Downstream Manufacturing Associate

Piper Health and Sciences is seeking a skilled and motivated Manufacturing Associate II (Downstream) to join a biopharmaceutical company in the Rockville, MD area. The Manufacturing Associate II is a crucial role in supporting the downstream manufacturing team. This position involves operating and maintaining downstream processing equipment, performing filtration and chromatography techniques and supporting production activities in a cleanroom environment.

Responsibilities of the Manufacturing Associate II:

·       Execute manufacturing of drug product following GMP guidelines

·       Perform buffer and media preparation for downstream processing.

·       Operate and maintain chromatography systems for protein purification.

·       Conduct tangential flow filtration (TFF) and viral filtration to ensure product purity.

·       Perform aseptic processing in a clean room environment, adhering to strict contamination control measures.

·       Maintain accurate documentation of manufacturing activities in compliance with GMP regulations.

·       Troubleshoot and resolve issues related to downstream processing equipment.

Qualifications of the Manufacturing Associate II:

·       3+ years of professional experience working in a GMP environment (Biotechnology or Pharmaceutical organization) with 1+ years of experience working in downstream manufacturing

·       Experience demonstrating aseptic technique and ability to work in a BSC (biological safety cabinet)

·       Understanding of cGMP (current Good Manufacturing Practices)

·       Experience performing chromatography, filtration techniques, aseptic processing, TFF (tangential flow filtration)

·       Bachelor's degree in science related field

Compensation for the Manufacturing Associate II:

·       Salary: $60,000 - $75,000 annually on hourly scale, commensurate with experience

·       Comprehensive Benefits: Medical, Dental, Vision, 401K, and 15 PTO days

This job opens for applications on 07/30/2025. Applications for this job will be accepted for at least 30 days from the posting date.

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