CareerPlan

Senior Associate Manufacturing - Bulk Drug Substance Upstream - Days

US - North Carolina - Holly SpringsFull-time$86k–$116k2026-09-08 → 2026-11-12

Core

Execute hands-on manufacturing operations for cell culture upstream processes including seed train, perfusion, and bioreactor runs in a new facility startup.

Role type

Senior Associate Manufacturing (Upstream Cell Culture)

Builds

Bulk drug substance via cell culture operations

Domain

Biotechnology / Pharmaceutical Manufacturing

Required skills

cGMP compliance, aseptic techniques, equipment operation, process monitoring, in-process sampling, CAPA implementation, cross-functional collaboration

Preferred skills

Biotech/pharma startup experience, Upstream operation knowledge, NC BioWork Certificate, Electronic Batch Records (EBR) systems

Technologies

Single Use Bioreactors, Production Bioreactors, Depth Filtration, Centrifuges, Delta V, Electronic Quality Systems

Responsibilities

Perform hands-on setup, cleaning, and monitoring of upstream equipment; Execute manufacturing readiness tasks and participate in commissioning/qualification; Initiate quality observations and support investigations; Collaborate cross-functionally on production activities; Implement process improvements and maintain compliance documentation.

Seniority

Senior, hands-on IC