ImmunityBio, Inc. is a late-stage immunotherapy company developing next-generation therapies that drive immunogenic mechanisms for defeating cancer and infectious disease. The company’s immunotherapy platform is designed to activate both the innate (natural killer cell and macrophage) and adaptive (T cell) immune systems to create long-term “immunological memory.”ImmunityBio is a mandatory vaccination employer for COVID-19 and its variants. The Company requires that its employees be fully vaccinated as of their start date. If you require a medical or religious accommodation we will engage in the interactive process with you. Proof of vaccination will be required prior to start. If we make you an offer and you are not yet vaccinated, we will accommodate a delay in start date. ImmunityBio may also mandate that its employees receive vaccine boosters, and all accommodation laws will be followed.ImmunityBio, Inc. is looking for a Manufacturing Associate, UpstreamWho we areImmunityBio, Inc. is developing cell and immunotherapy products that are designed to help strengthen each patient’s natural immune system, potentially enabling it to outsmart the disease and eliminate cancerous or infected cells.What you’ll be doingThe candidate is responsible for supporting Cell Culture manufacturing. All functions and roles of the Upstream manufacturing process are required to be performed with adherence to cGMP to ensure successful, quality operations. The candidate will also participate in cross-functional projects with Product Development (PD) and Process Engineering (PE) to develop, scale up and transfer new products.You will be responsible for…* Performs manufacturing activities according to cGMP guidelines, including batch record execution, product and equipment changeover, manufacturing equipment troubleshooting, issue resolution.* Execute process operations in accordance to dynamic production timeline.* Ensures safety and cGMP compliance in manufacturing area at all times* Communicate transparently with management.* Cell culture expansions and aseptic techniques* Operate 20L and 50L Rocker Modules, including familiarity with Unicorn control system* Operate and maintain NOVA Analyzers* TFF Harvest operations* Develop and author necessary supporting cGMP documentation that supports all Cell Culture manufacturing processes.* Successfully maintain aseptic gowning qualification status and participate in annual media fills.* Effectively engage cross-functionally with other departments in order to stream-line all operations supporting cGMP manufacturing.* Cross-train on and assist with Downstream operations as required.* Contribute to and develop process improvement initiatives with all Cell Culture manufacturing equipment and operations.* Assist or execute ordering of material and ensure that equipment and materials are available for production runs.* Responsible for assisting the On-The-Job (OJT) training of new or junior Cell Culture manufacturing operators.* Maintain and sustain all organizational training profile requirements.* Perform all other duties as assignedWhat skills & experience you’ll bring to us* BA/BS with up to 2 years of cGMP Biopharmaceutical manufacturing industry experience in multi-product facilities; MS preferred* Strong interpersonal skills with demonstrated ability to positively affect outcomes within the Team and within the extended Team of external stake holders* Ability to multitask projects simultaneously, and prioritize projects.* Fluency with MS Office (Word/Excel/PowerPoint/Project/Visio/OneNote)* Excellent oral and written communication skills.* Must have ability to perform work while wearing the appropriate gowning material for cleanroom environments and work under aseptic conditions in a class 100 environment (BSC).* Ability to work weekends occasionally to support the dynamic production schedule and relevant time-lines.* Ability to occasionally work extended shift hours to support the dynamic production schedule and relevant time-lines.* Must have the ability to manage up to fifty (50) pounds at a time and stand for extended periods of time while wearing appropriate clean room gowning material and appropriate personal protective equipment is required.Want to apply? Get in touch todayVisit us at www.ImmunityBio.com/careers to view any of our current openings and apply today!DisclaimerImmunityBio, Inc. is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to fostering an environment where diversity is valued. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment based on merit, qualifications and the needs of the business.ImmunityBio leads recruitment and employment for IBRX. Unsolicited resumes sent to ImmunityBio from external recruiters do not constitute any type of relationship between the recruiter and ImmunityBio and do not obligate ImmunityBio to pay fees should we hire from those resumes. We ask that external recruiters and/or agencies not contact or present candidates directly to our hiring manager or employees. External Recruiters may only submit qualified candidates via email directly to the Talent Acquisition Team at yourHRteam@ImmunityBio.com