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Dendreon Pharmaceuticals lists this Job Manufacturing Associate - Cell Therapy opportunity in union city, Georgia. Review the employer’s description below for duties, qualifications and application requirements.
Job description
Dendreon Manufacturing OperationsAt Dendreon, we're revolutionizing cancer care through personalized immunotherapy. Our pioneering treatment, PROVENGE® (sipuleucel-T), was the first FDA-approved immunotherapy for advanced prostate cancer. By activating a patient's own immune system, we empower the body to fight back—offering real hope to those who need it most.With cutting-edge manufacturing facilities in Union City, GA, and Seal Beach, CA, a robust R&D presence in Seattle, WA, and a national commercial team, Dendreon is at the forefront of innovation in the life sciences industry.Core Values:Put Patients First. Every day is a new opportunity to improve the lives of patients living with cancer.Act with Integrity. Be honest, transparent, and committed to doing what's right in every situation.Build Trust. Building trust takes time. Engage teammates, be candid and transparent. Over communicate and seek feedback.Raise the Bar. Harness continuous improvement, foster innovation and elevate our people.Drive Results. Be accountable and execute – we win together when everyone performs.Your Role(On-Site in Union City, GA)Manufacturing Operations Associate (aka Cell Therapy Specialists) in our Commercial Manufacturing division are the heart and soul of our organization as they are responsible for the manufacturing of Provenge (Sipuleucel-T) product in a clean-room environment. Provenge is manufactured using the patients' blood, personalizing the treatment.Please Note: This position has daily manufacturing responsibilities that are in a ISO controlled cleanroom environment (non-laboratory setting) that will require frequent gowning of personnel protective equipment.ResponsibilitiesWorks with other Cell Therapy Specialists utilizing current good manufacturing practices (cGMPs) to aseptically manufacture commercial products using Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs).Ensures right-the-first-time performance of all process steps specific to the phase or stage of operation. Escalates processing and equipment issues as needed.Weighs, measures and checks raw materials to ensure batches manufactured contain proper ingredients and quantities.Rigorously adheres to SOPs and cGMP regulations to accurately complete paper and electronic records associated with commercial manufacturing.Reviews in-process cGMP documentation for completeness and accuracy.Unpacks and checks materials received against specifications, maintains records of materials used and rejects unsatisfactory items when necessary.Prepares products for final shipment and maintains records of products shipped.Examines, stocks, and distributes GMP and non-GMP materials to inventory and manufacturing lines.Helps drive the safety-first cultureApplies job skills and company policies and procedures to complete a narrow range of tasks.Works on assignments that are simple in nature, escalates issues when required, and making routine recommendations.Normally receives general instructions on routine work, detailed instructions on non-routine and new assignments.Ability to be flexible and support all functions by readily responding to changing circumstances (i.e. shift changes) and business needs.Other duties as assignedQualificationsEducation RequirementsHigh School DiplomaAssociates/Technical/BA/BS degree in Science preferredJob RequirementsNo prior industry experience requiredExperience in medical device, pharma or biotech preferredMust be able to read and understand quality documentsMust be able to read, write and communicate fluently in EnglishWorking Conditions and Physical RequirementsAbility to sit or stand for extended periods of timeIntermittent walking to gain access to work areasFinger dexterity sufficient to use a computer and to complete paperwork activitiesVision sufficient to use a computer, to read written materials and to complete paperwork activitiesHearing sufficient to communicate with individuals by telephone and in personAbility to lift up to 50 pounds. Limited exposure to (2ºC - 8ºC); (-20ºC); (-75ºC); (-196ºC) areas.Required to work alternate shiftsAbility to gown aseptically for work in Clean Room environmentsJob performed in a lab, office, or utility (noisy) environmentMust have the ability to work around laboratories, manufacturing areas and equipment with exposure to blood, blood products or OPIM (other potentially infectious materials) while donning required personal protective materials.
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union city, GA, 30291, US
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