Aseptic Manufacturing Technician I - Day Shift B [Contract to Hire]

The role

The Aseptic Manufacturing Technician I supports autologous cell therapy manufacturing. This role involves suite preparation, material transfer, environmental monitoring, and final product inspection and cryopreservation.

What you will do

• Execute GMP cell therapy manufacturing processes
• Maintain training documentation
• Comply with quality standards and GMP/SOPs
• Provide operational support including materials stocking and kit preparation
• Perform room readiness and equipment cleaning
• Manage material transfer and tumor receipt
• Perform final product visual inspection and cryopreservation
• Perform biosafety cabinet runner duties
• Perform in-suite environmental monitoring
• Pass and maintain gowning qualification

Required qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience
• Must be able to read, write and understand English
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel, Word, Outlook and Teams
• Ability to perform arithmetic calculations including fractions, decimals, percentages, and basic algebraic and geometric calculations
• Must not be color blind
• Must have 20/20 near vision in both eyes (can be corrected)
• Must be able to wear appropriate cleanroom attire and PPE
• Must meet requirements for and be able to wear a half-faced respirator
• Able to stand and/or walk 90% of the workday
• Able to crouch, bend, twist, reach, and perform repetitive motions
• Must be able to lift and carry objects weighing 50 pounds

Nice to have

• 0-1 year of experience in biopharmaceutical-based GMP manufacturing operations
• Experience with aseptic technique and aseptic liquid transfers
• Experience with use of welders and sealers
• Experience with BSC aseptic operations and associated downstream processing
• Background in cell culture, aseptic gowning and qualifications
• ISO class 5 (Grade A) cleanroom operations

Before you apply

• Must pass a Vision Exam for the Visual Inspection Program

About the company

Iovance Biotherapeutics, Inc. is a global leader in innovating, developing, and delivering tumor infiltrating lymphocyte (TIL) cell therapies. The company operates as an end-to-end cell therapy company with centralized U.S.-based manufacturing.