GMP Production Technician - 1st Shift

ACTalent; Frederick (MD); On-site; USD 25,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental & vision

401(k) Retirement Plan

Pre-tax and Roth post-tax options

Life Insurance

Disability insurance

HSA

Transportation benefits

Employee Assistance Program

Time Off / PTO

Job summary

Actalent in Frederick, MD, is hiring a Manufacturing Technician for the 1st shift in our Microbiology Division. You will assist with loading products, checking volumes, ensuring quality, and supporting the manufacturing of agars in a GMP environment.

The role is fully onsite, with a 6:00 a.m. – 2:30 p.m. shift. Training is provided for candidates with minimal experience or those holding an AS/BS in science. Benefits include medical, dental, vision, 401(k), and more.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Ability to comprehend and communicate both written and verbally in English.
• Physical ability to lift up to 50 lbs. and push/pull up to 600 lb. wheeled kettles.
• Ability to stand for approximately 10 hours a day.
• Ability to distinguish colors.

Responsibilities

• Efficiently and safely operate assigned machinery, perform simple maintenance, and report any malfunctioning equipment immediately to the Supervisor or Lead.
• Set up and adjust machines to run at different sizes.
• Obtain correct materials for operational needs from the warehouse or staging area.
• Organize production flow, ensure materials are available, estimate progress of the line, and schedule breaks according to the production time schedule in a safe manner.
• Document work accurately, check personal work for quality and compliance, monitor products for defects, and assist with the inventory process.
• Accurately dispense required additives to media and perform techniques to achieve the correct pH balance. Investigate and resolve possible production failures.
• Follow all written procedures and report any discrepancies in procedures (SOPs, DHRs, etc.) to the Area Supervisor.
• Perform all work activities safely and wear personal protective equipment as required.
• Report property damage and/or safety hazards to the Supervisor, Human Resources, Safety Specialist, or Management immediately.
• Complete production assignments in a timely manner and in accordance with departmental schedules.
• Sign off on DHRs in the proper places and fill in pertinent information as per SOPs.

Skills

Manufacturing

GMP

Production

Production support

Inventory management

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Actalent in Frederick, MD, is hiring a Manufacturing Technician for the 1st shift in our Microbiology Division. You will assist with loading products, checking volumes, ensuring quality, and supporting the manufacturing of agars in a GMP environment.

The role is fully onsite, with a 6:00 a.m. – 2:30 p.m. shift. Training is provided for candidates with minimal experience or those holding an AS/BS in science. Benefits include medical, dental, vision, 401(k), and more.