Manufacturing Associate - 172008

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

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive benefits package

401k/ADP offerings

Paid holidays and PTO

Job summary

Piper Companies is seeking a Manufacturing Associate for a full-time, onsite role in Gaithersburg, MD. The position supports biopharmaceutical manufacturing operations and requires strong adherence to cGMP and aseptic techniques.

The role involves operating equipment across upstream/downstream processes, maintaining accurate records, and performing culture, chromatography, and analytical testing tasks. A BS in a life science and 1–4+ years of regulated manufacturing experience are preferred.

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, 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 skids, chromatography skids, single-use mixers, centrifuges, washers, autoclaves, tanks, and testing instruments.
• Records manufacturing activities clearly and accurately in 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 material prep.

Skills

cGMP documentation

Aseptic technique

Protein concentration

Cell culture knowledge

Education

B.S. in Biology/related field

Tools

Biosafety Cabinet

Bioreactors

Chromatography

Filtration

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 7/10/2026. Applications for this job will be accepted for at least 30 days from the posting date.

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