Associate Manufacturing

Kelly; Juncos (PR); On-site; USD 48,000 - 64,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

Dental benefits

Vision benefits

Transit savings

Job summary

Kelly Science & Clinical in Puerto Rico seeks a qualified professional to perform manufacturing processes under GMP guidelines. The role involves hands-on operations, setup, cleaning, media preparation, and monitoring critical processes, plus routine validation and documentation tasks.

You will draft and revise MPs, SOPs, and technical reports, identify improvements, and train staff as needed. Strong writing, math, and teamwork skills are essential to succeed in this role.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in science required.
• Experience operating complex lab equipment.
• Ability to draft and revise SOPs and technical reports.
• Strong writing and organizational skills.

Responsibilities

• Hands-on operations, setup, cleaning, and media preparation.
• Monitor critical processes.
• Execute routine validation protocols.
• Draft and revise MPs, SOPs, and reports.
• Identify improvements and implement after approval.
• Provide basic troubleshooting.
• Report problems clearly.
• Train staff on tasks.

Skills

Equipment operation

Lab equipment

Mathematical skills

Technical writing

Team interaction

Chemistry basics

Biology basics

Education

Bachelor's degree in science

Tools

Laboratory software

Job description

Description
SUMMARY
Under general supervision, performs manufacturing processes according to Standard Operating Procedures.

FUNCTIONS

1. Hands-on operations, set-up, clean, sanitize and prepare media and buffers per procedures
2. Perform and monitor critical processes
3. Execute routine validation protocols
4. Comply with GMP’s5. Regularly draft and revise routine documents (e.g. MPs, SOP’s, and technical reports)
5. Initiate Quality incidents
6. Identify and recommend improvements related to routine functions and implement after approval
7. Basic troubleshooting
8. Recognize & accurately report problems
9. Direct operators on critical processes
10. Assist in the review of documentation for assigned functions (e.g. equipment logs, routine area audits, batch records)
11. May train staff to perform hands-on tasks
12. May act as safety representative
13. May assist with system ownership responsibilities
    ** Other functions may be assigned

EDUCATION/LICENSES

• Bachelor’s degree in science

COMPETENCIES/SKILLS

• Ability to assemble, disassembles, operate and understand complex equipment per procedures
• Experience with lab equipment and computers
• Intermediate mathematical skills
• Clear, concise writing skills
• Organizational skills
• Basic problem-solving skills
• Ability to interact constructively with peers
• Ability to understand, applies, and evaluates basic chemistry, biology, and physical principles

As part of our promise to talent, Kelly supports those who work with us through a variety of benefits, perks, and work-related resources. Kelly offers eligible employees voluntary benefit plans including medical, dental, vision, telemedicine, term life, whole life, accident insurance, critical illness, a legal plan, and short-term disability. As a Kelly employee, you will have access to a retirement savings plan, service bonus and holiday pay plans (earn up to eight paid holidays per benefit year), and a transit spending account. In addition, employees are entitled to earn paid sick leave under the applicable state or local plan.

Why Kelly Science & Clinical?
Kelly Science & Clinical is your connection to premier scientific and clinical companies looking to hire industry experts just like you. Our team creates expert talent solutions to solve the world’s most critical challenges. Every day, we match science professionals with dream jobs that fit their skills, interests, and career goals—it’s the way we think job searching should be. Nearly 100 percent of our science recruiters have a professional background and education in science, so we know a thing or two about the science market and how to get your expertise noticed.

About Kelly
Work changes everything. And at Kelly, we’re obsessed with where it can take you. To us, it’s about more than simply accepting your next job opportunity. It’s the fuel that powers every next step of your life. It’s the ripple effect that changes and improves everything for your family, your community, and the world. Which is why, here at Kelly, we are dedicated to providing you with limitless opportunities to enrich your life—just ask the 300,000 people we employ each year.

Kelly is committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all qualified employees and applicants regardless of race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, disability, veteran status, age, marital status, pregnancy, genetic information, or any other legally protected status, and we take affirmative action to recruit, employ, and advance qualified individuals with disabilities and protected veterans in the workforce. Requests for accommodation related to our application process can be directed to the Kelly Human Resource Knowledge Center. Kelly complies with the requirements of California’s state and local Fair Chance laws. A conviction does not automatically bar individuals from employment. Kelly participates in E-Verify and will provide the federal government with your Form I-9 information to confirm that you are authorized to work in the U.S.

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