Manufacturing Associate II / III, Cell Culture (Days)
Biogen
September 03, 2026
On-site
Triangle, NC
Operations
Role Summary:
- Perform processing steps and manufacturing support activities in a Drug Substance facility at RTP.
- Primary focus: Upstream Cell Culture operations in a clean environment governed by cGMP.
Responsibilities:
- Perform inoculation thaws, splits, and pools using aseptic technique with WAVE bags and ITV cans.
- Prepare bioreactors by executing automated CIP/SIP recipes using DeltaV.
- Standardize and calibrate pH and DO probes during bioreactor preparation.
- Perform inoculation of bioreactors across multiple scales.
- Support cell growth operations (media feeds and process additions).
- Conduct routine sampling and in-process testing to monitor product quality.
- Standardize and maintain lab/manufacturing equipment: Vi-Cell Blu/XR, Osmometer, pH meters, RapidPoint BGA, Conductivity meters, biosafety cabinets, small-scale centrifuges.
- Accurately document activities per cGMP and SOP requirements.
- Maintain a clean, safe, compliant manufacturing environment.
- Collaborate with Manufacturing, MSAT, Quality, and Engineering.
Qualifications & Required/Preferred Skills:
- Manufacturing Associate II: Bachelor’s (STEM preferred) and 0+ years; BioWorks Certificate/associate (STEM preferred) and 0+ years; or High School (or equivalent) and 0.5+ years. Required: GxP experience; follow SOPs; documentation/data integrity; ability to work required shift schedules. Preferred: aseptic technique and cleanroom practices. Pay range: $23.56–$30.77.
- Manufacturing Associate III: Bachelor’s (STEM preferred) and 0.5+ years; BioWorks/associate (STEM preferred) and 1+ years; or High School (or equivalent) and 1.5+ years. Required: cGMP experience; follow SOPs; documentation/data integrity; work shift schedules. Preferred: aseptic/cleanroom knowledge; exposure to DeltaV/Syncade (or similar); experience with bioreactor preparation/inoculation/monitoring; hands-on mammalian cell culture. Pay range: $25.96–$34.13.
Benefits (explicitly stated):
- Medical, dental, vision & life; fitness reimbursement; short- and long-term disability; 15+ days paid vacation + end-of-year shutdown (Dec 26–Dec 31); up to 12 paid holidays + 3 personal days; sick time; paid maternity/parental leave; 401(k) match; employee stock purchase; tuition reimbursement (up to $10,000/year); employee resource groups participation.
- Perform processing steps and manufacturing support activities in a Drug Substance facility at RTP.
- Primary focus: Upstream Cell Culture operations in a clean environment governed by cGMP.
Responsibilities:
- Perform inoculation thaws, splits, and pools using aseptic technique with WAVE bags and ITV cans.
- Prepare bioreactors by executing automated CIP/SIP recipes using DeltaV.
- Standardize and calibrate pH and DO probes during bioreactor preparation.
- Perform inoculation of bioreactors across multiple scales.
- Support cell growth operations (media feeds and process additions).
- Conduct routine sampling and in-process testing to monitor product quality.
- Standardize and maintain lab/manufacturing equipment: Vi-Cell Blu/XR, Osmometer, pH meters, RapidPoint BGA, Conductivity meters, biosafety cabinets, small-scale centrifuges.
- Accurately document activities per cGMP and SOP requirements.
- Maintain a clean, safe, compliant manufacturing environment.
- Collaborate with Manufacturing, MSAT, Quality, and Engineering.
Qualifications & Required/Preferred Skills:
- Manufacturing Associate II: Bachelor’s (STEM preferred) and 0+ years; BioWorks Certificate/associate (STEM preferred) and 0+ years; or High School (or equivalent) and 0.5+ years. Required: GxP experience; follow SOPs; documentation/data integrity; ability to work required shift schedules. Preferred: aseptic technique and cleanroom practices. Pay range: $23.56–$30.77.
- Manufacturing Associate III: Bachelor’s (STEM preferred) and 0.5+ years; BioWorks/associate (STEM preferred) and 1+ years; or High School (or equivalent) and 1.5+ years. Required: cGMP experience; follow SOPs; documentation/data integrity; work shift schedules. Preferred: aseptic/cleanroom knowledge; exposure to DeltaV/Syncade (or similar); experience with bioreactor preparation/inoculation/monitoring; hands-on mammalian cell culture. Pay range: $25.96–$34.13.
Benefits (explicitly stated):
- Medical, dental, vision & life; fitness reimbursement; short- and long-term disability; 15+ days paid vacation + end-of-year shutdown (Dec 26–Dec 31); up to 12 paid holidays + 3 personal days; sick time; paid maternity/parental leave; 401(k) match; employee stock purchase; tuition reimbursement (up to $10,000/year); employee resource groups participation.