Cleanroom Technician

Aerotek; MIDDLETOWN (OH); On-site; USD 28,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental & vision

401(k) plan

Life Insurance

Job summary

Aerotek is seeking a Chemical Operator/Batch Maker in Middletown, OH, to support chemical manufacturing in a cleanroom environment. The role involves batch preparation, labeling, inspection, and ensuring compliance with GMP and quality standards.

Responsibilities include collaborating with compounders, preparing materials, and maintaining a clean, safe work area while following SOPs and regulatory guidelines. This contract-to-hire position offers benefits and growth within a structured facility.

Qualifications

• Experience in cleanroom/manufacturing environment.
• Able to operate a forklift safely.
• Solid basic math skills for weighing and measuring.
• Familiarity with GMP and regulatory requirements.
• Ability to follow detailed SOPs and work instructions.
• Strong attention to labeling and cleanliness.
• Experience using microscopes and scan guns.
• Willingness to work with medical/medical device processes.
• Ability to collaborate with compounders and team members.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with compounders to gather raw materials and equipment for each batch.
• Compound chemicals independently after training, following procedures.
• Adhere to regulatory requirements and SOPs in all work.
• Transfer finished product into appropriate containers with proper documentation.
• Ensure proper labeling and identification of materials and goods.
• Inspect bins for cleanliness and maintain hygiene standards.
• Read work orders or instructions to determine tasks and material needs.
• Use microscopes and scan guns to support quality control.
• Cross-train colleagues and share process knowledge.
• Maintain clean, organized equipment and work areas for safety and efficiency.
• Perform related duties to support production, cleaning, and inspection.

Skills

Cleanroom experience

Forklift operation

Basic math skills

GMP familiarity

Attention to detail

SOP adherence

Microscopes

Scan guns

Collaborative work

Tools

Forklift

Microscopes

Scan guns

Job description

Chemical Operator/Batch Maker | $20-25/hr | START ASAP

MUST HAVE EXPERIENCE IN THIS LINE OF WORK!

Job Description

The Chemical Operator plays a key role in supporting chemical manufacturing operations within a controlled cleanroom environment. This position works closely with compounders to prepare and process batches, ensuring materials, equipment, and finished products meet regulatory, quality, and cleanliness standards. The role involves handling raw materials, compounding chemicals once trained, labeling and inspecting containers, and maintaining a clean, orderly work area in a non-hazardous chemical facility.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with compounders to gather and verify the availability of raw materials and equipment required for each batch.
• Compound chemicals independently once training and qualifications are completed, following established procedures.
• Perform all work in accordance with applicable regulatory requirements, departmental work instructions, and Standard Operating Procedures.
• Transfer completed product into bins, drums, or pails as required, ensuring accurate handling and documentation.
• Ensure all raw materials and finished goods are properly labeled and identified according to company standards.
• Inspect bins for appearance and cleanliness, and clean any soiled or returned bins to maintain quality and hygiene standards.
• Read work orders or receive verbal instructions to determine work assignments, material needs, and equipment requirements.
• Use tools such as scan guns, microscopes, and inspection equipment to support production and quality control activities.
• Cross-train other associates as assigned, sharing knowledge of processes, equipment, and cleanroom best practices.
• Maintain equipment, work areas, and the plant in a clean, orderly manner to support safe and efficient operations.
• Perform other related duties as assigned to support production, cleaning, inspection, and overall manufacturing activities.

Essential Skills

• Experience working in a cleanroom, manufacturing, or production environment.
• Ability to operate a forklift safely and effectively.
• Basic math skills, including weighing, converting, dividing, and adding measurements.
• Familiarity with Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP) and regulatory compliance in a production setting.
• Ability to follow detailed work instructions, Standard Operating Procedures, and regulatory guidelines.
• Strong attention to detail for labeling, inspection, and cleanliness of materials and equipment.
• Capability to use inspection tools such as microscopes and scan guns.
• Comfort working with medical or medical device-related processes and standards.
• Ability to work collaboratively with compounders and other team members in a manufacturing environment.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Experience in chemical manufacturing or batching processes.
• Knowledge of production and inspection workflows in a GMP environment.
• Ability to cross-train and support the development of other associates.
• Strong organizational skills to manage materials, equipment, and documentation in a cleanroom setting.
• Willingness to learn compounding processes and expand technical skills over time.

Why Work Here?

Join a team that values safety, quality, and continuous learning within a structured manufacturing environment. You will work in a clean, well-organized facility that emphasizes regulatory compliance, clear procedures, and cross-training opportunities. The role offers the chance to build technical skills in cleanroom operations, compounding, and inspection, while contributing to reliable, high-quality production in a supportive and collaborative setting.

Work Environment

This role is based in a chemical manufacturing facility that operates a controlled cleanroom environment with no hazardous chemicals. Work is performed around production equipment, bins, drums, and pails, with a strong emphasis on cleanliness, organization, and adherence to Good Manufacturing Practices. Team members use tools such as microscopes and scan guns to support inspection and production activities. The environment is process-driven, safety-focused, and requires appropriate cleanroom and facility attire to maintain product integrity and cleanlines

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of MIDDLETOWN, OH.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $20.00 - $23.00/hr.

Individual compensation offered for this position within this range will depend on many factors, including qualifications, skills, relevant experience, job knowledge, geographic location, internal equity, and other pertinent job-related factors.

Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your jobclassification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may besubject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefitsavailable for this temporary role may include the following:

• Medical, dental & vision
• Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital
• 401(k) Retirement Plan – Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available
• Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents)
• Short and long-term disability
• Health Spending Account (HSA)
• Transportation benefits
• Employee Assistance Program
• Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)

Workplace Type

This is a fully onsite position in MIDDLETOWN,OH.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Sep 25, 2026.

About Aerotek

Aerotek® Inc. provides staffing and services solutions in manufacturing, logistics, construction, aviation, facilities and maintenance. We provide the expertise, solutions and people required to rise to the challenges of North American industry. Headquartered in Hanover, Md., Aerotek operates a unified network of over 200 offices across North America, supporting more than 18,000 clients each year. Aerotek is an Allegis Group company, the global leader in workforce and business solutions. To learn more, visit: Aerotek.com | 1-888-AEROTEK.

Aerotek offers weekly pay, employee benefits including medical, dental & vision, life insurance, health advocacy and employee assistance programs, a 401(k) plan, and employee discounts.

The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regards to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.

San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance:

Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, for all positions located in the city and county of San Francisco, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.

Massachusetts Lie Detector:

It is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment. An employer who violates this law shall be subject to criminal penalties and civil liability.

Use of Artificial Intelligence (AI):

We may use Artificial Intelligence (AI) to support parts of our hiring process, including sourcing, screening, and evaluating candidates. AI helps assess applications and qualifications, but final decisions are made by our hiring team. By applying, you acknowledge and agree that your application may be reviewed using AI tools.