilot scale or higher)
4+ years of experience with Tangential Flow Filtration (TFF) in a large-scale operation (pilot scale or higher)
4+ years of experience with solution preparation
Strong cGMP documentation practices
Ability to work shifts to cover a 24/7 operation
Demonstrated ability to work effectively in a team
Strong verbal and written skills
Experience in supporting written deviations and conducting area investigations
Ability to objectively, accurately, and thoroughly convey complex and technical issues verbally
Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite
Familiarity with SAP or similar management system
Knowledge of Trackwise or similar process deviation/excursion documentation platforms
Preferred Qualifications
Associates Degree in a scientific discipline or related field or
Bachelor’s Degree in a scientific discipline or related field
3+ years of experience in Column Packing
3+ years of demonstrated experience operating equipment including depth filtration, nanofiltration, pumps, mixers, product hold tanks, laminar airflow, bulk filtration and viral filtration
3+ years of experience running and troubleshooting chromatography and TFF systems
At United Therapeutics, you’ll realize quickly that it is not an ordinary place to work! When you join our company, you will learn, grow, contribute, have fun, and be challenged... all while making a difference in the lives of our patients.
While United Therapeutics does not require vaccination for Covid-19 at this time, we strongly encourage all employees and visitors to remain up to date on vaccinations and boosters to protect one another from illness. Employees working in customer-facing roles must adhere and comply with customers’ credentialing guidelines, which may require vaccination against Covid -19, the influenza virus, and other illnesses that could be harmful to healthcare staff and patients.
United Therapeutics Corporation is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer - EOE Minorities / Females / Protected Veterans / Individuals with Disabilities
We strive to be an organization that engages the minds, hearts, and most spirited efforts of each of our employees. Our sense of purpose transforms what we do from work into mission, occupation into vocation and achievement into success.
We challenge our employees with innovative and revolutionary projects, offer an environment which fosters high-level job performance and provide a highly competitive total rewards package. This is what makes United Therapeutics a stimulating place to work.