About the job
Umoja Biopharma stands at the forefront of biotechnological innovation, with state-of-the-art facilities in Seattle, WA and Louisville, CO. Our mission is to revolutionize cancer treatment through our pioneering immunotherapy platform, which seeks to provide off-the-shelf solutions for various tumors anytime. As a diverse and expanding team, we thrive in our modern workspaces and are on the lookout for forward-thinking individuals who are driven by scientific breakthroughs and eager to tackle the complexities of advanced drug development. We value our core principles and actively encourage applications from passionate candidates who share our vision, helping us fulfill our mission of delivering hope and healing to patients and their families.
Umoja Biopharma – Your Body. Your Hope. Your Cure.
POSITION SUMMARY
We are excited to announce an opening for a dedicated Bioprocessing Associate I to join our Manufacturing Drug Substance (DS) and Drug Product (DP) Operations at our newly established GMP manufacturing facility in Louisville, CO. In this role, you will primarily focus on the DS/DP Fill and Visual Inspection operations, while also supporting various other manufacturing tasks as needed. Key responsibilities include onboarding manufacturing equipment, managing materials, ensuring personnel gowning protocols, executing batch records, conducting aseptic processing, integrating new manufacturing processes/products, and contributing to the establishment of facility quality systems. Success in this position will be measured by your ability to achieve successful aseptic manufacturing training and qualification, directly contributing to the creation of Phase 1 lentiviral drug products. You will collaborate closely with internal process engineers, facilities management, warehouse/supply chain, EHS, Quality Assurance, and Quality Control teams. Excellent communication skills are vital for effectively navigating our collaborative team environment.
This is an exceptional opportunity to join a dynamic team in an exhilarating setting, committed to overcoming the challenges of effectively targeting solid tumors with innovative cell and gene therapies.
This position will be fully onsite at our Louisville, CO location with a schedule of either Monday-Thursday or Tuesday-Friday, operating on a 4x10 schedule. Flexibility to accommodate operational needs is essential.

