Cleanroom Technician

Actalent; Plymouth (MN); On-site; USD 24,000 - 34,000; Full time

Job summary

Actalent in Plymouth, MN is seeking a Cleanroom Technician to join a state-of-the-art manufacturing environment building biological medical devices derived from porcine liver. The role requires standing for long periods and handling porcine livers weighing 5–15 pounds, with a two-week build/non-build cycle and overtime during production weeks.

During build weeks you will receive, trim livers, decellularize tissue, prepare components, sterilize the clean room, and follow SOPs.

Qualifications

• Experience working within a clean room setting for at least 6 months.
• Associates Degree in a medical or science field.
• Proficiency in following SOPs in a GMP environment.
• Strong attention to detail.

Responsibilities

• During build weeks, receive and trim porcine livers, scoop and mix solutions, decellularize porcine livers, create and cut specific pieces for devices, sterilize the clean room, and follow SOPs.
• During non-build weeks, work in the cleanroom, perform assembly tasks, sweep floors, clean as needed, update MFR paperwork, and handle other administrative tasks including order receiving and shipping.

Skills

Clean room experience

SOP adherence

Attention to detail

Education

Associates degree in medical or science field

Job description

Job Title: Cleanroom Technician

Job Description

Join a dynamic team as a Cleanroom Technician in a state-of-the-art clean room manufacturing environment. You will play a crucial role in creating biological medical devices derived from porcine liver. The role involves being on your feet for most of the day and handling bins and livers weighing between 5-15 pounds. The position is structured around build and non-build weeks, each with its own set of responsibilities.

Responsibilities

• During build weeks, you will receive and trim porcine livers, scoop and mix solutions, decellularize porcine livers, create and cut specific pieces for devices, sterilize the clean room, and follow SOPs.

• During non-build weeks, you will work in the cleanroom, perform assembly tasks, sweep floors, clean as needed, update MFR paperwork, and handle other administrative tasks including order receiving and shipping.

Essential Skills

• Experience working within a clean room setting for at least 6 months.

• Associates Degree in a medical or science field.

• Proficiency in following SOPs in a GMP environment.

• Strong attention to detail.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Associates degree in a scientific field, preferably biology.

• Experience with porcine or animal tissue in a laboratory setting.

Work Environment

You will work in a newly established facility in Plymouth, MN, where the clean room is still being built out. The team operates in two rotations: one in the cleanroom and the other assisting with shipping, receiving, and R&D duties. The production timeline runs from Monday to the following Tuesday with product shipment. Production weeks involve 40+ hours, while non-production weeks are around 36 hours. Non-build week hours are 8am-4:30pm from Monday to Friday. Build week hours vary, with mandatory overtime resulting in 42-44 hours. The role offers a consistent 40-hour workweek with some overtime, opportunities for advancement to Tech II and Tech III, and the chance to work independently in a smaller group.

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Plymouth, MN.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $21.00 - $21.00/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 job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits available 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)

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Plymouth, MN.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Nov 11, 2026.

Workplace Type

This is a fully onsite position in Plymouth,MN.

About Actalent

Actalent is a global leader in engineering and sciences services and talent solutions. We help visionary companies advance their engineering and science initiatives through access to specialized experts who drive scale, innovation and speed to market. With a network of almost 20,000 consultants and 5,000 clients across the U.S., Canada, Asia and Europe, Actalent serves many of the Fortune 500. We are proud to be an Engineering News-Record (ENR) Top 500 Design Firm for our engineering design services and a ClearlyRated Best of Staffing® winner for both client and talent service.

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