Manufacturing Associate

Global Life Science Hub; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 35,817 - 55,104; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

401(k)

Vision insurance

Job summary

A biopharmaceutical company in Chicago is seeking Manufacturing Associates at various experience levels to support their operational expansion. Responsibilities include material handling, fermentation processes, and maintaining cGMP standards. The role offers competitive pay of $26–40/hr, medical insurance, 401(k), and vision insurance. Relocation support is available for non-local hires.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 1 year of experience for Manufacturing Associate I.
• 2-4 years of experience for Manufacturing Associate II.
• 5+ years in biopharma for Manufacturing Associate III.

Responsibilities

• Weighing and dispensing materials.
• Operating filtration systems.
• Inoculating cell cultures.
• Conducting fermentation and harvest processes.
• Managing chromatography columns.
• Performing in-process tests.
• Preparing media and buffer solutions.
• Completing Batch Records accurately.
• Ensuring cleanroom standards are met.

Skills

Experience in biopharma sector

Material weighing and dispensing

Operating filtration systems

Conducting fermentation processes

pH and conductivity testing

Documenting in cGMP standards

Job description

Global Life Science Hub is excited to collaborate with an innovative biopharmaceutical company leading advancements in cutting‑edge drug delivery technologies. Following two recent FDA approvals, they are gearing up for substantial growth. By 2026, they will launch new internal manufacturing facilities that will triple their production capacity, driving a significant operational expansion.

To support this next phase, we are recruiting 6 Manufacturing Associates at multiple experience levels to help meet the increasing demands of DS and DP manufacturing.

Positions Available

• Manufacturing Associate I: Minimum of 1 year of experience in the biopharma sector.
• Manufacturing Associate II: 2‑4 years of experience in biopharma manufacturing.
• Manufacturing Associate III: 5+ years in biopharma manufacturing.

Position Information

• Location: City of Chicago
• Compensation: $26–40/hr, with relocation support for non‑local hires
• Shift Pattern: Monday – Friday: 1st, 2nd and 3rd Shift

Key Responsibilities

• Weighing and dispensing materials
• Operating filtration systems
• Inoculating mammalian or cytokine cell cultures
• Conducting fermentation and harvest processes
• Managing chromatography columns and TFF procedures
• Performing in‑process tests, including pH, conductivity, spectrophotometry, osmometry, cell counts, etc.
• Preparing media and buffer solutions
• Completing Batch Records and other cGMP documents accurately and promptly
• Removing and disposing of used materials from the manufacturing area
• Ensuring that cleanroom standards are consistently met within manufacturing spaces
• Reporting any non‑conformance or incidents to the Supervisor during shifts
• Assisting with technology transfer from Process Development to cGMP Manufacturing
• Adhering to safety, cGMP, and company policies and procedures
• Carrying out additional tasks as assigned

Benefits

• Medical insurance
• 401(k)
• Vision insurance