Manufacturing Associate

Zachary Piper Solutions; Gaithersburg (MD); On-site; USD 50,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive benefits package

Job summary

Piper Companies in Gaithersburg, MD, is seeking a Manufacturing Associate to join a large pharma/biotech organization for an onsite, full-time role.

You will operate bioreactors and other equipment, follow cGMP records, perform culture operations, and conduct basic analytical testing, with a starting salary of $50,000 to $80,000 plus comprehensive benefits.

Qualifications

• B.S. in Biology, Biotechnology, Biochemistry, or related scientific field.
• 1–4+ years of experience in regulated manufacturing upstream or downstream.
• Basic knowledge of cell culture operations, including Biosafety Cabinet Operation, Bioreactor Operations, aseptic technique, and harvest.
• Basic knowledge of chromatography, filtration, and basic analytical testing (e.g., Protein concentration, osmolarity, pH etc.)

Responsibilities

• Operates bio-pharmaceutical manufacturing equipment such as incubators, bioreactors, chromatography skids, single-use mixers, centrifuges, autoclaves, tanks, and testing instruments.
• Records manufacturing activities clearly and accurately within cGMP documents and regulatory requirements.
• Performs culture operations including Biosafety Cabinet Operation, Bioreactor Operations, aseptic technique, and harvest.
• Performs chromatography, filtration, and basic analytical testing and raw material weigh-out and media/buffer preparation.

Education

B.S. in Biology, Biotechnology, Biochemistry, or related scientific field

Tools

Bioreactors

Autoclaves

cGMP documentation

Job description

Piper Companies is looking for a Manufacturing Associate to join a large pharma biotechnology organization. This is a full-time position and onsite in Gaithersburg, MD.

Essential Duties of the Manufacturing Associate:

• Operates bio-pharmaceutical manufacturing equipment such as: incubators, stainless steel and disposable bioreactors, depth filtration skids, chromatography skids, single-use mixers, centrifuges, washers, autoclaves, tanks, and in-process testing instruments.
• Records manufacturing activities clearly and accurately within approved current good manufacturing practices (cGMP) documents and regulatory requirements.
• Performs culture operations including Biosafety Cabinet Operation, Bioreactor Operations, aseptic technique, and harvest.
• Performs chromatography, filtration, and basic analytical testing (e.g., Protein concentration, osmolarity, pH etc.) as well as raw material weigh-out and media/buffer preparation.

Qualifications of the Manufacturing Associate:

• B.S. in Biology, Biotechnology, Biochemistry, or related scientific field
• 1-4+ years of experience in regulated manufacturing upstream or downstream.
• Basic knowledge of cell culture operations, including Biosafety Cabinet Operation, Bioreactor Operations, aseptic technique, and harvest.
• Basic knowledge of chromatography, filtration, and basic analytical testing (e.g., Protein concentration, osmolarity, pH etc.)

Compensation for the Manufacturing Associate:

• $50,000 - $80,000 (based on experience)
• Comprehensive benefit package; Cigna Medical, Cigna Dental, Vision, 401k w/ ADP, PTO, paid holidays, Sick Leave as required by law, paid holidays

This job opens for applications on 9/23/2026. Applications for this job will be accepted for at least 30 days from the posting date.