Manufacturing Process Technician I - 176973 - 177140

Piper Companies; Elkridge (MD); On-site; USD 37,000 - 41,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical

Dental

Vision

401K

Sick Leave

Job summary

Piper Companies is seeking a Manufacturing Process Technician I in the Howard County, MD area for a fully onsite role. The technician will support aseptic processing, cell culture, filtration, purification and fill-finish activities in a GMP-regulated cleanroom environment.

Qualifications include HS diploma with biotech coursework or AA/BS degrees, and hands-on experience with manufacturing operations, batch records, and quality systems.

Qualifications

• Work in GMP-regulated cleanrooms with gowning.
• Perform manufacturing tasks with limited oversight and maintain safety and quality standards.
• Complete batch records and production documentation per SOPs and regulatory requirements.

Responsibilities

• Execute manufacturing activities in GMP cleanrooms, including aseptic processing, cell culture, filtration, purification, and fill-finish support.
• Prepare, sterilize, stage, and manage materials, consumables, and equipment for production operations.
• Perform equipment setup, cleaning, sanitization, maintenance, and monitoring to ensure readiness.

Skills

GMP Environment

Aseptic Processing

Cell Culture

Process Operations

Documentation

Education

HS Diploma with biotech cert

AA Degree in related field

BS/BA in related field

Tools

Filtration Systems

Sterilization Equipment

Job description

Piper Companies is currently looking for a Manufacturing Process Technician I in the Howard County, MD area to work a fully onsite role. This Manufacturing Process Technician I will join a will join a global organization focused on advancing innovative solutions within a highly regulated industry.

Responsibilities for the Manufacturing Process Technician I:

• Execute manufacturing activities in a GMP-regulated cleanroom environment, including aseptic processing, cell culture, filtration, purification, and fill-finish support.
• Prepare, sterilize, stage, and manage materials, consumables, and equipment required for production operations.
• Perform equipment setup, cleaning, sanitization, maintenance, and monitoring activities to ensure operational readiness and compliance.
• Complete and review batch records, production documentation, and quality system records in accordance with SOPs and regulatory requirements.
• Support inventory management, sample submission, waste handling, and cross-functional manufacturing initiatives to maintain efficient and compliant operations.

Qualifications for the Manufacturing Process Technician I:

• Ability to work in controlled manufacturing environments, including ISO Class 5 and ISO Class 6 cleanrooms while adhering to gowning requirements.
• Capable of independently performing a substantial portion of manufacturing operations with limited oversight while maintaining compliance with safety and quality standards.
• Hands-on experience with several of the following bioprocessing activities:
  • Cell culture operations
  • Upstream manufacturing processes
  • Harvest preparation and execution
  • Cell culture supernatant purification
  • Viral filtration and removal procedures
  • Filter integrity testing, filter cleaning/sanitization, and filter purification
• Education requirements:
  • High School Diploma and certification through accredited biotechnology instruction and 2+ years relevant experience
  • AA Degree in a related field and 1+ years relevant experience
  • BS/BA Degree in a related field

Compensation for the Manufacturing Process Technician I:

• Hourly Rate: $27-30/hr based on professional experience
• Comprehensive Benefits: Medical, Dental, Vision, 401K, and Sick Leave as required by law

Keywords:

Manufacturing Associate, Senior Manufacturing Associate, Manufacturing Technician, Bioprocess Technician, Process Technician, Bioprocess Associate, Production Associate, GMP Manufacturing Associate, Cell Culture Technician, Upstream Manufacturing Associate, Downstream Manufacturing Associate, Fill-Finish Technician, Aseptic Manufacturing Technician, Biologics Manufacturing Associate, Process Operations Technician, Pharmaceutical Manufacturing Technician, Manufacturing Specialist.

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