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Operations Specialist

14 hours ago

Silver Spring

We seek an Operations Specialist to support the Pilot Bioproduction Facility (PBF) at the Walter Reed Army Institute of Research (WRAIR) in Silver Spring, Maryland. The Operations Specialist will support manufacturing in the following areas Upstream, Downtime, Purification, and Fill Finish. PBF is a one-of-a-kind cGMP-compliant pharmaceutical manufacturing facility engaging in next-generation development for cutting-edge companies and government agencies. The professionals at PBF are engaging in trailblazing endeavors every day. Most exciting, the end products vary, so every year brings multiple opportunities for professional enrichment in original projects. CAMRIS International, LLC, is a dynamic medical research and development firm that achieves innovative solutions to health and development challenges through high-quality, cost-effective programs and research management services. We combine our proven systems with today's most effective, evidence-based best practices. Our core practice areas include vaccine research, development, and production; microbiology and infectious disease research; biodefense; clinical research; global health security; and HIV/AIDS programs. Our employees enjoy a collegial environment where individual contributions matter at all levels. At CAMRIS, you will notably improve the lives of people at home and abroad. Responsibilities Upstream: Prepare cell culture for virus inoculation and prepare viral seeds. • Provide input on cell culture, bioproduction and purification of mammalian cell-based products., • Experience and knowledge of cGMP, specifically bioproduction of viral vaccines., • Execute and participate in cGMP viral growth, virus vaccine purification for cGMP vaccine bioproduction., • Aseptic gowning, aseptic processing, aseptic final filtration and working in a cleanroom environment., • Cell culture experience (adherent cells a plus), washing and counting cells, repeated trypsin manipulations., • Maintain virus vaccine bioproduction inventory, order equipment and reagents. Downstream: The downstream part of a bioprocess refers to the part where the cell mass from the upstream are processed to meet purity and quality requirements. • Execute cell expansion of seeds and viral seeds as required., • Manage and maintain manufacturing-owned controlled temperature units (CTUs) and incubators per site policies and procedures., • Perform bioreactor setup, operation, maintenance, and cleaning per site policies and procedures., • Prepare harvest equipment per SOP and batch record instructions per site policies and procedures., • Execute cell lysis through chemical or physical (e.g., microfluidizer) cell disruption., • Perform recovery mid-stream unit operations, including but not limited to depth filtration, centrifugation, and tangential flow filtration as required and per site policies and procedures., • Pour resin, pack columns, verify HETP and Asymmetry, and equilibrate columns., • Develop purification batch records and AKTA UNICORN methods as required., • Analyze UNICORN and other downstream result files, attach per GDP to records, summarize data, and incorporate analysis into run reports as required., • Sanitize, empty, and store columns per site policies and procedures. *Please see the full job listing for additional responsibilities. Qualifications • Must have proficiency with various types of office software: Outlook, Word, Excel, MS Project; LIMS experience and experience with equipment monitoring systems are a plus., • Must have the ability to follow directions, written policies, and procedures for work responsibilities., • Licensed vaccinations might be required to work with certain viral agents., • Must have good people and communication skills (written and verbal)., • Performs other duties as required., • A bachelor's degree in a science field (preferably chemistry, biochemistry, microbiology, or engineering) and four+ years of industry experience performing cGMP production, downstream, purification, fill finish, and upstream in a clean room environment., • Professional knowledge and experience requirements related to viral product safety for product release and downstream purification (chromatography) are a plus., • Experience with aseptic gowning, aseptic processing, aseptic final filtration, and working in a cleanroom environment., • Experience with bioproduction equipment: centrifuges, tangential flow filters, spectrophotometer, biosafety cabinets, sonicator, autoclave, roller bottles, a plus., • cGMP experience for large-scale viral production of biological products is a plus., • Working knowledge of disposable manufacturing methodologies, such as the use of sterile bags with tubing and tubing welders, is a definite plus., • Hepatitis B immunity is required; vaccination will be provided if needed., • Must be able to work independently following a brief period of specific technical training., • Must have familiarity with related fields, such as general microbiology, physical chemistry, and biochemistry., • Must have some knowledge of the operation of automated/manual filling machines, Restricted Access Barrier System (RABS), and labeling machines., • Experience in filling parenteral products under GMP conditions., • Must have eligibility to work in the United States and have lived in the United States for three of the past five years if a non-US citizen. Physical Requirements: The physical requirements described here are representative of those that must be met by a candidate to perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be provided to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential job functions. • Occasionally required to perform sedentary work that primarily involves sitting/standing., • Constantly required to perform light work that includes moving objects up to 20 pounds., • Occasionally required to perform medium work that includes moving objects up to 50 pounds, heavy work that includes moving objects up to 100 pounds, and very heavy work that includes moving objects over 100 pounds., • Occasionally required to push or pull less than 25 pounds, push or pull 25 - 45 pounds, and push or pull more than 45 pounds., • Occasionally required to reach above shoulder level, use both hands, and stand or walk for more than 25 minutes., • Occasionally required to bend, reach, or twist repeatedly, kneel, squat, or stoop, and crawl or climb., • Constantly required to have clear vision (near and/or far), depth perception, peripheral vision, and/or visual acuity., • Occasionally required to ascend or descend ladders, stairs, scaffolding, ramps, poles, and the like, and move self in different positions to accomplish tasks in various environments including tight and confined spaces., • Constantly required to move about to accomplish tasks or move from one worksite to another., • Occasionally required to communicate with others to exchange information., • Occasionally required to operate machinery and/or power tools, and operate motor vehicles or heavy equipment., • Constantly required to assess the accuracy, neatness and thoroughness of the work assigned., • Occasionally required to work in outdoor elements such as precipitation and wind, noisy environments, and hazardous conditions., • Occasionally required to work in poor ventilation, small and/or enclosed spaces, and no adverse environmental conditions expected., • Constantly required to wear PPE including but not limited to gloves, face shields/goggles, safety glasses, and safety shoes., • Occasionally required to use a lab coat and ear plugs/muffs., • Constantly required to wear a clean room uniform., • Occasionally required to use a disposable dust/surgical mask, and respirators, such as a disposable respirator mask (N-95), half-face/full-face style, PAPR, SCUBA., • Constantly required to come in contact with chemicals, such as aerosols, biological inhalants, plastics, inorganic dust, and powders, etc. Please submit your resume online at . CAMRIS is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veteran status, disability status, or any other characteristic protected by any applicable federal, state, or local law. CAMRIS offers a comprehensive benefits package, including medical, dental, and vision insurance for individuals and families, FSAs, HSA, life and AD&D insurance, short- and long-term disability, legal services, voluntary hospital indemnity, critical illness and accident insurances, EAP, pet insurance, 401(k) with employer match and Roth option, tuition and professional reimbursement, public transportation support in the DMV area, a referral bonus program, vacation with tenure-based increases, PTO, 11 paid holidays, paid bonding leave, and paid supplemental short-term disability. Employment is contingent upon successful completion of a Public Trust-level background check, a requirement for this position under an active federal contract. The background check process may include, but is not limited to the following: (1) contacting your professional references; (2) verification of previous employment, education and credentials; (3) a criminal background check; (4) use/abuse of federally-controlled substances; and (5) a department of motor vehicle check. Candidates must be prepared to fully-complete any required background check questionnaire during initial onboarding.

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