Manufacturing Associate

BPW Manufacturing & Operations Associate

Company: Hypercell Technologies
Location: Ithaca, NY
Schedule: up to 40 hours/week
Reports to: Laboratory/Manufacturing Manager

Position Summary

Hypercell Technologies is seeking a motivated and hands-on BPW Manufacturing & Operations Associate to support the end-to-end manufacturing and fulfillment of Buffered Peptone Water (BPW) products.

This is a polyvalent role combining manufacturing, quality control, inventory management, packaging, shipping, and general laboratory/manufacturing operations. The successful candidate will participate in the production process from preparation of raw materials through final QC, packaging, inventory management, and shipment of finished products.

This position is an excellent opportunity for a student, recent graduate, or experienced professional interested in gaining practical experience in biotechnology manufacturing, QC, and startup operations.

The ideal candidate is reliable, organized, detail-oriented, comfortable performing hands-on and repetitive tasks, and able to work independently while following established SOPs and quality requirements.

Key Responsibilities

1. BPW Manufacturing

• Prepare BPW according to approved manufacturing procedures and SOPs.
• Accurately weigh and prepare raw materials.
• Prepare and process BPW batches.
• Operate laboratory and manufacturing equipment used for BPW production.
• Prepare bottles, containers, lids, labels, and other manufacturing materials.
• Label finished products with appropriate batch/lot information.
• Maintain accurate batch production records.
• Follow all applicable SOPs, safety procedures, and quality requirements.

2. Quality Control

• Perform routine visual and in-process inspections.
• Inspect containers for leaks, defects, contamination, and other visible issues.
• Perform pH, fill-volume, bioburden, sterility-related, and other QC testing as trained.
• Accurately record and document QC results.
• Identify, segregate, and document non-conforming products.
• Immediately communicate manufacturing or QC issues to management.
• Assist with investigations, troubleshooting, and corrective actions when required.

3. Inventory & Materials Management

• Monitor inventory of BPW powder, containers, lids, labels, packaging materials, and other manufacturing supplies.
• Maintain accurate inventory spreadsheets and records.
• Assist with receiving, organizing, and storing incoming materials.
• Monitor stock levels and identify potential material shortages.
• Notify management when materials reach defined reorder levels.
• Help maintain sufficient inventory to prevent production interruptions.

4. Packaging & Shipping

• Prepare finished BPW products for shipment.
• Package products according to established procedures.
• Verify product quantity, batch/lot number, customer/order information, and shipping address.
• Prepare shipping labels and documentation.
• Stage finished products for shipment.
• Coordinate with shipping carriers and internal personnel.
• Maintain accurate shipping and traceability records.
• Assist with loading and staging shipments.

5. Facility & General Operations

• Maintain a clean, organized, and safe manufacturing workspace.
• Clean and maintain manufacturing equipment and work areas.
• Follow all applicable laboratory, manufacturing, and safety procedures.
• Support organization of raw materials, work-in-progress, and finished products.
• Assist with process improvement and manufacturing scale-up activities.
• Take on additional operational responsibilities as needed in a growing startup environment.

Qualifications

Required

• Strong attention to detail and ability to follow written procedures.
• Reliable, organized, and able to manage multiple tasks.
• Ability to perform repetitive manufacturing activities accurately.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a small team.
• Comfortable working in a hands-on laboratory/manufacturing environment.
• Ability to maintain accurate records and documentation.
• Ability to lift and move materials and shipping boxes as required.

Preferred

• Previous laboratory, microbiology, manufacturing, QC, warehouse, or shipping experience.
• Experience preparing culture media or laboratory solutions.
• Experience in a GMP, GLP, laboratory, food manufacturing, or biotechnology environment.

Students and candidates without previous biotechnology manufacturing experience are encouraged to apply. Training will be provided for Hypercell-specific manufacturing and QC procedures.

What You Will Gain

This position provides an opportunity to work directly within a growing biotechnology company and gain practical experience across multiple areas of operations rather than being limited to a single task.

The successful candidate will have the opportunity to:

• Learn the complete lifecycle of a biotechnology manufacturing product.
• Develop hands-on manufacturing and QC skills.
• Gain experience with SOPs, batch records, quality control, and traceability.
• Develop inventory, packaging, and logistics skills.
• Participate in process optimization and manufacturing scale-up.
• Work closely with Hypercell's scientific and management teams.
• Take ownership of important manufacturing activities in a growing startup environment.

Physical & Work Environment

This is a hands-on manufacturing position. The employee should be comfortable with:

• Performing repetitive manufacturing and packaging activities for extended periods.
• Standing and moving around the manufacturing area for significant portions of the workday.
• Wearing appropriate PPE, including a laboratory coat/gown, gloves, eye protection, and other required protective equipment.
• Lifting and moving containers, supplies, and shipping boxes as required.
• Working in a laboratory/manufacturing environment.
• Following strict safety, cleanliness, and quality procedures.

Ideal Candidate

We are looking for someone who is reliable, motivated, hands-on, and eager to learn. The ideal candidate should be comfortable asking questions and helping wherever needed. Whether you are a student looking for your first biotechnology manufacturing experience or an experienced technician looking for a hands-on role, this position provides an opportunity to develop a broad set of skills while directly contributing to Hypercell's manufacturing operations.