Manufacturing Associate II - Media Preparation (Nights)
Biogen
About This Role
Our factories run 24/7 operations. Our manufacturing teams work 12-hour shifts (either Days or Nights) on a 2-2-3 calendar rotation.
Shift Details: This role follows a 2-2-3 calendar rotation on nights (5:45 PM - 6 AM ET)
Our Manufacturing Associates perform processing steps and manufacturing support activities in our Drug Substance facility in Research Triangle Park (RTP). These teams are the backbone of our operations – each playing a critical role in delivering our therapies to the patients who need them.
Our teams are organized by the steps in the biomanufacturing process that they operate in; including – Upstream (Cell Culture), Downstream (Purification), and Media & Solution Preparation. Manufacturing Associates perform these critical steps in a clean environment governed by Current Good Manufacturing Practices (cGMP).
Upstream / Cell Culture:
- Mammalian cell culture & harvest:
- Work in Shake flasks, WAVE bags, centrifuges, stainless steel bioreactors up to 15,000L
- Performing thaws and splits utilizing Aseptic technique
Downstream / Purification:
- Column Chromatography
- Viral Filtration
- Ultra-Filtration
- Bulk Dispensing of the drug substance
What You’ll Do
Execute daily manufacturing activities by operating production equipment, performing process steps, and completing validation or qualification protocols in accordance with cGMP and Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs).
Document all manufacturing work accurately, including cGMP data, deviations, equipment usage, and processing details. Create, revise, and maintain batch records, SLRs, equipment logbooks, and other key documentation.
Support in-process sampling and analysis, including routine measurements such as pH, conductivity, protein concentration, osmolality, and cell counts.
Maintain a clean, safe, and audit-ready workspace by following safety guidelines, good housekeeping practices, and compliance expectations.
Collaborate as a reliable team member, showing up with focus, accountability, and a willingness to support teammates and shared goals.
Participate in training and development, building your own capabilities while helping strengthen the skills and readiness of the team.
Who You Are
You’re driven by a mission to save lives and bring a deep sense of purpose to the work you do. Biomanufacturing is complex, and you thrive in fast-paced environments where learning agility, problem-solving, and adaptability are essential.
Required Skills
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The following combination of academic and/or relevant experience may be considered:
Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university
A BiWorks Certificate, associate’s degree, or High School Diploma (or equivalent) and at minimum of 6 months of directly relevant experience
Experience in cGMP manufacturing, biotech, or pharmaceutical operations.
Ability to follow detailed procedures and uphold safety and compliance standards.
Familiarity with operating production equipment and maintaining manufacturing documentation.
Preferred Skills
Bachelor’s degree in Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics (STEM) from an accredited college or university.
Strong communication skills and a team-oriented mindset.
Additional Information
Base salary offered is determined through an analytical approach utilizing a combination of factors including, but not limited to, relevant skills & experience, job location, and internal equity.
Regular employees are eligible to receive both short term and long-term incentives, including cash bonus and equity incentive opportunities, designed to reward recent achievements and recognize your future potential based on individual, business unit and company performance.
In addition to compensation, Biogen offers a full and highly competitive range of benefits designed to support our employees’ and their families physical, financial, emotional, and social well-being; including, but not limited to:
- Medical, Dental, Vision, & Life insurances
- Fitness & Wellness programs including a fitness reimbursement
- Short- and Long-Term Disability insurance
- A minimum of 15 days of paid vacation and an additional end-of-year shutdown time off (Dec 26-Dec 31)
- Up to 12 company paid holidays + 3 paid days off for Personal Significance
- 80 hours of sick time per calendar year
- Paid Maternity and Parental Leave benefit
- 401(k) program participation with company matched contributions
- Employee stock purchase plan
- Tuition reimbursement of up to $10,000 per calendar year
- Employee Resource Groups participation
Why Biogen?
We are a global team with a commitment to excellence, and a pioneering spirit. As a mid-sized biotechnology company, we provide the stability and resources of a well-established business while fostering an environment where individual contributions make a significant impact. Our team encompasses some of the most talented and passionate achievers who have unparalleled opportunities for learning, growth, and expanding their skills. Above all, we work together to deliver life-changing medicines, with every role playing a vital part in our mission. Caring Deeply. Achieving Excellence. Changing Lives.
At Biogen, we are committed to building on our culture of inclusion and belonging that reflects the communities where we operate and the patients we serve. We know that diverse backgrounds, cultures, and perspectives make us a stronger and more innovative company, and we are focused on building teams where every employee feels empowered and inspired. Read on to learn more about our DE&I efforts.
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, marital status, race, color, national origin, ancestry, ethnicity, religion, age, veteran status, disability, genetic information or any other basis protected by federal, state or local law. Biogen is an E-Verify Employer in the United States.