Manufacturing Cell Processing Specialist 2

Education/Training:

AS/BS in Biotechnology, Biology, Chemistry, or related field; a Science-related discipline is preferred. Relevant experience may substitute for formal education. High School Diploma or Equivalent may be considered with significant relevant experience.

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Experience:

Preferred minimum 2-4 years of relevant experience in cell processing, biotechnology manufacturing, or a related field, with at least 1-2 years of proven expertise in a cGMP-regulated environment.

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The Manufacturing Specialist II, Cell Processing at ProKidney plays a critical role in supporting advanced manufacturing operations, focusing on cell processing activities and ensuring compliance with cGMP guidelines. This role involves setting up, operating, and maintaining production equipment, including control rate freezers and orbital shakers, performing final product freezing and storage, and providing guidance to junior staff while leading improvements in cell processing operations.

This position is located onsite in Winston Salem, NC.

Lead and participate in cell processing activities, ensuring compliance with cGMP guidelines and ProKidney’s manufacturing standards.

• Read, understand, and implement Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) for all assigned tasks, providing guidance to other team members as needed.

• Set up, operate, and troubleshoot production equipment such as control rate freezers, orbital shakers, etc., ensuring optimal performance and maintaining preventive maintenance schedules.