Manufacturing Associate I — Impactful Life Sciences Work

TriLink BioTechnologies, part of Maravai LifeSciences; San Diego (CA); On-site; USD 30,307 - 34,440; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive medical plans

HSA/FSA options

Holidays and paid time off

Retirement contributions

RSU grants and employee stock purchase

Job summary

Maravai LifeSciences in San Diego seeks a Manufacturing Associate I to produce research-grade components, buffers, solutions and reagents, operate and maintain equipment, and document actions in our ERP system. You will support a safe, compliant workflow in a cGMP environment and lift up to 50 pounds while collaborating with cross-functional teams to meet production schedules.

We value self-motivation, organizational skills, and a proactive approach to learning.

Qualifications

• 1–3 years of warehousing or manufacturing experience.
• Ability to lift 50 pounds and stand for extended periods.
• Experience with SOPs and safety protocols.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Self-motivated, organized, and able to manage multiple tasks.
• Familiarity with quality-regulated environments is a plus.
• Knowledge of laboratory hazards and hazardous waste disposal methods is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Maintain a safe, clean work environment following cGMP and SOPs.
• Operate, maintain and troubleshoot manufacturing equipment.
• Document production by completing forms, logs, and records.
• Prepare buffers, solutions and reagents for manufacturing teams.
• Receive materials and fulfill production orders.
• Review and edit SOPs and work instructions.
• Operate within an ERP system and support schedule planning.
• Support waste handling and disposal activities as needed.
• Contribute to ongoing training and knowledge updates.

Skills

Warehousing experience

Manufacturing experience

SOPs familiarity

Strong communication skills

Safety awareness

Ability to lift 50 pounds

Self-motivated and organized

Job description

Maravai LifeSciences in San Diego seeks a Manufacturing Associate I to produce research-grade components, buffers, solutions and reagents, operate and maintain equipment, and document actions in our ERP system. You will support a safe, compliant workflow in a cGMP environment and lift up to 50 pounds while collaborating with cross-functional teams to meet production schedules.

We value self-motivation, organizational skills, and a proactive approach to learning.