Manufacturing Associate l - Night shift

Spectraforce Technologies; Harvard (MA); On-site; USD 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

Spectraforce Technologies is seeking a Manufacturing Associate I for its Devens, MA site. The role runs a 6 PM–6 AM shift (Panama Schedule) with a 6‑month duration and potential extension. Training extends 5–8+ weeks with a structured onboarding period.

The associate will perform routine manufacturing operations in a cell therapy environment, following SOPs and batch records, while upholding GMP, safety, and quality requirements and contributing to training others as needed.

Qualifications

• High school diploma with 0–2 years of experience in cGMP bioprocessing manufacturing, cell therapy manufacturing, or related field.
• Bachelor's in a relevant science or engineering discipline is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Perform patient process unit operations and support operations per SOPs and batch records.
• Complete documentation per process transfer, validation protocols, SOPs and batch records.
• Work within safety policies, quality systems, and GMP requirements.

Skills

cGMP knowledge

Aseptic processing

Cleanroom environment

Documentation

Safety compliance

Education

High school diploma

Bachelor's in science/engineering (preferred)

Job description

Job Title: Manufacturing Associate I

Job Duration: 6 months (with potential to extend)

Location: Devens, MA, 01434

Reports To: Manager, Cell Therapy Manufacturing

Shift Schedule: 6 PM to 6 AM (Panama Schedule)

Training Schedule (runs for 5-8+ weeks):

• Week 1: Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.
• Beginning Week 2 (4-8+ weeks): Tuesday - Friday, 1:00 p.m. - 11:00 p.m.

Purpose and Scope of Position

Looking for an Associate within Manufacturing that brings enthusiasm, intellectual curiosity, scientific rigor, and a desire to help drive novel programs. The candidate must be goal‑oriented, flexible, and able to work efficiently with safety and quality in mind. We are searching for enthusiastic and innovative individuals with a good understanding of good manufacturing practices to support routine manufacturing operations for Cell Therapy.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Performing patient process unit operations and support operations described in standard operating procedures and batch records.
• Completing documentation required by process transfer protocols, validation protocols, standard operating procedures, and batch records.
• Performing tasks in a manner consistent with the safety policies, quality systems, and GMP requirements.
• Completing training assignments to ensure the necessary technical skills and knowledge.
• Assisting in setting up manufacturing areas and equipment/fixtures.
• Perform facility and equipment commissioning activities.
• Training others on SOPs and work instructions to successfully complete manufacturing operations.
• Executing daily unit operations schedule that includes people, product, and material flow across multiple shifts.
• Work in a cleanroom environment and perform aseptic processing; maintain manufacturing environmental conditions (non‑viable particulate and viable microbial levels per controlled area classification specifications) by performing area disinfection regimen as required to meet global Health Authority requirements.

Required Competencies

Education:

• High school diploma and 0‑2 years of experience in cGMP bioprocessing manufacturing, cell therapy manufacturing, or relevant experience.
• Bachelor's in a relevant science or engineering discipline is preferred.

Experience:

• Driven and motivated individual to learn and execute Cell Therapy Manufacturing operations.
• Must have the ability to work assigned shift (Day, Night, Weekends and/or Holidays).
• Must be able to work in a cleanroom environment and perform aseptic processing.
• Must be comfortable being exposed to human blood components.
• Must be able to be in close proximity to strong magnets.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Knowledge of cGMP regulations and FDA guidance applicable to biologics and cell therapy manufacturing is preferred.

Physical Demands

• Stand and Walk: Required to stand/walk while operating manufacturing/computer equipment for several hours at a time, throughout the day.
• Carrying weight, Pushing, Pulling, Lifting: Required to carry, lift, push, and/or pull up to 50 pounds several times a day while handling production equipment and/or materials.
• Climb: Required to climb (use of stepladders in production areas, or stairwells) several times a day.
• Bend and Kneel: Required to bend or kneel several times a day.
• Overhead Work: Required to perform overhead reaching during handling of production materials/files/supplies up to 25 pounds several times a day, throughout the day.
• Moving Head and Neck: Required movement of head/neck while using computer applications and handling of production equipment and materials several times a day, throughout the day.
• Twisting: Required movement of twisting waist while setting up equipment several times a day, throughout the day.
• Repetitive Use: Required repetitive use of arms/wrists/hands while setting up equipment and processing several times a day, throughout the day.
• PPE Requirement: Will be required to wear personal protective equipment (PPE) and other cleanroom garments daily. This may include, but not limited to: safety shoes, safety glasses, aprons, face shields, lab coats, full‑body gowns, hairnets, gloves, and hearing protection.