Aimed at mid-level to senior technical professionals with hands-on lab experience who can lead and mentor others in a biopharma-focused CDMO environment in San Diego.
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Who we are:
Maravai LifeSciences translates extraordinary science into everyday miracles, helping biotech, biopharma, and life sciences companies everywhere deliver novel vaccines, therapeutics, and diagnostics. We are global leaders in providing products and services within the fields of nucleic acid production and biologics safety testing to many of the world's leading biopharma, vaccine, diagnostics, and cell and gene therapy companies.
At Maravai, we believe that diverse perspectives are the foundation of innovation. Through an inclusive and equitableculture where every team member is inspired to bring their best selves to work, we cultivate an environment in which we can lead together, providing differentiated value to our customers, and enabling the miracles of science. For over 35 years, Maravai’s portfolio companies have served as a catalyst for innovative, lifesaving technology for humanity. Pioneering nucleotide research since its inception, we are now leading the way in the rapidly expanding mRNA market.
Your next role as a Miracle Maker
Maravai LifeSciences is seeking a #MiracleMaker to join our customer development team as a Process Development & Manufacturing Specialist II. As a Process Development & Manufacturing Specialist II, you will produce research and clinical grade components and products by setting up, cleaning, operating, and maintaining equipment; performing wet chemistry reactions; utilizing pilot grade purification systems, authoring and implementing SOPs, and documenting actions in batch records. Must document all actions using Good Documentation Practices. This role is the subject matter expert and provides leadership/mentoring/training in the laboratory.
How you will make an impact:
Produces research and clinical grade components and products
Prepares for production by reviewing production schedule; studying and clarifying specifications; calculating requirements; assembling materials and supplies
Maintains safe and clean work environment by following standard operating procedures
Writes and executes batch records, author and review SOPs, and maintain quality documents associated with manufacturing
Keeps equipment operating by following operating instructions; troubleshooting breakdowns; calling all repairs
Documents production by accurately completing forms, reports, logs, and records of equipment and batches following good documentation practices
Trains and mentors new team members
Onboards and authors procedures for new equipment
May collect, records and analyze data
Interprets key process bottlenecks and implements process improvements to minimize bottleneck
Performs characterization assays centered around developmental improvements
Transfers developmental improvements to manufacturing team through training/technical transfer
Perform other functions and duties as required
The skills and experience that you will bring:
High school diploma or GED required, Associate or Bachelor’s degree preferred (Science)
5+ years of industry experience
Hands on laboratory experience in areas such as HPLC purification and/or small molecule synthesis, cGMP clean room, oligonucleotide synthesis, mRNA
Experience with drafting, editing, implementing and executing Standard Operating Procedures
Strong written and verbal skills
Self-motivated and able to organize and prioritize multiple tasks
Ability to mentor other team members on processes they have become proficient at executing
The anticipated salary range for this position is $80,000 - $85,000. In addition, highly competitive long-term incentives in the form of company equity, bonus participation and company sponsored benefits are provided as part of the total compensation package. The salary offer will depend on multiple factors which may include the successful candidate's skills, experience and other qualifications, as well as the location of the role.
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The benefits of being a #MiracleMaker:
You have the potential to change, improve, and save lives around the world.
You have the opportunity to be a part owner in Maravai through RSU grants and optional employee stock purchase plans.
We offer comprehensive medical plans and HSA/FSA options.
Fertility & family planning assistance.
A variety of additional optional benefits and insurance options, including pet insurance.
Retirement contributions.
Holidays & Paid Time Off.
Benefits may vary by region and employment type and do not apply to temporary employees or contractors. See a comprehensive list of benefits at our Benefits & growth site at https://www.maravai.com/careers/benefits-and-growth/
To view more opportunities to become a #MiracleMaker, visit our career site at https://www.maravai.com/careers/
Maravai LifeSciences is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex including sexual orientation, and gender identity, national origin, disability, protected Veteran Status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.
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