Cell Therapy Aseptic Operator

Job Description

Job Title: Cell Therapy Aseptic Operator

Job Description

The Cell Therapy Aseptic Operator will assist in clean room qualification by helping to burden clean rooms for testing. They will run supplies and materials as needed for clean room operations and processing. Aseptic gowning is required to enter the clean room for qualification purposes. The operator will work within manufacturing to help process cells and samples, utilizing aseptic techniques to process cultures, cryopreserve, and manipulate cell products. Previous GMP practices and adherence to SOPs are essential, as the role involves working in a cellular facility.

Responsibilities

Assist in clean room qualification and burden clean rooms for testing

Run supplies and materials necessary for clean room operations

Perform aseptic gowning to enter clean rooms for qualification

Work within manufacturing to process cells and samples

Utilize aseptic techniques to process cultures, cryopreserve, and manipulate cell products

Adhere to GMP practices and SOPs within a cellular facility

Conduct any and all processing and testing required for product safety and efficacy

Prepare stem cells, manage cell/tissue culture

Handle batch records, cell expansions, volume reductions, depletions, and enrichments

Support clinical trials through diligent processing and testingEssential Skills

Previous experience in biology lab settings, academic or industry

Experience in a fast-paced environment

Proficiency in aseptic techniques

Knowledge of GMP practices

Strong team communication abilitiesAdditional Skills & Qualifications

Associates or Bachelor's degree in biology or related scientific field is a plus

Experience working with cell-based biology labs

Familiarity with batch records and cell processing

Ability to support clinical trialsWork Environment

The work will be conducted in clinical manufacturing labs with a focus on clean room operations. The operator will be part of a large team, reporting to Operations Managers, and will receive extensive training for aseptic gowning procedures. Flexibility is required for shifts, with initial training from Monday to Friday, 8 am to 4 pm. Permanent shifts will be four ten-hour days on Thursday-Friday and Sunday-Monday. Candidates must be open to working both 1st and 2nd shifts, including weekends, with the possibility of varying start times.

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Allendale, New Jersey.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $29.00 - $29.78/hr.

Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job

classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be

subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits

available for this temporary role may include the following:

• Medical, dental & vision

• Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital

• 401(k) Retirement Plan – Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available

• Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents)

• Short and long-term disability

• Health Spending Account (HSA)

• Transportation benefits

• Employee Assistance Program

• Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)

Workplace Type

This is a fully onsite position in Allendale,NJ.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Sep 8, 2025.

About Actalent

Actalent is a global leader in engineering and sciences services and talent solutions. We help visionary companies advance their engineering and science initiatives through access to specialized experts who drive scale, innovation and speed to market. With a network of almost 30,000 consultants and more than 4,500 clients across the U.S., Canada, Asia and Europe, Actalent serves many of the Fortune 500.

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