ABOUT US

Bioserv, a company of Sorrento Therapeutics Inc. is a fast growing, clinical stage, antibody-centric, biopharmaceutical company developing new therapies to turn malignant cancers into manageable and possibly curable diseases. Sorrento's multimodal multipronged approach to fighting cancer is made possible by its' extensive immuno-oncology platforms, including key assets such as fully human antibodies ("G-MAB™ library"), clinical stage immuno-cellular therapies ("CAR-T"), intracellular targeting antibodies ("iTAbs"), antibody-drug conjugates ("ADC"), and clinical stage oncolytic virus ("Sephrevir®").

We attract smart people who play well with others. We're small enough for your ideas to make a big impact, and large enough to offer you opportunities to grow professionally at any stage of your career.

If you’re a quick learner, enjoy working in the biotech industry, and share our mission of providing ground-breaking impact to medicine, each other, and our patients, Sorrento Therapeutics is the place for you!

Sorrento Therapeutics, Inc. is a federal government contractor and, in compliance with its obligations under current federal regulations and guidance from the Safer Federal Workforce Task Force, Sorrento requires all employees, including newly hired employees, to present proof of vaccination against COVID-19, unless the employee is legally entitled to an accommodation. For further information, please refer to the Safer Federal Workforce Task Force’s 2021 Guidance for Federal Contractors and Subcontractors (Updated November 10, 2021), available at:

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WHAT WE ARE LOOKING FOR:

Target Salary Range ($70,000-$90,000)

Bioserv, a company of Sorrento Therapeutics Inc, is seeking a Manufacturing Equipment Specialist to join our team. The Manufacturing Equipment Specialist provides equipment engineering, technical, and maintenance expertise to cGMP Bioserv site. The position has responsibility and oversight for manufacturing equipment and related utilities used in the production of biopharmaceuticals.
This position provides process and equipment development skills and capabilities to develop, scale, and/or improve the quality and capability of manufacturing processes for internal or external clients. The role will coordinate equipment qualification and process validation tasks to ensure achievement of business unit objectives.

WHAT YOU’LL DO:

• Lead manufacturing equipment support by providing technical expertise to operate, maintain, troubleshoot, and repair. Be the hands-on resource for the manufacturing team.
• Provide the capability to coordinate manufacturing equipment installations and start-ups to include compilation and creation of manuals, preventive maintenance activities, safety systems, and spare parts.
• Work as required within clean room environments include aseptic clean rooms.
• Participate in process improvements for product quality, process efficiency, or overall cost reduction.
• Assess, select, and oversee external equipment vendors required to achieve pharmaceutical manufacturing objectives and capital plan.
• Assist in the creation and maintenance of clear and concise standard operating procedures and forms.
• Support quality investigations as necessary to ensure timely completion.
• Provide technical support in the generation of cGMP documentation (SOPs, Forms, etc.) to facilitate tech transfer, manufacturing, and regulatory submissions.
• Train personnel on manufacturing equipment and instrumentation to support manufacturing and business plans.
• General role tasks to include spare parts ordering, lab and shop organizing, and activity planning.
• All other duties as assigned.

EDUCATION AND QUALIFICATIONS:

• Minimum 3 to 5 years work experience in cGMP biopharma manufacturing or related industries manufacturing environments.
• Experience with cGMP quality and documentation systems.
• Experience working in cGMP facility cleanrooms, Aseptic experience is a plus.
• Demonstrated knowledge of biopharma or related industry manufacturing equipment operations, maintenance, and troubleshooting in a cleanroom manufacturing environment and aseptic production. Examples include, vial or bottle filling, micro-fluidization, fluid mixing, filtering and pumping.
• High level of initiative, ability to work hands-on, independently, multitask and work well in a fast-paced environment.
• Detail-focused with ability to multitask effectively and work efficiently within a manufacturing plan/timeline-driven environment.
• Ability to identify, select, and oversee key partners and equipment vendors.
• Proficient in reading and evaluating engineering drawings.
• Experience with control systems, PLC’s, SCADA, and BMS systems preferred but not required.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills including SOPs and related documentation. Communicates proactively and effectively with concise/relevant summaries.
• Ability to lift 25 lbs. is required.

YOUR REWARD:

Support scientists who are on the leading edge of immunotherapies for the treatment of cancer.

Earn a competitive salary that allows you to focus your attention on your passion.

A comprehensive benefits package including: medical, dental, vision, life and disability insurance, matching 401k, 10 paid holidays, and three-weeks’ PTO, plus stock options.

If this sounds like the right career to fit your personality and interests, please apply, we’re looking forward to meeting you!

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Sorrento Therapeutics, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer

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The contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor’s legal duty to furnish information. 41 CFR 60-1.35(c)