About the position
Regeneron Pharmaceuticals, Inc. is seeking an Associate Biotech Production Specialist to join our team in Rensselaer, New York. This entry-level position is designed for individuals who are passionate about biotechnology and eager to contribute to the production of life-changing biopharmaceuticals. As an Associate Biotech Production Specialist, you will be at the forefront of our manufacturing operations, playing a crucial role in producing therapeutic proteins and supporting clinical studies. Your responsibilities will encompass a variety of tasks essential for both clinical and commercial manufacturing programs, ensuring that we meet the highest standards of quality and efficiency. In this role, you will engage in all aspects of biotech production activities related to cell culture. This includes reviewing, editing, and completing batch records, logbooks, and standard operating procedures (SOPs) in accordance with current Good Manufacturing Practices (cGMP). You will also perform maintenance on manufacturing equipment, participate in equipment start-up and validation activities, and work to optimize and report on manufacturing process parameters during routine campaigns. Additionally, you will assist in training new employees and perform in-process sampling, as well as quality control chemistry and microbiology tasks. Regeneron is committed to fostering a supportive work environment that prioritizes employee well-being. We offer competitive compensation, including base pay, shift differentials, equity awards, and annual performance bonuses. Our comprehensive health coverage, tuition reimbursement, and student loan assistance programs reflect our dedication to our employees' personal and professional growth. We also provide a range of emotional well-being support services, including onsite behavioral health counselors and wellness programs, to ensure our employees feel valued and supported in their roles.
Responsibilities
- Perform all tasks necessary for the manufacturing operations of both clinical and commercial manufacturing programs.
- Engage in all aspects of biotech production activities related to cell culture.
- Review, edit, complete, and revise batch records, logbooks, and SOPs in accordance with cGMP standards.
- Perform manufacturing level maintenance on equipment.
- Participate in equipment start-up, commissioning, and validation activities.
- Optimize, trend, and report manufacturing process operational parameters during routine manufacturing campaigns.
- Create process evaluation reports, process transfer documentation, and process characterization presentations.
- Assist with training of new employees.
- Perform in-process sampling, Quality Control Chemistry, and Quality Control Microbiology.
- Keep process area stocked with essential equipment and components.
Requirements
- Associate Degree in Life Sciences or related field, or equivalent combination of education and experience.
- Ability and willingness to work a 2nd or 3rd shift with weekends.
Nice-to-haves
- BS/BA in Life Sciences or related field.
- Experience in a biotech or pharmaceutical manufacturing environment.
Benefits
- Competitive base pay with shift differentials and weekend pay.
- Equity awards and eligibility for annual performance bonuses.
- Comprehensive health coverage.
- Tuition reimbursement and assistance with student loans.
- Relocation assistance for eligible new hires.
- Onsite gym and rock-climbing wall.
- Daycare and physical well-being programs.
- Generous paid time off and holidays.
- Onsite behavioral health counselors and emotional well-being webinars.
