Prep Operator II (Biopharmaceutical Manufacturing)

Location: On premise in Rocky Mount, North Carolina, United States. 12-hour rotating 2-2-3 shift schedule with day or night shifts required. Relocation support may be available based on eligibility and business needs.

Salary: $23.40–$39.01 per hour, with potential overtime, weekend, holiday, and other shift premiums.

Company

hirify.global develops and manufactures medicines and pharmaceutical products for patients worldwide.

What you will do

• Execute manufacturing tasks according to standard operating procedures, batch records, and manufacturing control systems.
• Operate and troubleshoot continuous centrifugation, microfiltration, ultrafiltration, cell disruption, and membrane filtration processes.
• Identify and resolve non-routine operational problems and support equipment installation, start-up, operation, and troubleshooting.
• Investigate operational deviations, implement corrective actions, and drive continuous improvement and zero-defect initiatives using Lean tools.
• Train and provide direction to colleagues while sharing knowledge across work groups.
• Maintain a safety-oriented, GMP-compliant work environment.

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED and 4+ years of relevant experience.
• Experience executing operations in accordance with SOPs, batch records, and manufacturing control systems.
• Knowledge of filtration and cell-processing operations, Lean tools, and technical and mechanical systems.
• Strong interpersonal, documentation, problem-solving, analytical, and troubleshooting skills.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a self-directed shift team in a fast-paced environment.
• Must have permanent authorization to work in the United States; visa sponsorship is not available now or in the future.

Nice to have

• Bachelor's degree and experience in a start-up environment.
• Knowledge of biopharmaceutical manufacturing and process improvement methodologies.
• Leadership abilities, adaptability, and willingness to learn new technologies and processes.
• Basic familiarity with AI tools and interest in using them to improve productivity.

Culture & Benefits

• Work in a controlled-temperature cleanroom environment with required personal protective equipment.
• Physical work includes standing for 10–12 hours, walking long distances, climbing stairs and ladders, and lifting up to 50 pounds without assistance.
• Comprehensive benefits including 401(k) matching and retirement contributions.
• Paid vacation, holidays, personal days, caregiver and medical leave.
• Medical, prescription drug, dental, and vision coverage.