Senior Manufacturing Associate

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At Alamar, we are passionate about enabling our customers to make scientific discoveries that translate into clinical outcomes and benefit patients. Our team is growing quickly as we develop innovative approaches to measure critical protein biomarkers from liquid samples that can enable the earliest possible detection of disease. We believe the next frontier in biology is enabled by measuring proteins at higher sensitivity in highly multiplexed assays at the push of a button, which is something only Alamar can do. As we build our team, we seek collaborative, driven, intellectually curious people committed to solving complex challenges. Our culture rewards accountability and cross functional teamwork because we believe this enables the kind of breakthrough thinking that will accelerate our mission. We are seeking a highly disciplined and results-driven candidate to join our Operations team as Senior Manufacturing Associate in a second shift. Senior Manufacturing Associate handles various Manufacturing assignments ranging from routine to complex, requiring sound judgment to solve issues, identify areas for enhancement, and suggest improvements. Capable of working independently by following standard operating procedures (SOPs) with moderate training and may establish methods and approaches for new tasks and offer support or direction to other junior team members. Act as Subject Matter Expert with a strong understanding of standard principles, techniques, and practices in Manufacturing and can leverage their technical expertise to support troubleshooting and continuous process optimization. Capable of prioritizing tasks independently and apply their experience to effectively plan and achieve objectives. Experience working under ISO 13485 and/or current Good Manufacturing Practice (cGMP) in a biotechnology or pharmaceutical industry is highly preferred. Work Schedule: 10 am to 6:30 pm Thursday, Friday, Saturday, Sunday, and Monday. Second Shift Expectations: • Minimal supervision is provided over the weekend; candidates must demonstrate extensive experience working independently and making sound decisions in a manufacturing environment. • Ability to troubleshoot and resolve complex technical issues autonomously, escalating only when necessary. • Provide guidance to junior staff as needed. • Strong organizational skills and self-motivation are essential to maintain productivity and quality standards during off-hours. • Effective communication skills to provide regular updates and document activities for review by weekday supervisors. • Commitment to safety, quality, and continuous improvement, even when working independently. Responsibilities: • Perform processing and conjugation of antibodies and lyophilization of critical components for downstream manufacturing. • Formulate standard to complex biochemical and chemical reagents in accordance with manufacturing records, Standard Operating Procedures, and Quality System regulations. • Assist in other manufacturing activities deemed high priority such as filling and packaging, label printing, and special builds, etc. • Perform batch records review and sign off to ensure completeness and compliance to Quality System standards. • Support production scheduling and assignment of job duties to team members. • Provide training, mentoring, and coaching to team members with similar or less experience • Address and investigate production issues and report any compliance related concerns to supervisor and/or management as soon as possible. • Ensure equipment and instruments are current with calibration and preventive maintenance, and general maintenance. • Participate in verification and validation to transfer new products/processes from R&D into Manufacturing, including executi

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