Job Description
Job Description
R&D Partners is seeking to hire a Upstream Pilot Plant Associate in San Diego, CA.
Your main responsibilities as a Upstream Pilot Plant Associate:
· Execute upstream processes, including cell culture expansion, bioreactor operations (bench, pilot, and production scales), and media/buffer preparation.
· Operate and maintain upstream bioprocessing equipment such as wave/rocking platforms, stirred-tank bioreactors, incubators, and automated control systems.
· Prepare, sterilize, and manage cell culture consumables while ensuring aseptic technique in all operations.
· Maintain strict adherence to current Good Manufacturing Practices (cGMP) and Good Documentation Practices (GDP).
· Prepare, review, and maintain batch records, SOPs, logbooks, raw material specifications, technology transfer documents, and campaign summary reports.
What we are looking for in a Upstream Pilot Plant Associate:
· B.S. degree in Biology, Biochemistry, Chemical Engineering, or related discipline with 4–6 years of experience in upstream process development or manufacturing support in bioprocessing.
· Hands-on experience with mammalian or microbial cell culture, seed train expansion, bioreactor operations (bench, pilot, or production scale), and media/buffer preparation.
· Knowledge and application of current Good Manufacturing Practices (cGMP) and Good Documentation Practices (GDP).
· Proven ability to collaborate effectively within cross-functional teams in a manufacturing or development environment.
· Experience supporting manufacturing investigations, root cause analysis, and deviation resolution in biologics production.
Why Choose R&D Partners?
As an employee, you have access to a comprehensive benefits package including:
- Medical insurance – PPO, HMO &
- Dental & Vision insurance
- 401k plan
- Employee Assistance Program
- Long-term disability
- Weekly payroll
- Expense reimbursement
- Online timecard approval
Pay Scale:
$140,807 – $176,012 Dependent on Experience)
R&D Partners is a global functional service provider and strategic staffing resource specializing in scientific, clinical research & engineering. We provide job opportunities within major pharmaceutical, biopharmaceutical, biotechnology, and medical device companies.
R&D Partners is an equal-opportunity employer.
Company DescriptionR&D Partners is a national staffing firm focused in the areas of: Scientific, Clinical Research and Engineering. Our team offers well over 200 years of combined staffing experience providing consulting, direct hire & outsourcing solutions with our west coast offices in San Francisco, Redwood City and San Diego, CA and our east coast offices located in Harrisburg, PA and Tampa, FL.
The cornerstone of our success: a knowledgeable and experienced recruiting team.
Our life sciences recruiters, clinical research recruiters and engineering recruiters are uniquely specialized. After a detailed assessment of our clients’ needs, we can then identify appropriate candidates utilizing our established network of professionals. R&D Partners takes a proactive approach to recruiting, establishing relationships with experienced passive candidates so when the time is right, we can combine our candidates’ talents with our clients’ opportunities.
Company Description
R&D Partners is a national staffing firm focused in the areas of: Scientific, Clinical Research and Engineering. Our team offers well over 200 years of combined staffing experience providing consulting, direct hire & outsourcing solutions with our west coast offices in San Francisco, Redwood City and San Diego, CA and our east coast offices located in Harrisburg, PA and Tampa, FL.\r\n\r\nThe cornerstone of our success: a knowledgeable and experienced recruiting team.\r\n\r\nOur life sciences recruiters, clinical research recruiters and engineering recruiters are uniquely specialized. After a detailed assessment of our clients’ needs, we can then identify appropriate candidates utilizing our established network of professionals. R&D Partners takes a proactive approach to recruiting, establishing relationships with experienced passive candidates so when the time is right, we can combine our candidates’ talents with our clients’ opportunities.