Manufacturing Associate II - 1744 - 175159

ZP Group; Gaithersburg (MD); On-site; USD 52,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, Vision (through Cigna

401k

Sick leave

PTO

Holidays

Job summary

Piper Health and Sciences in Gaithersburg, MD is seeking a skilled Manufacturing Associate II to support downstream processing in a biopharmaceutical setting. The role involves operating and maintaining downstream equipment, performing chromatography and filtration, and ensuring cleanroom compliance.

The position requires 3+ years in GMP environments with at least 1 year in downstream manufacturing, plus a Bachelor's degree. Competitive salary and comprehensive benefits are offered.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of GMP experience in biotechnology or pharmaceutical settings.
• At least 1 year in downstream manufacturing and purification steps.
• Experience with chromatography, filtration, and aseptic processing.

Responsibilities

• Execute drug product manufacturing following GMP guidelines.
• Prepare buffers and media for downstream processing.
• Operate chromatography systems for protein purification.
• Perform tangential flow filtration and viral filtration.
• Carry out aseptic processing in a clean room with contamination controls.
• Maintain accurate GMP-compliant documentation of activities.
• Troubleshoot equipment issues in downstream processing.

Skills

GMP experience

Downstream manufacturing

Chromatography

Filtration techniques

Aseptic processing

cGMP knowledge

Education

Bachelor's degree in science

Job description

Piper Health and Sciences is seeking a skilled and motivated Manufacturing Associate II to join a biopharmaceutical company in the Gaithersburg, MD area. The Manufacturing Associate II is a crucial role in supporting the downstream manufacturing team. This position involves operating and maintaining downstream processing equipment, performing filtration and chromatography techniques and supporting production activities in a cleanroom environment.

Responsibilities of the Manufacturing Associate II:

• Execute manufacturing of drug product following GMP guidelines
• Perform buffer and media preparation for downstream processing.
• Operate and maintain chromatography systems for protein purification.
• Conduct tangential flow filtration (TFF) and viral filtration to ensure product purity.
• Perform aseptic processing in a clean room environment, adhering to strict contamination control measures.
• Maintain accurate documentation of manufacturing activities in compliance with GMP regulations.
• Troubleshoot and resolve issues related to downstream processing equipment.

Qualifications of the Manufacturing Associate II:

• 3+ years of professional experience working in a GMP environment (Biotechnology or Pharmaceutical organization) with 1+ years of experience working in downstream manufacturing
• Experience performing chromatography, filtration techniques, aseptic processing, TFF (tangential flow filtration)
• Experience demonstrating aseptic technique and ability to work in a BSC (biological safety cabinet)
• Understanding of cGMP (current Good Manufacturing Practices)
• Bachelor's degree in science related field

Compensation for the Manufacturing Associate II:

• Salary: $52,000 - $80,000 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 9/14/2026. Applications for this job will be accepted for at least 30 days from the posting date.

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