Manufacturing Associate

Piper Companies; Gaithersburg (MD); On-site; USD 50,000 - 61,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

Dental benefits

Vision benefits

401k

PTO

Holidays

Job summary

A leading biopharmaceutical organization is seeking a Manufacturing Associate in Gaithersburg, MD. The role involves supporting upstream and downstream bioprocessing activities to ensure safe and compliant production of biologics. Ideal candidates should have a Bachelor’s degree in a science-related field and possess strong wet lab skills, including cell culture and chromatography. The compensation ranges from $50,000 to $61,000 annually, with comprehensive benefits including medical and 401k.

Qualifications

• 0-2 years of experience in a manufacturing or regulated laboratory setting.
• Experience with buffer and solution preparation in an academic or GMP setting.
• Understanding of upstream/downstream operations and aseptic techniques.

Responsibilities

• Execute upstream operations such as media/buffer prep and tank sterilization.
• Support downstream activities including centrifugation, filtration, and chromatography.
• Perform equipment setup, calibration checks, and routine maintenance.

Skills

Wet lab skills

Cell culture

HPLC

UPLC

UV-Vis

Chromatography

Gel electrophoresis

Pipetting

DNA/RNA extractions

PCR

Protein concentration

Documentation

Teamwork

Education

Bachelor’s degree in a science related field

Job description

Piper Companies is seeking a Manufacturing Associate to support a leading biopharmaceutical organization out of the Gaithersburg, MD area. The Manufacturing Associate will support upstream and downstream bioprocessing activities to ensure safe, compliant, and efficient production of biologics.

Responsibilities of the Manufacturing Associate:

• Execute upstream operations such as media/buffer prep, tank sterilization, bioreactor inoculation, cell culture monitoring, and sampling
• Support downstream activities including centrifugation, filtration (TFF/UFDF), chromatography, column packing, and harvest operations
• Perform equipment setup, calibration checks, cleaning (CIP/SIP), and routine maintenance on bioprocess equipment
• Follow batch records, SOPs, work instructions, and GMP documentation requirements

Qualifications of the Manufacturing Associate:

• 0-2 years of experience in a manufacturing or regulated laboratory setting
• Strong wet lab skills – cell culture, HPLC, UPLC, UV-Vis, chromatography, gel electrophoresis, pipetting, DNA/RNA extractions, PCR, protein concentration and other analytical chemistry lab techniques
• Experience with buffer and solution preparation in an academic or GMP setting
• Understanding of upstream/downstream operations and aseptic techniques
• Strong documentation, written communication skills and ability to work with a team
• Understanding of GMP manufacturing
• Bachelor’s degree in a science related field

Compensation for the Manufacturing Associate:

• Salary: $50,000 - $61,000 annually, commensurate with experience
• Comprehensive Benefits: Medical, Dental, Vision (through Cigna), 401k, Sick leave required as by law, PTO, Holidays

This job opens for applications on 2/13/2026. Applications for this job will be accepted for at least 30 days from the posting date.