GMP Manufacturing Associate

Randstad USA; Marlborough (MA); On-site; USD 48,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

3-day weekend

5% shift differential

Drug-free workplace

Job summary

Randstad USA is seeking a Manufacturing Associate II for our Marlborough, MA site. The role involves hands-on bioprocess operations in a cGMP environment, ensuring quality and compliance on a fast-growing mRNA biopharma production line.

You will work with QA/QC, logistics, and process development teams, documenting data and driving continuous improvement using GenAI-enabled tools. This is an on-site opportunity with a 3-day weekend schedule and competitive hourly pay.

Qualifications

• 2+ years hands-on experience in a fast-paced GMP manufacturing environment.
• Solid working knowledge of standard bioprocess unit operations and cleanroom practices.
• Exceptional written, verbal, and organizational skills with attention to detail.
• Proven ability to execute multi-step tasks independently while collaborating across teams.
• Proactive, inquisitive mindset aligned with Bold, Relentless, Curious, and Collaborative values.

Responsibilities

• Operate bioprocess equipment safely and effectively, maintaining process execution and product quality.
• Uphold cGMP standards and internal SOPs with proper gowning and regulatory adherence.
• Collaborate with QA, QC, Logistics, Process Development, and Tech Transfer teams.
• Maintain real-time documentation and contribute to deviation investigations and root-cause analyses.
• Identify operational efficiencies and leverage GenAI and digital tools to improve workflows.

Skills

GMP manufacturing

Bioprocess operations

Cleanroom practices

Documentation

Cross-functional collaboration

Tools

Generative AI tools

Job description

Transform mRNA Science. Shape the Future of Medicine.

Location: Marlborough, MA (On-site)

Role: Manufacturing Associate - INT Commercial Manufacturing

Industry: Biotechnology / mRNA Therapeutics

Key Job Highlights:

• Position: Manufacturing Associate II
• Schedule Benefit: Enjoy a 3-day weekend every week!
• Target Start Date: December 7, 2026
• Experience Required: 2+ years

Why Join Us?

mRNA technology is redefining what is possible in modern healthcare-and the next breakthrough starts on the manufacturing floor.

At our state-of-the-art facility in Marlborough, Massachusetts, we are building a world-class hub for end-to-end clinical and commercial mRNA production. Equipped with advanced cleanroom environments, cutting-edge digital integration, and integrated supply chain systems, our team ensures life-changing medicines reach patients across the globe with uncompromising quality and speed.

We don’t just execute processes—we innovate them. Here, you will collaborate with mission-driven scientists, engineers, and quality leaders while working with modern digital systems—including Generative AI-enabled operational tools designed to streamline workflows, enhance learning, and optimize execution.

If you are energized by high-growth environments and want your daily work to directly impact patients’ lives, this is where you belong.

The Role

As an essential contributor to our Manufacturing team, you will drive the hands-on execution of bioprocess unit operations under current Good Manufacturing Practices (cGMP). You will bridge precise execution with continuous operational improvement, ensuring our mRNA pipeline moves smoothly from clinical stages to commercial delivery.

What You’ll Do

• Execute & Operate: Run advanced bioprocessing equipment safely and effectively, maintaining rigorous oversight of process execution, parameters, and product quality.
• Ensure Compliance & Quality: Uphold stringent adherence to cGMP standards, internal SOPs, gowning protocols, and global regulatory expectations.
• Partner Cross-Functionally: Collaborate closely with QA for plasmid disposition, and coordinate fluidly with QC, Logistics, Process Development, and Tech Transfer teams.
• Document & Investigate: Maintain clear, real-time documentation and process data; contribute clear technical insights to deviation investigations and root-cause analyses.
• Drive Continuous Improvement: Actively identify operational efficiencies and leverage responsible GenAI and digital documentation tools to accelerate knowledge-sharing and workflow effectiveness.

Our Mindset

To thrive here, you think beyond standard job boundaries:

• We behave like owners: The solutions we build are bigger than any checklist.
• We act with dynamic range: Moving seamlessly between big-picture strategy and precise hands-on execution.

What You Bring

• 2+ years of hands-on experience in a fast-paced, dynamic GMP manufacturing environment.
• Solid working knowledge of standard bioprocess unit operations, manufacturing equipment, and cleanroom practices.
• Exceptional written, verbal, and organizational skills with sharp attention to detail.
• Proven ability to execute multi-step tasks independently while collaborating seamlessly across cross-functional teams.
• A proactive, inquisitive mindset—ready to thrive in a culture that is Bold, Relentless, Curious, and Collaborative.

Why You’ll Love Working Here:

• Work-Life Balance: Four 10-hour workdays mean 3 consecutive days off every single week to recharge and pursue what you love outside of work!
• Shift Premium: Earn an additional 5% shift differential on top of a competitive hourly pay rate ($35.00 - $38.00/hr).
• Warm & Inclusive Culture: Join an in-person work environment built on mutual respect, direct mentorship, teamwork, and innovation in a clean, drug-free workplace.

Ready to make your mark on the next generation of medicine?

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Equal Opportunity Employer: Race, Color, Religion, Sex, Sexual Orientation, Gender Identity, National Origin, Age, Genetic Information, Disability, Protected Veteran Status, or any other legally protected group status.

At Randstad, we welcome people of all abilities and want to ensure that our hiring and interview process meets the needs of all applicants. If you require a reasonable accommodation to make your application or interview experience a great one, please contact [e-mail].

Pay offered to a successful candidate will be based on several factors including the candidate's education, work experience, work location, specific job duties, certifications, etc. In addition, Randstad offers a comprehensive benefits package, including: medical, prescription, dental, vision, AD&D, and life insurance offerings, short-term disability, and a 401K plan (all benefits are based on eligibility).

This posting is open for thirty (30) days.

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.