Production Chemist I – Cell Culture
Werfen
Summary
The Production Chemist I supports the production of licensed and unlicensed reagents, and other liquid products for the Cell Culture department. Working under the guidance of the Manufacturing Manager, Supervisor, and/or Lead Technician, this role performs daily manufacturing operations with an emphasis on cell culture techniques, process compliance, and product quality.
Job description
Job Summary
The Production Chemist I supports the production of licensed and unlicensed reagents, and other liquid products for the Cell Culture department. Working under the guidance of the Manufacturing Manager, Supervisor, and/or Lead Technician, this role performs daily manufacturing operations with an emphasis on cell culture techniques, process compliance, and product quality.
Key Accountabilities
- Follows applicable laboratory SOPs, GMP regulations, and applicable laboratory OSHA regulations with respect to chemical hazards, blood-borne pathogens, etc.
- Performs production of proteins using sterile technique in a biosafety cabinet.
- Performs microscopic exams and automated cell counts.
- Performs maintenance of the lab including recording temperatures, cleaning, equipment maintenance, and disposal of contaminated waste.
- Entry of time, materials, creation of production orders into ERP systems.
- Follow and promote all safety measures required by Werfen.
- Aids in troubleshooting problems which occur in the production flow.
- Maintains departmental inventory.
- Understands scientific concepts related to products manufactured.
- Performs other duties and responsibilities as assigned
Networking/Key relationships
Works closely with other manufacturing (Cell Culture) members, quality control, quality assurance, Manufacturing, and Packaging department. Collaborate with other key cross-functional areas as needed.
Minimum Knowledge & Experience required for the position
- Bachelor's degree (BS/BA) from four-year college or university; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
- Experience in cGMP, ISO and/or FDA compliance is a plus
- Experience in cell culture techniques is a plus
Management has the discretion of substituting relevant work experience for a degree and/or making exceptions to the years of experience requirement.
Skills & Capabilities
- Ability to work well in a group setting as well as independently.
- Ability to read, analyze, and interpret a variety of technical instructions.
- Ability to work with mathematical concepts such as fractions, percentages, and ratios.
- Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions.
- Ability to identify instrument malfunctions and perform equipment troubleshooting.
- Ability to work with Microsoft Office.
Travel requirements: Minimal, if any travel required.
Requirements
- Bachelor's degree (BS/BA) from four-year college or university; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
- Experience in cGMP, ISO and/or FDA compliance is a plus
- Experience in cell culture techniques is a plus
- Ability to work well in a group setting as well as independently.
- Ability to read, analyze, and interpret a variety of technical instructions.
- Ability to work with mathematical concepts such as fractions, percentages, and ratios.
- Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions.
- Ability to identify instrument malfunctions and perform equipment troubleshooting.
- Ability to work with Microsoft Office.
Company overview
Werfen is a global leader in specialized diagnostics, founded in 1966 in Barcelona, Spain as a family-owned innovative company. The organization has established itself as a worldwide authority in five key clinical areas: Hemostasis, Acute Care Diagnostics, Transfusion, Autoimmunity, and Transplant diagnostics. With headquarters in Barcelona and technology centers strategically located in the United States and Europe, Werfen operates directly in 30 countries and serves more than 100 territories through distributors. The company achieved remarkable financial performance with worldwide sales exceeding €2.2 billion in 2024, supported by a workforce of over 7,000 employees globally. Werfen's comprehensive portfolio includes advanced diagnostic systems, reagents, laboratory automation solutions, and point-of-care testing platforms that enable healthcare providers to deliver precise and timely patient care. Their innovative technologies span from blood gas analyzers with hemolysis detection capabilities to automated immunoassay systems and specialized diagnostic assays. As a vertically integrated diagnostics company, Werfen maintains complete control over research, development, manufacturing, and distribution, ensuring quality and reliability across their product lines while continuously advancing diagnostic science to address critical healthcare challenges worldwide.