Manufacturing Associate II
2 days ago
San Diego
Job Description Who we are: Maravai LifeSciences translates extraordinary science into everyday miracles, helping biotech, biopharma, and life sciences companies everywhere deliver novel vaccines, therapeutics, and diagnostics. We are global leaders in providing products and services within the fields of nucleic acid production and biologics safety testing to many of the world's leading biopharma, vaccine, diagnostics, and cell and gene therapy companies. At Maravai, we believe that diverse perspectives are the foundation of innovation. Through an inclusive and equitable culture where every team member is inspired to bring their best selves to work, we cultivate an environment in which we can lead together, providing differentiated value to our customers, and enabling the miracles of science. For over 35 years, Maravai's portfolio companies have served as a catalyst for innovative, lifesaving technology for humanity. Pioneering nucleotide research since its inception, we are now leading the way in the rapidly expanding mRNA market. Your next role as a Miracle Maker Maravai LifeSciences is seeking a #MiracleMaker to join our manufacturing team as a Manufacturing Associate II. As a Manufacturing Associate II, you will serve as a primary producer within the operational unit and help guide new team members in learning our technologies. Produces research and clinical grade components and products by setting-up, cleaning, operating, and maintaining equipment. Facilitates and executes daily production tasks with team members within ISO classified space. How you will make an impact: • Reviews production schedules, clarifies specifications, calculates requirements, assembles materials and supplies, and executes assigned production tasks, • Prepares production areas for cGMP project initiation or changeover, • Documents production activities by accurately completing forms, reports, logs, and batch records in compliance with GDP standards, • Keeps equipment operating by following procedures, performing preventive maintenance, troubleshooting breakdowns, and coordinating repairs as needed, • Writes, reviews, and executes batch records and SOP revisions while maintaining quality documentation, • Leads, mentors, and trains manufacturing personnel to ensure adherence to production schedules, troubleshoot processes, and drive continuous improvement, • Participates in ongoing training programs and ensures timely completion of all cGMP and company training requirements, • Maintains a safe and clean work environment in accordance with SOPs and safety guidelines, • Provides written and verbal updates to supervisors and department managers, • Collaborates with manufacturing support groups to align on production requirements and project priorities, • Troubleshoots equipment and production processes, identifies bottlenecks, and implements preventive and continuous improvement initiatives, • Onboards new equipment with minimal supervision, • May perform fermentation, pDNA linearization, IVT reactions, tangential flow filtration, and chromatography using equipment such as 3L or 30L fermenters, Spectrum TFF systems, and AKTA HPLCs, • May perform enzymatic reactions, utilizing purification systems and documenting activities in accordance with SOPs and batch records, • May perform gram-to-kilogram scale chemical synthesis, organic reactions, precipitations, extractions, deprotections, and liquid chromatography (analytical to large scale), as well as fill-finish and aliquoting of mRNA capping reagents, modified NTPs, and related raw materials, • May perform oligonucleotide synthesis using automated synthesizers, purification (RP, AX, IP, PAGE), post-purification reactions (amine/thiol conjugations), and 5′-cap and 5′-triphosphate modifications, • Bachelor's Degree in life science field or related field preferably in Chemistry/Biochemistry/Biology/Molecular Biology or equivalent experience, • 2+ years of experience in a Biochemistry manufacturing laboratory, • Exposure in a cGMP/ ISO 7/ ISO 8 clean room environment desired, • Experience with drafting, editing, implementing, and executing SOPs, • Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite desired, • Display strong organizational skills, detail-oriented, and demonstrated problem-solving abilities, • Excellent written and verbal communication skills, • Self-motivated and able to organize and prioritize multiple tasks #LI-Onsite The benefits of being a #MiracleMaker: • You have the potential to change, improve, and save lives around the world., • You have the opportunity to be a part owner in Maravai through RSU grants and optional employee stock purchase plans., • We offer comprehensive medical plans and HSA/FSA options., • Fertility & family planning assistance., • A variety of additional optional benefits and insurance options, including pet insurance., • Retirement contributions. To view more opportunities to become a #MiracleMaker, visit our career site at Maravai LifeSciences is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex including sexual orientation, and gender identity, national origin, disability, protected Veteran Status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law. Click here to view Maravai LifeSciences Privacy Notice HIRING SCAM ALERT Recently, individuals impersonating Maravai LifeSciences Human Resources members have offered fraudulent interviews and job offers to unsuspecting candidates. 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