Process Development & Manufacturing Specialist II, CDMO

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