Manufacturing Support Technician

Vericel® Corporation; Burlington (MA); On-site; USD 33,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

Vericel Corporation in Burlington, MA is seeking a Manufacturing Support Technician to help prepare and deliver materials and equipment for manufacturing in a state‑of‑the‑art cleanroom. You will support operations to ensure safe, efficient, and compliant production that directly impacts patients.

This onsite role runs Sunday to Thursday, 8:00 am to 4:30 pm, with the opportunity to work with cross‑functional teams, maintain accurate documentation, and contribute to continuous improvement in a

Qualifications

• GED or equivalent with 2+ years of cGMP experience.
• Excellent communication skills, written and verbal.
• Organizational and planning skills and the ability to cooperate effectively with others in a team environment.
• Experience with Microsoft Office.

Responsibilities

• Perform sanitization, preparation, and staging of materials, components, consumables, and manufacturing equipment within an ISO Class 7 cleanroom environment.
• Operate sanitization equipment and execute processes to ensure materials are available and compliant for manufacturing operations.
• Prepare, stage, label, and transfer sanitized materials into controlled manufacturing environments following approved procedures.
• Support the development and execution of daily, weekly, and monthly sanitization scheduling.
• Document and review sanitization and material preparation activities in logbooks and other documentation.
• Review completed documentation for accuracy, completeness, and compliance with cGMP and procedural requirements.
• Maintain accurate records of sanitization cycles, equipment usage, and material traceability.
• Support inventory management and material flow activities to ensure timely availability of materials.
• Collaborate with cross‑functional teams to ensure efficient manufacturing operations.
• Identify and elevate equipment, process, quality issues, or continuous improvement initiatives.
• Work independently with general supervision while effectively prioritizing tasks.

Skills

cGMP experience

Excellent communication

Organizational and planning skills

Education

GED or equivalent

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

At Vericel Corporation, we are pioneers in advanced cell therapies for sports medicine and severe burn care, transforming patient lives through cutting‑edge regenerative medicine. Our commitment to innovation, patient‑centered focus, and scientific excellence drives us to develop groundbreaking treatments including MACI (knee cartilage repair), Epicel and Nexobrid (burn care).

Position Summary

Join a team that supports the production of life‑changing cellular therapies. As a Manufacturing Support Technician, you’ll play a critical role in preparing and delivering the materials and equipment needed for manufacturing operations. Working in a state‑of‑the‑art cleanroom environment, you’ll help ensure products are manufactured safely, efficiently, and compliantly with quality standards that directly impact patients’ lives.

Schedule

This position is onsite Sunday – Thursday from 8–4:30pm in our new Burlington, MA office.

Responsibilities

• Perform sanitization, preparation, and staging of materials, components, consumables, and manufacturing equipment within an ISO Class 7 cleanroom environment in accordance with established SOPs, cGMP requirements, and safety regulations.
• Operate sanitization equipment and execute processes to ensure materials are available and compliant for manufacturing operations.
• Prepare, stage, label, and transfer sanitized materials into controlled manufacturing environments following approved procedures.
• Support the development and execution of daily, weekly, and monthly sanitization scheduling.
• Document and review sanitization and material preparation activities in logbooks, and other controlled documentation in compliance with cGMP requirements.
• Review completed documentation for accuracy, completeness, and compliance with cGMP and procedural requirements.
• Maintain accurate records of sanitization cycles, equipment usage, and material traceability.
• Support inventory management and material flow activities to ensure timely availability of materials for manufacturing.
• Partner with Manufacturing, Engineering, Facilities, Materials Management, Quality Assurance (QA), Quality Control (QC), Validation, Process and Analytical Development, and other cross‑functional teams to ensure efficient and compliant manufacturing operations.
• Identify and elevate equipment, process, quality issues, or continuous improvement initiatives to improve quality and efficiency.
• Work independently with general supervision while effectively prioritizing tasks in a dynamic manufacturing environment.
• Demonstrate strong organizational skills, attention to detail, and the ability to work collaboratively within a team‑based setting.
• Practice safe work habits and comply with all company safety policies, procedures, and training requirements.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Basic Qualifications

• GED or equivalent with 2+ years of cGMP experience.
• Excellent communication skills, written and verbal.
• Organizational and planning skills and the ability to cooperate effectively with others in a team environment.
• Experience with Microsoft Office.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience working in an ISO 7 cleanroom environment
• Manufacturing, pharmaceutical, biotechnology, medical device, warehouse, laboratory, or regulated industry experience preferred.

Working Conditions & Physical Demands

• Must be able to stand for up to stand for up to 4+ hours.
• Must be able to lift, carry, push, and pull up to 50 lbs.
• Ability to work 1 weekend day per week.
• Rotating holiday coverage.
• Ability to gown and gain entry to manufacturing areas

Why Vericel?

• Cutting‑Edge Science: Work with a leading regenerative medicine product that is transforming patient care.
• Career Growth: Be a part of a growing organization with opportunities to expand your impact
• Collaborative Culture: Work alongside a team of dedicated professionals who are passionate about improving lives.

The hourly wage range Vericel reasonably and in good faith expects to pay for this position at the time of this posting is $24-26 an hour.

The actual salary offered will be determined based on factors such as the candidate’s qualifications, experience, and skills. Bonus, incentive pay, equity and benefits may be provided in addition to the base compensation listed above.

In accordance with Massachusetts law, Vericel provides the pay range that it reasonably and in good faith expects to pay for a particular and specific employment position at the time of posting or offer. This range is subject to change based on business needs, market conditions, and individual qualifications. Employees and applicants may request the pay range for their position or for a position to which they are applying. Retaliation for making such a request is strictly prohibited.

EEO Statement

All applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to their race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, or protected veteran status and will receive consideration for employment and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability. Vericel Corporation is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. Vericel Corporation is VEVRAA federal contractor and desires priority referrals of protected veterans for job openings at all locations within the state.