UTS- Temporary GMP Manufacturing Technician at UNC Chapel Hill

Essential Job Duties

The Advanced Cellular Therapeutics (ACT) Facility is a Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP) facility focused on expansion and manipulation of human cells for clinical phase 1 applications, specifically including CAR T cell applications. The ACT Facility also manufactures Master Cell Banks (MCBs) used in the production of clinical grade gamma retrovirus vectors for use in CAR T clinical trials.

Other duties as needed.

• Relevant bachelor’s degree (or foreign degree equivalent) and 3 or more years of relevant experience.

• Perform cell culture activities within an ISO 7 clean room environment in compliance with GMP.
• Work aseptically in a Biological Safety Cabinet (BSC) to ensure product integrity and prevent contamination.
• Execute cell counting, assess cell viability, and perform related in-process testing to support the manufacturing of patient-specific cellular therapy products.
• Follow established SOPs and batch records accurately, documenting all activities in accordance with GMP requirements.
• Make routine manufacturing decisions within defined procedures to support timely and compliant production of patient products.
• Demonstrate sound judgment by recognizing when to seek guidance, elevate issues, or request support from manufacturing leadership or quality personnel when questions or deviations arise.
• Collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams to ensure safe, consistent, and high-quality manufacturing operations.

• Assist with maintaining appropriate inventory levels of materials and supplies within clean rooms and controlled release spaces, ensuring proper storage, labeling, and documentation in accordance with GMP requirements.
• Support a variety of manufacturing-related tasks as needed to meet operational demands, including preparation, cleanup, and coordination of materials and equipment.
• Lead or support validation projects for manufacturing systems, equipment, and processes, including documentation, execution, and data review activities.
• Participate in continuous improvement initiatives to enhance manufacturing efficiency, compliance, and product quality.
• Collaborate with manufacturing, quality, and facilities teams to ensure validated systems remain in a state of control.

Monday–Friday, 8:00 AM–5:00 PM.

Anticipated hiring range: $31.25/hourly.

Chapel Hill, NC.

• Health Insurance for Temporary Employees
• LEAD courses to enhance your career.
• Attend non-revenue generating sporting events for free.

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