Manufacturing Associate, Fermentation

Company: Frederick National Laboratory for Cancer Research
Location: Frederick
Posted on: February 12, 2020

Job Description:

PROGRAM DESCRIPTION The Vaccine Clinical Materials Program (VCMP), part of Leidos Biomedical Research at the Frederick National Lab, supports the National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases (NIAID) Vaccine Research Center (VRC). Its' mission is to advance preclinical and clinical research, product development, and manufacture of novel clinical-stage vaccines and other bio-therapeutics to address infectious diseases of global significance (HIV-AIDS, Influenza, Ebola, Zika, Malaria and Tuberculosis). The VCMP is responsible for the operation of a Frederick MD -based pilot plant facility engaged in GMP manufacture, testing, release and supply of Phase I /II clinical products for investigational use in the US and worldwide. KEY ROLES/RESPONSIBILITIES Complete assigned tasks supporting manufacturing laboratory functions Maintain bacterial and mammalian cell cultures Perform microscopic technique/cell counting Operate advanced buffer/media skid, SU and fixed large scale, chromatographic skid equipment, GMP autoclaves and associated equipment, basic lab equipment operation Follow Standard Operating Procedures Complete Batch Production Records under current Good Manufacturing Practices Documents in detail, through the use of batch production records or laboratory notebooks, the processes and manufacturing steps taken during the procedures BASIC QUALIFICATIONS Possession of a bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university according to the Council for Higher Education Accreditation (CHEA) in biology or a relevant field four (4) years relevant scientific experience may be substituted for the required education. Foreign degrees must be evaluated for U.S. equivalency No experience is needed with a bachelor's degree Ability to lift up to 35 pounds Ability to be gowning certified This position may require work on 2nd or 3rd shift and weekends as needed PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS Cell culture Clarification process centrifugation Various purification technologies of a variety of biomolecules Cleanroom and BL2 experience Ability to interface with Quality Control, Quality Assurance, Materials Management JOB HAZARDS Candidate will be working with or have the potential for exposure to infectious material(s) or Other Potentially Infectious Materials (OPIM), requiring medical clearance and immunization in accordance with protocol requirements Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE) | Minority/Female/Disabled/Veteran (M/F/D/V) | Drug Free Workplace (DFW)

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