Manufacturing Associate (Contract)

This is a six month contract opportunity with potential for extension or conversion to FTE.

Your experience includes… 

• BS in Biology or Life Science Discipline with a minimum of 0-2 years of industry experience
• History of working independently and managing projects in a fast-paced environment
• Strong attention to detail, a good problem solver, and results oriented
• Good verbal and written communication skills

You are interested in… 

• Executing clinical GMP manufacturing operations in a fast-paced environment
• Learning and using single use systems and technologies
• Use of cGMPs and good documentation practices
• Authoring Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs), Work Instructions, Master Batch Records, and other supporting batch documentation

About you: 

You are a skilled individual who can execute on-the-floor manufacturing activities while ensuring the quality of the product and adhering to GMP procedures. As a member of the manufacturing team, you support both upstream and downstream steps including enzymatic reactions, UF/DF, chromatography, and filtration. You have experience executing master batch records, adhering to standard operating procedures and other GMP documentation. You promote a safe and clean work environment and demonstrate appropriate escalation methods when necessary. You are a team player and have experience collaborating with cross-functional teams (including but not limited to Quality Assurance, Quality Control, Materials Management, Facilities and Process Development).

Tessera employees are creative and collaborative problem solvers. They have a strong sense of integrity and unwavering commitment to scientific excellence. 

Meet your Manager:

All inquiries regarding the posted position should be directed to the Talent Partner (see below). Interested individuals must apply directly to be considered for the opening. 

Charlsie Heverly -  Associate Director, Manufacturing 

Charlsie has over a decade of extensive manufacturing experience, including on-the floor operations.  She demonstrates a deep understanding of industry standards and best practices with a proven track record of leading clinical and commercial operations in fast-paced environments. She has a Bachelor’s degree in Economics from the University of Connecticut and an MS in Regulatory Affairs from Northeastern University. Charlsie leads manufacturing operations and is working to build out the manufacturing facility, support process transfer and enable GMP manufacturing at Tessera’s Boynton Yards facility.

Meet your Talent Partner: 

Narissa Furtado-Cordeiro - Manager, Talent Acquisition 

Narissa joined the Biotechnology industry shortly after graduating with her BS in Marketing from Franklin Pierce University. She is currently pursuing a MS in Legal Studies from Northeastern University School of Law while working full time as a Manager in Talent Acquisition at Tessera. She is passionate about helping individuals find a fulfilling opportunity while considering their interests, aspirations and technical skills. Narissa lives in Northern Vermont and enjoys spending time outdoors with her husband, three-year-old daughter and German Shepherd. 

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