Manufacturing Associate

Katalyst-Healthcares-; Portsmouth (NH); On-site; USD 52,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Creative Solutions Services, LLC is seeking an Upstream Manufacturing Technician to support biopharmaceutical manufacturing operations in a GMP environment. The role involves media preparation, inoculum preparation, sampling, and related production tasks, with emphasis on safety and quality adherence.

Qualifications include a high school diploma or GED (associate/bachelor preferred) and 0–2 years in manufacturing, lab, or pharma/biotech settings.

Qualifications

• Follow written procedures and instructions precisely.
• Demonstrate strong attention to detail in all tasks.
• Communicate effectively with team members and supervisors.
• Collaborate well with others to meet production goals.
• Proficient with basic computer entries and record-keeping.
• Work in a GMP/cleanroom environment following safety protocols.

Responsibilities

• Perform media preparation, inoculum preparation, and sampling activities.
• Follow SOPs and GMP guidelines.
• Complete production documentation accurately.
• Operate and clean manufacturing equipment.
• Maintain a clean and safe work environment.
• Work effectively with the manufacturing team to meet production goals.

Skills

SOP adherence

Attention to detail

Communication

Teamwork

Basic computing

GMP cleanroom

Education

High School Diploma or GED

AS/BAS in Life Sciences preferred

Job description

Job Summary

The Upstream Manufacturing Technician supports biopharmaceutical manufacturing operations by performing media preparation, inoculum preparation, sampling, and other production activities. This role requires working in a GMP manufacturing environment while following safety and quality procedures.

Responsibilities

• Perform media preparation, inoculum preparation, and sampling activities.
• Follow Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) and GMP guidelines.
• Complete production documentation accurately.
• Operate and clean manufacturing equipment.
• Maintain a clean and safe work environment.
• Work effectively with the manufacturing team to meet production goals.

Education & Experience

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• Associate's or Bachelor's degree in Life Sciences or a related field is preferred.
• 0–2 years of manufacturing, laboratory, or pharmaceutical/biotech experience preferred.

Required Skills

• Ability to follow written procedures and instructions.
• Strong attention to detail.
• Good communication and teamwork skills.
• Basic computer skills.
• Ability to work in a GMP/cleanroom environment.