Operations Associate

Operations Associate (2nd Shift) – Technical Operations (Raritan, NJ)

Role Overview
- Perform manufacturing procedures and scheduled tasks in a cGMP environment; maintain quality and compliance with company policies, procedures, and regulations.

Key Responsibilities
- Support manufacturing of autologous CAR-T products in a cGMP cleanroom.
- Independently execute manufacturing/manufacturing-support processes per SOPs and curriculum.
- Perform cell culturing, purification, aseptic processing, and cryopreservation activities.
- Execute unit operations, record production data per GDP, and complete tasks on time.
- Work in a cross-functional, shift-based team; support process development/documentation.
- Handle human-derived materials in containment; adjust schedule to meet production.
- Maintain clean/safe environment, follow PPE/gowning, ensure materials availability.
- Support investigations and audit preparation.

Requirements
- HS Diploma + 3–5 years biotech/pharma experience OR Associate in Life Sciences/Manufacturing + 2–3 years OR Bachelor in Life Sciences + 0–2 years.
- Ability to interpret and follow written/oral/diagram/schedule instructions; solve practical problems.
- Knowledge of manufacturing/manufacturing-support/lab equipment; Process Excellence Tools.
- Solid knowledge of routine/non-routine testing and sampling methods.
- Mobile; communicate frequently; stand/walk/climb/bend/stoop/reach; lift 25 lbs; perform gowning.

Benefits and Pay (as stated)
- Medical/dental/vision; 401(k) match (fully vests day one); 8 weeks paid parental leave after 3 months; PTO incl. 11 company holidays.
- Pay range (base): $59,168–$77,658 USD.