About GenScript
GenScript Biotech Corporation (Stock Code: 1548.HK) is a global biotechnology group. Founded in 2002, GenScript has an established global presence across North America, Europe, the Greater China, and Asia Pacific. GenScript's businesses encompass four major categories based on its leading gene synthesis technology, including operation as a Life Science CRO, enzyme and synthetic biology products, biologics development and manufacturing, and cell therapy.
GenScript is committed to striving towards its vision of being the most reliable biotech company in the world to make humans and nature healthier through biotechnology
About ProBio
ProBio proactively provides end-to-end CDMO service from drug discovery to commercialization with proactive strategies, professional solutions and efficient processes in cell and gene therapy (CGT), vaccine, biologics discovery and antibody protein drug to accelerate drug development for customers. ProBio’s total cell and gene therapy solution covers CMC of plasmid and virus for IND filing as well as clinical manufacturing and commercial manufacturing. In terms of plasmid service, ProBio supports the most clinical approvals for CGT drugs including mRNA vaccines, CAR-T in China. It is also the first GMP manufacturing platform to provide in vitro transcription (IVT) template linearized plasmids for mRNA vaccines and has supported several mRNA vaccine global enterprises to obtain clinical approvals. In terms of viral vector service, \ProBio has a stable and high-yield viral vector platform.
Job Scope:
The Technician/Specialist, Bioprocess – Upstream Processing will work within the Upstream Processing group and performs the following activities while executing upstream operations:
- Preparation of stock solutions, buffers and media.
- Filtration of stock solutions, buffers and media.
- Set-up and operate disposable fermenters / bioreactors and other disposable bioprocess equipment including depth filtration.
- Passage and expansion of microbial and mammalian cell lines
The Technician/Specialist, Bioprocess – Upstream Processing supports relevant regulatory requirements and company Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) as appropriate.
Position Information:
Worl Location: Pennington, NJ
Reports to: Senior Manager, Upstream Process
Roles and Responsibilities:
- Executes routine complex manufacturing assignments per written procedures; recognizes deviations from procedures and raises issue to management for resolution.
- Adheres to current Good Manufacturing Practices (cGMP) and Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs).
- Performs routine microbial and mammalian cell culture using aseptic techniques. Monitors microbial fermenters and mammalian cell cultures bioreactors.
- Weighs and checks raw materials, assembles process equipment, and monitors processes.
- Completes work instructions and maintains clean room environment to comply with regulatory requirements. Removes red bag waste as required.
- Operates all production equipment in assigned functional area such as disposable fermenters, bioreactors, other disposable Bioprocess equipment, and media preparation equipment as per written procedures.
- Authors solution preparation Master Batch Records (MBRs) by transferring technical information from scientific and development documents.
- Proposes and routes revisions to existing SOP’s for functional area equipment.
- Works to become proficient on common bioprocessing equipment.
- Participates in low risk deviations investigations. Assists in the implementation of Corrective Action / Preventative Actions (CAPA) action items within agreed upon timelines.
- Conducts Safety and GMP self-auditing walkthroughs, documenting observations for assignment and closure dates. Tracks and ensures closure of observations.
- Logs and submits samples in Laboratory Information Management System (LIMS); tracks results and compiles data.
- Reviews own work for completeness on executed Master Batch Records (MBRs).
- Coordinate the tracking and return of executed records to Quality department for review.
- Coordinates with Logistics to ensure needed materials are delivered to the production area timely. Monitors future needs against material supply to alert Logistics of shortfalls.
- Performs other tasks and assignments as needed and specified by management.
Qualifications:
- Bachelor’s degree in science or engineering with a 0 – 5 years relevant experience or an associate’s degree in science or engineering with a minimum of 3 years relevant experience or a high school diploma with a minimum of 7 years relevant experience.
- Demonstrated ability to follow written instructions and procedures.
- Demonstrated ability to pay strict attention to detail.
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office.
- Excellent verbal and written communication and skills.
- Ability to work collaboratively as part of a team, in a fast-paced, matrixed, team environment consisting of internal and external team members.
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GenScript USA Inc/ProBio Inc. is a proud equal opportunity/affirmative action employer committed to attracting, retaining, and maximizing the performance of a diverse and inclusive workforce. It is the Company's policy to ensure equal employment opportunity without discrimination or harassment based on race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, disability, national origin, marital or domestic/civil partnership status, genetic information, citizenship status, uniformed service member or veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.
GenScript USA Inc./ProBio Inc. maintains a drug-free workplace.
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What We Do
Founded in 2002 and listed on the Hong Kong Stock Exchange in 2015, GenScript has an established global presence across Greater China, North America, the EU, and Asia Pacific. Today, over 300,000 customers from over 160 countries and regions worldwide have used GenScript’s premier, convenient, and reliable products and services. GenScript currently has over 5,000 employees globally, 33% holding master’s and/or Ph.D. degrees. In addition, GenScript has a number of leading commercial technologies developed in the fields of synthetic biology, immunotherapy, antibody design, chemical synthesis, and bioinformatics, including more than 100 patents and over 270 patent applications. As of June 2022, GenScript's products and services have been cited by 74,700 scientific papers worldwide. GenScript is committed to striving toward its vision of being the most reliable biotech company in the world to make humans and nature healthier through biotechnology.
