Manufacturing Associate

Aequor; Vacaville (CA); On-site; USD 40,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A biotech company in Vacaville, California, is seeking a Manufacturing Associate responsible for the manufacture of therapeutic proteins under cGMP conditions. This entry-level role includes setting up and operating equipment, monitoring production processes, and performing basic laboratory tasks. Candidates should have a High School Diploma or equivalent, with a preference for those with studies in a science-related discipline. Prior manufacturing experience is preferred, along with strong decision-making and critical thinking skills.

Qualifications

• 0-3 years’ experience; some prior experience in a manufacturing setting preferred.
• Proven logic and decision-making abilities.
• Critical thinking skills.

Responsibilities

• Set up, operate equipment, and monitor production processes.
• Attain qualification for all assigned tasks.
• Perform basic laboratory tasks, such as monitor pH and conductivity.
• Perform material movements and transfer raw materials.
• Maintain facility and equipment through routine cleaning.
• Administrative tasks such as attending meetings and shift exchange.

Skills

Logic and decision-making abilities

Critical thinking skills

Education

High School Diploma or Equivalent, AS/BS preferred

Science related discipline

Job description

Job Title: Manufacturing Associate - Biotech

Duration: 12 Months

Shifts and Hours schedule

Upstream Day Shift: 6am - 7pm

Upstream Night Shift: 6pm - 7am

Downstream Day Shift: 6:30am - 7:30pm

Downstream Night Shift: 6:30pm - 7:30am

- These roles follow a 3-4-3 shift pattern

Responsibilities

The Manufacturing Associate is responsible for the manufacture of therapeutic proteins (API) under cGMP conditions. Level I associates are expected to execute process recipes, follow written procedures (SOPs), monitor equipment and processes, perform basic laboratory tasks, including pH, conductivity, sampling, and conduct routine sanitization tasks to maintain facility and equipment. They are expected to attain a basic understanding of cGMP compliance while training under close supervision, demonstrating aseptic techniques in handling of products and materials.

• 40% Set up, operate equipment, and monitor production processes, including clean-in-place (CIP) and steam-in-place (SIP) operations and report production in written and electronic documents in accordance with good manufacturing practice (GMPs) and good documentation procedures (GDPs), review documentation as appropriate
• 20% Attain qualification for all assigned tasks and maintain individual training plan
• 10% Perform basic laboratory tasks, such as monitor pH, conductivity, test product samples, etc.
• 10% Perform material movements, transfer raw materials and chemicals into, out of, across the production areas.
• 10% Maintain facility and equipment through routine cleaning and sanitization, support 6S programs
• 10% Administrative tasks – attending shift exchange, meetings, sending/receiving emails, participating in projects, perform other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or Equivalent minimum AS/BS preferred
• Preferred area of study: Science related discipline
• 0-3 years’ experience; some prior experience in a manufacturing setting preferred.
• Proven logic and decision-making abilities, critical thinking skills