3D Bioprocessing Associate II

Position Overview:

The Bioprocessing Associate 2 participates in the hands-on production of Humacyte’s regenerative vessels.

Major Accountabilities:

Performs basic/moderate scope processes and serves as a hands-on resource in Manufacturing Humacyte’s regenerative vessels by:

• Performs daily activities required of vessel production
• Partners with other Bioprocessing Team Members during launches
• Recognizes and solves typical problems that occur in own work area without supervisory approval
• Supports projects of moderate scope (e.g. operational excellence, safety)
• Supports the collection and tracking of area metrics and process control data
• Performs cleaning and preparation of production equipment, and cleaning/disinfecting of production rooms
• Supports the assembly, set-up, and disassembly of production equipment
• Ensures process steps are executed according to defined SOPs and BPRs
• Ensures proper documentation of activities in accordance with cGMPs
• Adheres to the proper handling of chemically hazardous goods
• Interfaces with process automation and electronic business systems
• Supports the revisions of SOPs and BPRs
• Supports qualifications and validation activities, as assigned
• In collaboration with Bioprocessing leadership, recognizes, troubleshoots, and initiates deviations for process issues of moderate scope
• Supports team effort in the effective and timely completion of root cause investigations and CAPA implementation
• Trains other team members on minor tasks and equipment
• Other duties, as assigned

Specific Skills:

• Works within clearly defined standard operating procedures (SOPs) and/or scientific methods
• Uses analytical skills and application of scientific methods or operational processes to perform a variety of activities
• Attempts to solve problems before seeking support of management
• Has ability to differentiate between important and less important tasks within own work and act accordingly

Education and/or Experience:

• High School Diploma or GED, required. Associate or Bachelor’s degree, preferred.
• 2+ years of previous experience in pharmaceutical, biotechnology, and/or sterile production environments, required
• Basic knowledge of cGMP requirements, required
• Experience executing SOPs and documenting work, required
• Basic mechanical aptitude or knowledge of electrical / mechanical equipment, preferred
• Previous cell culture experience, highly preferred
• Will spend time in a clean room environment for manufacturing operations and will be required to meet applicable gowning and personal protective equipment guidelines
• Will be required to regularly to sit; stand for prolonged periods of time. Also may occasionally be required to pull, lift and/or move up to 20 pounds
• Position may require working holidays, weekends and over-time

Highlighted Perks & Benefits:

• Stock Options
• 401k Plan with 4% Match and no Vesting Schedule
• Medical, Vision and Dental Plans
• Company Paid Long Term/Short Term Disability
• Company Paid Life Insurance
• 23 Days Paid Time Off (PTO)
• 10 Company Designated Holidays + 2 Floating Holidays
• Paid Parental Leave Policies

**Please note, Humacyte does not provide sponsorship at this time and does not accept unsolicited resumes from recruiters.**