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Senior Associate, Manufacturing

North Chicago, IL, usFull-time2026-10-29 → 2026-11-11
Based in United States

Core

Support Production Leadership in continuous improvement, operational planning, and technical writing to drive safe, compliant, and efficient manufacturing operations for biological drugs.

Role type

Senior Associate, Manufacturing Operations

Builds

Production instructions, operational schedules, and technical documentation for scheduled campaigns

Domain

Biopharmaceutical manufacturing (cell culture, purification, GMP)

Required skills

Operational planning, technical writing, changeover management, problem analysis, data trend evaluation, GMP compliance, regulatory filings, equipment validation, team coordination, technical training

Preferred skills

Media and buffer preparation, cell culture expertise, purification knowledge, scheduling proficiency, safety systems knowledge

Technologies

GMP systems, validation tools, scheduling software

Responsibilities

Support Production Leadership in continuous improvement and operational planning; Transfer methods into Production instructions; Schedule work tasks to support project timelines; Draft and manage broad scope technical documents; Direct changeover activities; Track ongoing problems and develop solutions; Evaluate data for trends impacting systems; Provide technical direction and training to less senior personnel; Coordinate daily operational activities across a unit

Seniority

Senior, hands-on IC with mentorship responsibilities