
Drug Substance Manufacturing Supervisor at Pharma Universe. We are recruiting for a Drug Substance (DS) Supervisor who will play a critical role in managing the production activities for Biologics Manufacturing for the 3rd shift operation. This includes supervising cell culture fermentation, protein purification, and aseptic processing to produce high-quality drug substances.. Position Information:. . . Location:. City of Chicago. . . Compensation:. $45-50/hr, +1.5x overtime, with relocation support for non-local hires. . . Shift Pattern:. Monday – Friday: 3rd Shift. . Responsibilities:. . Lead and supervise daily production activities in compliance with cGMPs, SOPs, and Environmental Health and Safety (EHS) guidelines.. . Oversee E. coli cell culture fermentation, centrifugation, and homogenization processes.. . Manage protein purification using chromatography columns and various filtration systems.. . Ensure successful formulation, aseptic filtration, and visual inspection of drug product syringes.. . Coordinate the preparation, washing, and sterilization of machine parts and materials for aseptic processing areas.. . Report production status and progress to supervisors and other departments.. . Coordinate production batch scheduling with management, adjusting schedules as necessary to meet production needs and timelines.. . Implement organizational systems to efficiently allocate workload, maintain compliance, and improve productivity across shifts.. . Train employees on cleanroom behavior, equipment operation, and detailed process instructions.. . Develop and maintain comprehensive training materials and ensure staff remain up-to-date on operational protocols and compliance requirements.. . Author and revise Batch Records, Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs), and other production documentation to integrate cGMPs and optimize process efficiency.. . Ensure all manufacturing activities adhere to internal and external regulatory standards, supporting audits and inspections as needed.. . Participate in the qualification of drug product manufacturing suites, ensuring successful validation and qualification batch execution.. . Procure necessary materials and supplies with a focus on cost reduction and resource . . Track and manage inventory to support continuous production flow, while identifying and implementing strategies to minimize waste and reduce material costs.. . Identify opportunities for efficiency improvements and lead initiatives to enhance process performance.. . Implement best practices and support continuous improvement in production quality and throughput.. . Experience/Qualifications:. . Bachelor’s degree in Biotechnology, Biochemistry, Microbiology, Chemical Engineering, or a related field.. . Minimum 3-5 years in biologics or biopharmaceutical manufacturing, with expertise in cell culture, fermentation, and protein purification.. . Hands-on experience with aseptic processing and equipment preparation.. . Prior experience supervising or coordinating manufacturing teams within a cGMP environment.. . Company Location: United States.