Manufacturing Associate, Liso-cel CAR-T, Manufacturing Operations
Listed on 2026-01-27
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Manufacturing / Production
Manufacturing Production, Operations Engineer, Manufacturing Engineer
Position Title
Manufacturing Associate, Liso-cel CAR-T, Manufacturing Operations
DepartmentValue Stream CAR-T Manufacturing Operations
LocationSummit West, NJ (US) - S12
Position SummaryJoin our team manufacturing human blood-derived components for CAR-T therapies in a controlled, cGMP cleanroom environment. You ll work under the supervision of Manufacturing Management, strictly adhering to regulatory requirements and Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs). Job duties are performed within a team and according to an assigned production shift schedule. Production deviations must be communicated and you will assist with quality investigations as needed.
ShiftStructure
- Day Shifts (Quad 1 or Quad
3): 5:00 AM – 5:30 PM, Sunday-Wednesday or Wednesday-Saturday - Night Shifts (Quad 2 or Quad
4): 5:00 PM – 5:30 AM, Sunday-Wednesday or Wednesday-Saturday - Start and end times may change based on business needs.
- Set up and operate equipment supporting production of blood component lots through cell culture, harvest, and cryopreservation
- Apply aseptic technique for tube welding, connections, and transfers; aseptic qualification required
- Weigh and measure in-process materials to ensure proper quantities
- Adhere to production schedule for on-time, internal logistics
- Record production data and information clearly, concisely, and according to GDPs
- Support deviation investigations and related write-ups; ensure timely closure of assigned CAPAs
- Perform all tasks in accordance with site safety policies, quality systems, and GMP requirements
- Collaborate in a team-based, cross-functional environment to complete production tasks for the assigned shift
- Maintain on-time completion of training assignments to sustain necessary technical skills and process knowledge
- May become a Subject Matter Expert (SME) and qualified trainer within designated manufacturing functions
- Perform additional duties as assigned, including continuous improvement projects, inspection readiness, and right-first-time initiatives
Reports to the Manufacturing Manager. Supervision managed by Shift Supervisor or designated Team Lead.
Qualifications - Knowledge, Skills & Abilities- Basic understanding of cell culture, cryopreservation, purification, and aseptic processing or lab technique
- Knowledge of cGMP/FDA-regulated industry
- Basic mathematical skills; general understanding of cGMPs
- Technical writing capability
- Proficiency in MS Office applications
- Background in biology, chemistry, medical, or clinical practices
- Prior experience in manufacturing and/or scientific/engineering education preferred
- Bachelor's degree
- Associate/Medical Technical degree and 3 years of manufacturing operations experience
- High School diploma/GED and 2 years of manufacturing or operations experience
- Intermittent walking and sitting; ability to sit or stand for extended periods may be required
- Comfortable working with contained human blood components
- Physical dexterity to use computers and documentation
- Sufficient vision and hearing to work in environment
- Ability to lift up to 25 pounds
- Work in laboratories and controlled, enclosed, restricted areas
- Cleanroom garments and PPE required in designated areas
- No makeup, gum, nail polish, or other microbial sources allowed in restricted areas
- Flexibility to don cleanroom garments and PPE
- Cleanroom is an enclosed, restricted space with assigned pressure and temperature conditions
- Exposure to reagents, chemicals, sanitization agents, and routine exposure to human blood components
- Potential exposure to strong magnets
- Designated areas may prohibit food and outside materials (e.g., cell phones, tablets)
- The primary duties and responsibilities described are essential functions for this role, though other incidental or secondary duties may be assigned.
- Employees must perform any other job-related duties as requested by management.
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Compensation OverviewSummit West - NJ - US $27.83 - $33.72 per…
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