Kelly Scientific is seeking a skilled Manufacturing Associate to support a client developing innovative therapies for cancer patients.
Title: Manufacturing Associate I
Schedule: Mon-Fri | 7am-3:30pm
Location: Stafford, TX (onsite)
Rate: $32-33/hr.
Length of Assignment: 8 months
What You’ll Do: - As a Manufacturing Associate, you will play a key role in supporting manufacturing operations:
Core Manufacturing Responsibilities - Serve as operator and/or verifier for cell growth and manipulation procedures, including cell enrichment, culture, cryopreservation, thawing, and washing
- Perform manufacturing activities in compliance with FDA Good Laboratory Practices (GLP), Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP), Good Tissue Practices (GTP), and standards including FACT, CAP, and CLIA
- Adhere to ALCOA++ and cGDocP requirements while maintaining accurate, compliant documentation and batch records
- Ensure aseptic handling of reagents and cellular products to maintain sterility and integrity through final patient infusion
- Follow strict cleanroom gowning and environmental procedures (Grade A/B/C/D environments)
- Identify and document deviations/events, notify leadership and Quality in a timely manner, and support root cause investigations and CAPAs
- Work productively in a highly collaborative, creative, and fast-paced manufacturing environment
Secondary / Operational Support Functions - Independently perform calculations for cell viability, dilutions, and concentrations
- Complete required logs, trackers, and documentation accurately
- Maintain GMP cleanliness (autoclaving, waste handling, facility organization)
- Support donor evaluation knowledge, screening/testing requirements, labeling, product acceptability, and release criteria
- Support validation and study activities (IQ/OQ/PQ)
- Provide input on change controls, work instructions (WIs), SOPs, deviations, OOS/OOE investigations, reports, and CAPAs
- Perform routine equipment maintenance and troubleshooting
- Prepare and present manufacturing summaries, as applicable
Required Experience and Education: - Associate degree (or enrollment) in Biology, Biotechnology, Biomanufacturing, or related field
- 0–2 years of relevant experience
Competencies: - Independent Working- routine tasks with limited supervision; non-standard tasks with close supervision.
- Communication- clear and efficient verbal and written communication; common courtesy; interaction mainly limited to own team (peers and supervisor)
- Problem Solving- ability to identify, deeply analyze and communicate problems; basic ability to develop suitable solutions.
- Critical Thinking- basic reflection on standard processes; identification of basic need and room for improvement within own or narrow scope.
- Initiative- high degree of initiative and intrinsic motivation to exceed basic expectations of own tasks and responsibilities.
- Organizational & Prioritization Skills- basic organization skills required to structure own daily tasks according to predefined work packages, schedule and standard lab processes; prioritization in close interaction with supervisor.
- Coachability- receive pre-defined trainings essential for area of responsibility; high responsiveness to constructive criticism and basic ability to autonomously reflect on required improvements; timely implementation of suggested improvements.
What happens nextOnce you apply, you’ll proceed to next steps if your skills and experience look like a good fit. But don’t worry—even if this position doesn’t work out, you’re still in our network. That means all of our recruiters will have access to your profile, expanding your opportunities even more.
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