Manufacturing Associate

ZP Group; Gaithersburg (MD); On-site; USD 50,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive benefits package

401k with ADP

PTO

Paid holidays

Job summary

Piper Companies is seeking a Manufacturing Associate to join a large pharma/biotechnology organization. This is a full-time, on-site role in Gaithersburg, MD.

The position involves operating biopharmaceutical manufacturing equipment, maintaining cGMP records, and performing culture operations including biosafety cabinet work, bioreactor operations, aseptic technique, and harvest. A B.S. in biology/biotech/biochemistry and 1–4+ years in regulated manufacturing are required.

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)

Responsibilities

• Operates bio-pharmaceutical manufacturing equipment such as incubators, bioreactors, filtration and chromatography skids, and single-use mixers
• Records manufacturing activities in cGMP compliant documents
• 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

Skills

cGMP documentation

Aseptic technique

Biosafety Cabinet Operation

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Biology/Biotechnology/Biochemistry

Tools

Incubators

Bioreactors

Depth filtration skids

Chromatography skids

Single-use mixers

Centrifuges

Autoclaves

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.