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Position Summary:

We are seeking a Manufacturing Manager, Bioprocessing for Isolere Bio, a division of Donaldson and home to the proprietary IsoTag technology-a bioprocessing purification solution that delivers better-than-affinity performance without the chromatography column. The company offers a growing portfolio of purification solutions for a wide range of biologics and other viral particles. This high-visibility role will lead and manage establishing production of IsoTag reagents as well as supporting efforts to scale production. Qualified candidates must be able to work an on-site schedule at our Durham, NC office/facility.

Role Responsibilities:

• Oversee upstream fermentation processes and downstream purification operations including chromatography, tangential flow filtration (TFF), and buffer preparation.

• Coordinate production activities across manufacturing, quality, operations, and process development functions to meet business objectives

• Train, develop, supervise manufacturing personnel.

• Draft, review and approve batch records, deviations, investigations, change controls, and corrective actions.

• Identify and implement improvements to increase operational efficiency, product quality, and manufacturing capacity.

• Support technology transfer and process scale-up activities from development to commercial manufacturing by participating in SOP and batch record generation, documentation and training requirements, and other needs for tech transfer.

• Ensure proper operation, maintenance, calibration, and qualification of manufacturing equipment.

• Support commissioning and qualification of new manufacturing equipment and process technologies, as well as leading efforts for expansion of capabilities and equipment.

• Foster a culture of accountability, safety, quality, and continuous improvement.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Bachelors degree in science, engineering, manufacturing operations, or related field.

• 5+ years of Bioprocessing experience in biopharmaceutical, industrial biotechnology, or related manufacturing environments.

• Experience with upstream and/or downstream bioprocessing operations or related bioprocessing manufacturing operations.

Preferred Qualifications:

• 1+ years of leadership or supervisory experience within a manufacturing setting.

• Experience with fermentation, chromatography, and/or tangential flow filtration (TFF).

• Strong understanding of process control, batch manufacturing, and production scheduling.

• Strong organizational, communication, and leadership skills.

• Experience in GMP-regulated manufacturing environments.

• Experience with scale-up, technology transfer, and process validation activities.

• Knowledge of Lean Manufacturing, Six Sigma, or Operational Excellence methodologies.

• Experience with contract manufacturing or customer-facing production programs.

Relocation: This position is not eligible for relocation assistance.

Immigration Sponsorship Not Available:

• Applicants for this position must be currently and legally authorized to work in the United States without the need for current or future sponsorship (e.g., H-1B, J-1, F-1, CPT, OPT, etc.).

• Donaldson will not offer immigration sponsorship or assume sponsorship of an employment visa for this position.

• International relocation or remote work arrangements outside of the U.S. will not be considered.

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