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Associate Manager of Purification Manufacturing

Umoja BiopharmaLouisville, Colorado, United States
On-site Full-time $107.1K/yr - $154.8K/yr

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Qualifications:Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field (e.g., Biology, Engineering, or related discipline) preferred. Experience in GMP manufacturing, particularly in purification processes for cell/gene therapies. Proven leadership skills with a focus on team development and operational excellence. Strong problem-solving abilities and a commitment to continuous improvement. Excellent communication and interpersonal skills for effective collaboration across departments.

About the job

Umoja Biopharma is a pioneering biotechnology company with locations in Seattle, WA and Louisville, CO, dedicated to revolutionizing cancer treatment through our innovative integrated immunotherapy platform. We aspire to create off-the-shelf therapies that can address any tumor at any time. Our diverse and expanding team operates in state-of-the-art facilities located in downtown Seattle, Washington, and Louisville, Colorado. We seek imaginative thinkers who are passionate about groundbreaking science and technology, and who are eager to tackle the challenges associated with advanced drug development. Our firm commitment to our core values and principles drives our mission, and we warmly encourage applications from enthusiastic individuals who share our vision and can help position Umoja to achieve its objectives. At Umoja, we value the power of stories; we are searching for exceptional talent to join us in crafting more impactful narratives for ourselves, our team, and most crucially, for patients and their families.

Umoja Biopharma – Your Body. Your Hope. Your Cure.

POSITION SUMMARY

We invite applications for the role of Associate Manager to lead Purification Operations within our Manufacturing team at our early-stage cell/gene therapy GMP manufacturing facility in Louisville, CO.

In this role, you will be responsible for directing operations and driving continuous improvement initiatives across manufacturing programs and operating systems in downstream processing and solution preparation. Key responsibilities include, but are not limited to, onboarding new hires, developing personnel, executing purification unit operations, maintaining equipment, managing materials, overseeing personnel gowning protocols, implementing personnel/material flow, reviewing batch records, scheduling production, onboarding new manufacturing processes/products, and supporting the implementation of quality systems at our facility. Your success will be evaluated based on effective downstream execution, ensuring adequate personnel coverage, fostering employee development, and driving continuous improvement initiatives.

This position will require regular interaction with internal process engineers, process sciences, facilities, supply chain, EHS, quality assurance, and quality control teams. Strong communication skills are essential for effective collaboration within this matrixed environment.

This is an exciting opportunity to join a dynamic team focused on the challenge of successfully targeting solid tumors with novel cell/gene therapies.

This role is fully onsite at our Louisville, CO location. The work schedule will be determined upon the offer extension and may be either Monday-Friday, 8 am to 5 pm or an alternative shift.

About Umoja Biopharma

Umoja Biopharma is at the forefront of biotechnology innovation, striving to transform cancer treatment through groundbreaking immunotherapy solutions. Our commitment to quality and excellence drives us to develop therapies that can be accessible and effective for patients worldwide.

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