Manufacturing Associate

Actalent; Frederick (MD); On-site; USD 28,000 - 29,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental & vision

401(k) Plan

Life Insurance

Paid time off

Job summary

Actalent seeks a Manufacturing Technician - Staging to assist in production and quality control testing of raw materials for the Transplant Diagnostics unit. You will help with dispensing reagents, labeling, packaging, and inventory management on a first/second shift in Frederick, MD.

The role requires lab experience, familiarity with GMP, and the ability to handle biological and chemical reagents while maintaining lab data confidentiality. Onsite work only.

Qualifications

• High School diploma with at least one year of lab experience.
• Knowledge of lab procedures and practices.
• Proficiency in reading and following written procedures.

Responsibilities

• Assist with dispensing reagents and preparing buffers according to SOPs.
• Print labels and label bottles, vials and boxes.
• Package, seal and scan assays for tracking.
• Support multiple product lines and shift tasks as needed.
• Maintain inventory storage and monitor supplies securely.
• Set up and operate moderately complex equipment.
• Maintain lab data confidentiality and follow schedules.

Skills

GMP knowledge

Staging experience

Inventory management

Organization

SOP reading

Biological reagents handling

Chemical reagents handling

Production support

Education

High School Diploma

Lab experience

Science AS/BS advantageous

Tools

Microsoft Word

Excel

Job description

Job Title: Manufacturing Technician-StaggingJob Description

The Manufacturing Technician-Stagging is responsible for assisting with all aspects of production and quality control testing of raw and process materials for the Transplant Diagnostics business.

Responsibilities

• Ensure quality assay manufacturing by following standard procedures for dispensing biological reagents, reagent and buffer preparation.

• Print labels and label bottles, vials, and boxes.

• Package, seal, and scan assays.

• Perform production tasks on different product lines as needed.

• Manage the safe and secure storage and monitoring of inventories, products, and in-house supplies.

• Set up and operate equipment of moderate complexity.

• Update raw material inventories.

• Assist in maintaining a safe work environment.

• Solve problems that may arise in the department.

• Efficiently handle multiple tasks and projects simultaneously.

• Assist the supervisor in all aspects of manufacturing processes.

• Maintain confidentiality of laboratory data and processes.

• Adhere to work schedules as assigned.

• Notify the supervisor or manager of any unsafe conditions and take appropriate corrective actions.

Essential Skills

• Manufacturing experience with an understanding of GMP and production processes.

• Experience in staging and production support.

• Inventory management skills.

• Ability to organize oneself and maintain assigned work schedules.

• Proficiency in reading, understanding, and implementing written laboratory procedures.

• Capability to handle and work with biological and chemical reagents.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• High School diploma with at least one year of laboratory experience.

• Knowledge of laboratory procedures and practices.

• Basic knowledge of Microsoft Word and Excel.

• Science AS or BS degree is advantageous but not required.

Work Environment

Work in a Laboratory/Cleanroom environment. Frequent use of laboratory workstations, low-temperature freezers, and computer workstations. Some lifting of objects, including laboratory instrumentation, weighing up to 35 pounds. The position involves working on a 1st shift from 6 am to 2:30 pm or a 2nd shift from 2 pm to 10:30 pm.

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract position based out of FREDERICK, MD.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $20.00 - $21.09/hr.

Individual compensation offered for this position within this range will depend on many factors, including qualifications, skills, relevant experience, job knowledge, geographic location, internal equity, and other pertinent job-related factors.

Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following:

• Medical, dental & vision
• Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital
• 401(k) Retirement Plan – Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available
• Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents)
• Short and long-term disability
• Health Spending Account (HSA)
• Transportation benefits
• Employee Assistance Program
• Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)

Workplace Type

This is a fully onsite position in FREDERICK,MD.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Sep 1, 2026.

About Actalent

Actalent is a global leader in engineering and sciences services and talent solutions. We help visionary companies advance their engineering and science initiatives through access to specialized experts who drive scale, innovation and speed to market. With a network of almost 20,000 consultants and 5,000 clients across the U.S., Canada, Asia and Europe, Actalent serves many of the Fortune 500. We are proud to be an Engineering News-Record (ENR) Top 500 Design Firm for our engineering design services and a ClearlyRated Best of Staffing winner for both client and talent service.

The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regard to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.

If you would like to request a reasonable accommodation, such as the modification or adjustment of the job application process or interviewing process due to a disability, please email [e-mail] for other accommodation options.

San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance: Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, for all positions located in the city and county of San Francisco, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.

Massachusetts Lie Detector: 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.

Use of Artificial Intelligence (AI): We may use Artificial Intelligence (AI) to support parts of our hiring process, including sourcing, screening, and evaluating candidates. AI helps assess applications and qualifications, but final decisions are made by our hiring team. By applying, you acknowledge and agree that your application may be reviewed using AI tools.