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# Bioprocess Associate I (Downstream) - Nights at LOTTE BIOLOGICS USA, LLC

- **Company:** LOTTE BIOLOGICS USA, LLC
- **Location:** Syracuse, NY
- **Compensation:** $23/hr
- **Posted:** 2026-11-02
- **Last confirmed live:** 2026-11-04
- **Apply:** https://job-boards.greenhouse.io/lottebiologicsusallc/jobs/5469327008

## Job description

We are LOTTE BIOLOGICS! Delivering Therapies That Enable a Healthier World.

A new company, built on 80 years of tradition. We embody our core values of being Inspired by Science, Embracing Diversity, Fostering Talent, and Connecting Lives. Our mission is to be the most trusted partner in the industry, with high standards of quality and continuous innovation, to reliably deliver benefits for patients worldwide.

Position Summary

The primary role of the Bioprocess Associate I is working on assignments that train for proficiency in the operation of production equipment within Manufacturing Operations (Inoculum, Cell Culture, and Purification) according to detailed procedures and batch records while ensuring compliance with cGMP and safety requirements. Work is performed in a medium-scale production facility with classified areas requiring appropriate personal protective equipment (PPE), specified gowning, and clean hygiene to maintain established environmental specifications.

Duties & Responsibilities

- Train for proficiency in the set-up, operation, and cleaning of production and support equipment within assigned functional area(s).
- Prepare buffers, media, and reagents.
- Work as a dependable member of a team demonstrating commitment to safety, quality, and compliance.
- Recognize and report safety, quality, and maintenance events to area management.
- Maintain accurate documentation.
- Monitor process parameters and escalate abnormal conditions.
- Sustain a clean and orderly work environment.
- Achieve and maintain proficiency through training.

Education & Experience

- High school diploma or equivalent is required. Knowledge of science generally attained through studies resulting in a B.S. in science, engineering, biochemistry, or related discipline or its equivalent is desired.
- Experience in aseptic technique and mammalian cell culture is desired.
- Preferred experience:
- Familiarity with general chemistry, microbiology, or clean room operations
- Prior manufacturing experience
- Prior experience with cGMP operations or aseptic technique
- Mechanical aptitude

Knowledge, Skills, Abilities

- Ability to adhere to written instruction, verify data, and accurately document results.
- Ability to collaborate with teammates to execute scheduled work safely and compliantly.
- Familiarity with common computer tools, such as web-based applications.
- Possess a continuous improvement mindset and a desire to learn and contribute to a culture of excellence.

Physical Demands

This position is located in a medium-scale manufacturing facility with classified areas requiring appropriate personal protective equipment (PPE). This role will require contact with hazardous materials such as caustic, acids and steam. Frequent bending, twisting, squatting, kneeling, climbing and reaching is required. Role also requires infrequent unassisted lifting (not to exceed 50 lbs). Repetitive use of arms/hand/wrists, grasping is also required. This position is a team-based position that requires shift work, weekends, holidays, and overtime. Shift hours are 6pm-6am on a rotating 48/36 hour rotating schedule.

Work Environment

The work environment involves activities in a medium scale manufacturing facility, lab space, and office space. The environment includes limited exposure to noise (> 85 dBA), hazardous chemicals and equipment temperature extremes.

Shift Differential

15%

Target Bonus

5%

Work Location:

East Syracuse, NY

New York Pay Range $22.87—$22.87 USD

We are an Equal Employment Opportunity (“EEO”) Employer.

We believe that women, people of color, veterans and LGBTQ communities must participate in the work we do, so we strongly encourage applications from people with these identities or who are members of underrepresented communities!  If this is the work that you want to do, in a culture of inclusion and excellence with the goal of making our world to be a healthier place, then please apply today!

## About LOTTE BIOLOGICS USA, LLC

## Company Overview
- **One-liner**: LOTTE BIOLOGICS is a global Contract Development and Manufacturing Organization (CDMO) focused on end-to-end biopharmaceutical antibody production, dedicated to becoming the most trusted partner in the industry.
- **Entity Type**: Private (Subsidiary of LOTTE Group, a large South Korean conglomerate)
- **Headquarters**: Seoul, South Korea (Parent entity); Syracuse, NY, USA (Primary US operational campus)
- **Founded**: 2022
- **Founders**: Established as a subsidiary of LOTTE Group

## Core Business
- **Primary industry/industries**: Biopharmaceutical Contract Development and Manufacturing (CDMO); Biotechnology
- **Target customers**: Pharmaceutical and biotechnology companies (B2B, Enterprise) needing outsourced development and cGMP manufacturing of biologic drug substances, including antibodies and antibody-drug conjugates (ADCs).
- **Mission or purpose statement**: Dedicated to improving the lives of patients worldwide as a leading global CDMO. The company aims to deliver therapies that enable a healthier world.

## Products & Services
- **Contract Development Organization (CDO)**: Development service capabilities across the product life cycle, including product launches, scale-down process verification, and technology transfers.
- **Contract Manufacturing Organization (CMO)**: cGMP manufacturing services for the clinical and commercial supply of biological Drug Substance. The Syracuse Bio Campus has 40,000 liters of manufacturing capacity with 8x 5,000L stainless steel bioreactors.
- **Analytical Testing Services**: Quality control testing including analytical tech transfer, in-process testing, finished product testing, and stability testing. The site is equipped with HPLC, UPLC, mass spectrometers, PCR systems, and automated ELISA systems.
- **ADC Service**: Conjugation of Antibody-Drug Conjugates (ADCs), combining the specificity of monoclonal antibodies with the potency of small-molecule drugs using stable linkers.
- **Drug Substance Storage**: On-site cell bank facility and cryogenic storage of drug substance with capacity for 5,460 x 10L bottles in a dedicated cryogenic storage building.

## Market Standing
- **Valuation/Market Cap**: Not publicly available (private subsidiary of LOTTE Group)
- **Key Metric**: Major capital investment underway with a 360,000L bio campus under construction in Songdo, Incheon, South Korea (operations beginning 2027), complementing the 40,000L Syracuse campus. The parent LOTTE Group is one of the largest conglomerates in Korea with operations in 30+ countries.
- **Notable Investors/Partners**: LOTTE Group (parent company with businesses in petro/fine chemicals, food, retail, hotels, construction, and IT). Regulatory compliance track record includes 62+ approvals by health authorities worldwide including FDA, EMA, PMDA, and MFDS.
- **Growth Signals**: Rapid expansion with a "two-track strategy of acquiring and building." The Songdo Bio Campus will add 120,000L of capacity at its first facility with plans for a total of 360,000L. The company describes itself as having a "start-up spirit" combined with the backing of a major global conglomerate.

## Competitive Advantages
- **End-to-end capabilities**: Offers full lifecycle support from development through clinical and commercial production, including unique ADC conjugation services.
- **Conglomerate backing**: As part of LOTTE Group (established 1948, operating in 30+ countries), the company has deep financial resources, global supply chain access, and long-term strategic stability.
- **Proven regulatory track record**: With 62+ global health authority approvals, the company demonstrates mature quality systems and regulatory expertise.
- **Dual-campus strategy**: Operations in both the US (Syracuse, NY) and South Korea (Songdo, Incheon) provide geographic diversification and access to two major biotech markets.
- **State-of-the-art facilities**: Syracuse campus features 8 x 5,000L stainless steel bioreactors, 3 inoculation suites, 2 purification suites, and advanced analytical equipment for concurrent manufacturing of multiple products.

## Strategic Focus
- **Capacity expansion**: Major focus on constructing the Songdo Bio Campus in South Korea to add significant manufacturing capacity (up to 360,000L total).
- **Technology investment**: Emphasis on sustainable clean energy, automation, artificial intelligence, and quality systems to meet global manufacturing standards.
- **Talent development**: Commitment to fostering talent and offering secure, fulfilling career paths as the company scales.
- **Quality leadership**: Priority on maintaining the highest standards of quality and regulatory compliance to serve as a trusted partner for clients.
- **Patient-centric approach**: Focus on improving patient outcomes and making a positive impact on global quality of life.

## Why Work Here
- **Start-up spirit with big-company backing**: The company describes itself as having a "start-up spirit" and "passion for quality manufacturing," combined with the resources and stability of being part of the LOTTE Group, a major global conglomerate.
- **Growth opportunities**: With a new 360,000L bio campus under construction and rapid expansion, there are significant career growth opportunities for professionals joining at this early stage.
- **Mission-driven work**: Employees contribute directly to delivering therapies that enable a healthier world, with a focus on improving patient outcomes globally.
- **Work environment**: The company emphasizes "Enriching the lives of its diverse workforce and their families" through a secure work environment where individual rights are respected. Core values include being inspired by science, embracing diversity, fostering talent, and connecting lives.
- **Location**: Syracuse, NY campus at 6000 Thompson Rd, East Syracuse, NY 13057. The facility includes robust manufacturing support services onsite including MS&T, procurement, quality assurance, engineering, and enabling functions like HR and finance.
- **Benefits**: The company offers a "highly competitive and comprehensive benefits package" [greenhouse.io](https://job-boards.greenhouse.io/lottebiologicsusallc).
- **Current opportunities**: Active hiring in Syracuse, NY for roles including Principal Scientist (ADC Bioconjugation), Sr. Scientist (Analytical Sciences & Technology), Facilities Engineer, Plant Engineer, Senior Project Engineer, Senior Engineer (ADC Manufacturing), Sr. Project Manager (PMO), Senior Specialist (Computer System Validation), and Associate Director (HR Operations) [greenhouse.io](https://job-boards.greenhouse.io/lottebiologicsusallc).

## Sources
1. [LOTTE BIOLOGICS - Company About Page](https://www.lottebiologics.com/en/aboutus/company)
2. [LOTTE BIOLOGICS - Syracuse Bio Campus Page](https://www.lottebiologics.com/en/aboutus/syracuse)
3. [LOTTE BIOLOGICS - Main Website](https://www.lottebiologics.com/en)
4. [Greenhouse Careers Page - LOTTE BIOLOGICS USA, LLC](https://job-boards.greenhouse.io/lottebiologicsusallc)

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