Drug Product Manufacturing Associate I

Argonaut Manufacturing Services Inc.; Carlsbad (CA); On-site; USD 29,000 - 33,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance

Company-Paid Life Insurance (1x Annual

Voluntary Life Insurance Options

Short-Term and Long-Term Disability

FSA & HSA

401(k) Retirement Plan with Company

10 Days of Paid Time Off

10 Paid Holidays Annually

Job summary

Argonaut Manufacturing Services Inc. in Carlsbad, CA seeks a hands-on technician for bulk formulation and sterile filling of liquid injectables under cGMP. Role is on-site, Monday–Friday, 8 hours, with potential overtime and flexible start times.

Requires 1–2 years experience with a high school diploma; a related Bachelor's is preferred. Responsibilities include preparing materials, documenting steps, assisting senior staff, and supporting inspection readiness and continuous improvement efforts

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent with 1–2 years of relevant experience.
• Time management and multi-tasking are essential.
• Effective cross-functional communication within the department.
• Experience in a cGMP contract manufacturing environment is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Perform routine manufacturing tasks under SOPs and cGMP guidelines.
• Prepare material components for manufacturing operations.
• Document steps in production batch records and logbooks.
• Participate in inspection readiness activities.
• Perform basic arithmetic.
• Maintain cleanliness of areas and equipment.
• Assist senior personnel in bulk drug formulation and sterile filling under ISO 7 conditions.
• Assist with sterile filtration activities.
• Assist with sterile filling of multiple solutions using automated equipment.
• Collect and dispose lab wastes per procedures.
• Collaborate in continuous improvement activities.

Skills

Time management

Multi-tasking

Communication

Independent worker

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Bachelor's in Engineering or Life Science preferred

Job description

Corporate Overview

Argonaut Manufacturing Services Inc. is a contract manufacturing organization (CMO) headquartered in Carlsbad, CA. The company is dedicated to serving highly innovative companies in the biopharmaceutical industries. Argonaut is a full service, cost-effective partner, providing complete solutions in the areas of formulation, filling -finish of reagents and consumables. Argonaut provides the quality and regulatory expertise to assure the highest in quality manufacturing and supply chain excellence.

Benefits and Pay Range

• Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
• Company-Paid Life Insurance (1x Annual Salary)
• Voluntary Life Insurance Options
• Short-Term and Long-Term Disability Insurance
• Flexible Spending Account (FSA) & Health Savings Account (HSA)
• 401(k) Retirement Plan with Company Matching
• 10 Days of Paid Time Off (PTO)
• 10 Paid Holidays Annually

The pay range for this position is $21.00 - $24.00 per hour. Actual compensation will be based on factors such as skills, education, experience, and other relevant qualifications.

Position Overview

The purpose of this position is to perform tasks and operations relevant to the bulk formulation and/or filling operations required for sterile production of liquid injectable pharmaceutical products under cGMP regulations in Drug Product Manufacturing.

This role is 100% On-Site, Monday - Friday, 8 hours/day (excluding lunch break). Overtime, weekends and holidays may be required. Flexible start time between 7:00 am - 9:00 am with a consistent schedule.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Perform various routine manufacturing tasks under the direction of internal SOP's and cGMP guidelines
• Prepare material components for manufacturing operations
• Document steps clearly and completely in production batch records, logbooks and other controlled forms
• Participate in inspection readiness activities
• Perform basic arithmetic and algebraic computation
• Maintain cleanliness of areas and equipment
• Assist senior level personnel in bulk drug formulation using a variety of lab equipment including mixers, balances, pH meters, etc., gowned in accordance with Class C (ISO 7) conditions
• Assist senior level personnel in sterile filtration activities, gowned in accordance with Class C (ISO 7) conditions
• Assist senior level personnel in sterile filling of a multitude of solutions including drug product, media, buffers, using an automated filling and closing machine, gowned in accordance with Class C (ISO 7) conditions
• Collect and dispose of lab wastes according to established procedures
• Collaborate in continuous improvement activities

Education and Experience Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent with 1 - 2 years relevant experience is required, a Bachelor's in an Engineering discipline or Life Science field preferred
• Time and project management skills with the ability to multi-task are essential
• Must be able to effectively communicate within department and cross-functionally with other divisions
• High level of personal and professional integrity and trustworthiness with a strong work ethic and the ability to work independently with minimal direction
• Experience in a growth-oriented, cGMP contract manufacturing organization with a focus on compliant execution of business, is a plus

Argonaut Manufacturing Services, Inc. is proud to be an equal opportunity employer committed to providing employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age or disability, or any other class protected by Federal, State or local laws. Argonaut complies with all employment eligibility verification requirements of the Immigration and Nationality Act and all must have the authorization to work in the US.