Life Sciences Manufacturing Associate II — 2nd Shift

ACTalent; San Diego (CA); On-site; USD 32,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

Actalent is seeking a Manufacturing Associate II for the 2nd shift in San Diego, CA. This hands-on role supports formulation, filling, packaging, and QC activities to produce reagents, buffers, and consumables used in life sciences.

You will work on up to 50-liter batches, follow SOPs, and contribute to continuous improvement while collaborating with QA, R&D, and engineering teams. Contract-to-Hire with strong growth prospects in a modern facility.

Qualifications

• Degree in biology, chemistry, biochemistry, molecular biology or related field, or equivalent industry experience.
• 1+ years in manufacturing, lab operations, or reagent production in life sciences.
• Experience with reagent preparation, buffer formulation, or chemical solution prep.
• Follows SOPs, batch records, and manufacturing documentation.
• Familiar with quality control processes in regulated manufacturing.
• Experience with pH meters, conductivity meters, and UV-Vis spectrophotometers.
• Strong troubleshooting, analytical, and documentation skills.
• Ability to work independently and in a team.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office.

Responsibilities

• Perform manufacturing operations for reagents, buffers, and consumables per approved procedures.
• Prepare and formulate buffer solutions and reagents up to 50 liters.
• Support filling, packaging, labeling, and kit assembly.
• Perform quality control testing and verify product specifications.
• Troubleshoot formulation, filling, packaging, and analytical issues; recommend corrective actions.
• Collect, document, and analyze manufacturing and quality data.
• Complete production work orders; ensure finished goods enter inventory.
• Maintain batch records, SOPs, and work instructions; pursue process improvements.

Skills

Reagent preparation

Buffer formulation

Laboratory operations

Quality control

SOPs & batch records

Analytical skills

Documentation

Microsoft Office

Team collaboration

Education

Associate degree in Biology or Chemistry

Bachelor's degree in Biochemistry or Molecular Biology

Tools

pH meters

Conductivity meters

UV-Vis spectrophotometer

Job description

Actalent is seeking a Manufacturing Associate II for the 2nd shift in San Diego, CA. This hands-on role supports formulation, filling, packaging, and QC activities to produce reagents, buffers, and consumables used in life sciences.

You will work on up to 50-liter batches, follow SOPs, and contribute to continuous improvement while collaborating with QA, R&D, and engineering teams. Contract-to-Hire with strong growth prospects in a modern facility.