Manufacturing Associate III

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Astellas Institute for Regenerative Medicine (AIRM) is a wholly owned subsidiary of Astellas Pharma Inc and focused on the development and commercialization of stem cell and regenerative medicine therapies. Astellas is an R&D-driven global pharmaceutical company whose philosophy is to contribute to the improvement of people's heath around the world through the provision of innovative and reliable pharmaceutical products.

AIRM has a world-class R&D team, and is pursuing a diverse range of disease indications, ranging from macular degeneration (currently in clinical trials) and other ocular indications to vascular and autoimmune disease. AIRM's intellectual property portfolio includes pluripotent stem cell platforms -- both embryonic and induced pluripotent stem cells as well as other cell-based therapy research programs. AIRM is headquartered in Massachusetts.

Astellas is announcing an Manufacturing Associate III, Upstream Manufacturing opportunity at their Astellas Institute for Regenerative Medicine (AIRM) site in Westborough, MA.

Purpose:

The Associate III will be a key contributor to manufacturing readiness and future operational output of the manufacturing facility. The role will initially support ongoing commissioning and validation activities as the site works towards GMP production readiness and will provide overall manufacturing operations support that includes yet is not limited to; equipment testing, SOP/batch record generation, validation protocol execution support, as well as cross site tech transfer collaboration. Once commissioning and validation is complete, the role will be responsible for executing a combination of engineering and GMP clinical batches with supporting staff. This role, as part of the Manufacturing division, will be an integral contributor tasked with building a diverse and technically strong team for future successful GMP operations.

Essential Job Responsibilities:

• Perform all manufacturing operations under cGMP/ISO requirements while displaying a proficient understanding of upstream process theory (e.g., cell culture confluence, cell concentration, cell viability, cell morphology, metabolic activity, growth kinetics), equipment operation, and aseptic processing.


• Assist with the installation, commissioning, and validation of equipment within single use facility.


• Adhere to manufacturing GMP documentation guidance (e.g., standard operating procedures) with a proven ability to identify clarifications / updates as well as assist with document updates / generation when required.


• Perform legible, clear, and concise data entry into batch records, logbooks, and all other ancillary controlled forms used in a cGMP process and maintain a high level of quality and compliance with regards to all aspects of manufacturing in both personal actions as well as through the training of other manufacturing associates.


• Ability to identify and escalate process non-conformances based on process guidance documents, specified operating limits, and performance metrics tracking.


• Able to contribute cross departmentally through upstream operation support assignments that fall outside of downstream responsibilities.


• Often assigned in a support role to internal and cross-functional project teams.


• Lead the completion of routine non-process operations including, but not limited to, preventative maintenance work order execution and safety walkthrough audits.


• Available to participate in flexible shifts (Day, Swing, Weekends, Holidays) as directed by the facility start up and future production schedules.

Quantitative Dimensions:

The Associate III will contribute to manufacturing readiness and operational output. The role is responsible for executing a combination of engineering and GMP Clinical batches, along with building a diverse and technically strong team.

Organizational Context:

The Manufacturing Associate III, Upstream Manufacturing, will typically report to the Supervisor or Sr Supervisor, Manufacturing. This role is expected to Model our Core Values and to demonstrate work performance as someone who exemplifies the culture we want to create; operates with transparency; is trusted; and supports the overall mission and vision of Astellas Gene and Cell Therapies and the Astellas organization.