Aspen Neuroscience is expanding its team to support clinical production with the implementation of a new shift schedule to begin in 2027. These are on-site roles in Torrey Pines, CA. Relocation is not available.
Role Overview: We are seeking Manufacturing Associate III candidates with a minimum of 5 years of experience working in pharmaceutical/biotechnology industry with first-hand understanding of mammalian cell culture.
Key Focus Areas: This role is assigned to a manufacturing supervisor and directs, assists, instructs, and reviews the daily work in the designated Manufacturing area. This includes all activities associated with cell-related functions; including producing cells and intermediate products related to induced pluripotent stem cells (iPSC) derived dopaminergic progenitor cells. This role is responsible for ensuring the approved procedures and protocols are followed per SOP.
Shift Details: Beginning January 2027, Associates will work 12-hour shifts rotating on a 2-2-3 “Pitman” Schedule.
The two shifts available are the Day Shift (5:00am – 5:00pm) and Second Shift (11:30am – 11:30pm.)
Training Period: From Date of Hire until completion of training program, new hires will work M-F (7:00-3:30)pm. Upon training completion, employees will transition to Sunday -Thursday or Tuesday- Saturday maintaining the same work time until transitioning to 12- hour shift in January 2027.
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
Perform and provide oversight support for the setup, operation, and breakdown of automated cell culture systems, ensuring accurate configuration and adherence to established protocols.
Execute all manufacturing operations, including inventory management, move orders, and the production of intermediates and finished goods across all manufacturing stages.
Instruct and train manufacturing associates on job procedures, equipment operation, safety practices, and GMP expectations, as appropriate to role and experience level.
Review daily manufacturing logs, batch records, and documentation for accuracy and completeness, and assist associates with training or documentation questions as needed.
Flexibility: Ability to work a flexible schedule, including overtime, weekend, and holiday work, based on manufacturing and business needs.
Technical Writing: Ability to complete accurate and compliant documentation, including reports, SOPs, batch records (BRs), and quality‑related documents with guidance.
Office and Lab environment. While performing the duties of this Job, the employee is frequently exposed to toxic or caustic chemicals. This is an indoor position requiring the ability to perform experiments in the laboratory, and type and use a computer.
May work in Cleanroom for an extended period of time.
While performing the duties of this Job, the employee is regularly required to stand; walk; sit; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms and talk or hear. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 20 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus.
Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision (especially the ability to distinguish different hues/shades of purple, red, pink, orange and yellow), peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus.
These work environmental characteristics are representative of the environment the job holder will encounter. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable people with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the job.
EEO and Employment Eligibility:
Aspen Neuroscience is committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all employees and job applicants and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type. We are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. Aspen is not able to provide visa sponsorship for this role. Applicants must have valid work authorization that does not require employer sponsorship now or in the future.
Total Rewards and Culture:
Aspen Neuroscience, Inc., located in scenic Torrey Pines, is noted for its collaborative and learning focused culture where each person is valued for contributing their strengths and energy to building a world-class line of products for patients in need. The company offers a competitive total compensation package, time-off in addition to Company observed holidays, Medical/Dental insurance benefits, onsite gym, and other wellness perks.
The anticipated salary range for candidates who will work in San Diego is $36.00-$39.00 hourly with a shift differential of 10% provided for the Second Shift. The final salary offered to a successful candidate will be dependent on several factors that may include but are not limited to the type and length of experience within the industry, education, etc. Aspen Neuroscience is multi-state employer, and this salary range may not reflect positions that work in other states.
