Job Description
Job Title: Senior Process Technician Job Location: Andover, MA Onsite , United States Employment Type: Contract on W2 Experience Level: Mid-Senior Level Job Description: About the Role The Senior Process Technician drives the execution of Commercial, Clinical, and/or Development production according to Standard Operating Procedures and Production Schedule. This role works on interdisciplinary self-directed teams to define and implement process improvements and participate in process troubleshooting. Key Responsibilities Execute manufacturing operations on the production floor for buffer/media make-up tanks, glass washers, autoclaves, bioreactors, filtration equipment, inoculum preparation, chromatography skids, and/or UF/DF skids with varying levels of automation. Execute SOPs for unit operations including but not limited to CIPs, SIPs, sanitization, and related activities. Support commissioning, qualification, and validation activities for process equipment. Troubleshoot equipment, automation, and process issues on the manufacturing floor. Drive right-first-time execution, timely review of daily documentation, and data entry. Monitor, identify, and communicate process and compliance trends in real time. Support audit walkthroughs, GMP observations, and improvement initiatives. Review controlled documentation including SOPs, batch records, formulation records, and forms. Support QTS investigations and CAPA implementation in collaboration with SMEs. Maintain training compliance and review curriculum related to manufacturing processes. Support Lean Manufacturing, sustainability, operational excellence, and continuous improvement initiatives. Partner with cross-functional teams to support manufacturing campaigns. Escalate risks related to operations, personnel safety, equipment functionality, product supply, or quality compliance. Ensure work requests are generated for equipment issues. Utilize enterprise systems including SAP, LIMS, AMPS, PDOCS, and/or QTS. Maintain inventory accuracy, reconciliation, and task prioritization to meet operational metrics. Required Qualifications Experience in biopharmaceutical or GMP manufacturing environment. Hands-on experience with upstream/downstream process equipment. Strong troubleshooting and technical problem-solving skills. Experience with SOPs, batch documentation, and GMP compliance. Familiarity with SAP, LIMS, or related manufacturing systems. Ability to work in cross-functional manufacturing teams. Strong communication and documentation skills.