Manufacturing Technician

Actalent; San Diego (CA); On-site; USD 32,000 - 40,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental & vision

401(k) Retirement Plan

Life Insurance

Disability Insurance

PTO / Paid Time Off

Job summary

Actalent in San Diego, CA is seeking a Manufacturing Technician to support reagent process development and transfer activities in a regulated biotech environment. You will perform wet lab tasks, reagent preparation, sample testing, and meticulous documentation following SOPs and GMP/GDP requirements.

This onsite contract role offers hands‑on experience with next‑generation sequencing products, collaboration with process development, manufacturing, and quality teams, and routine recording of

Qualifications

• 1–2 years of laboratory experience in biotechnology/pharma/diagnostics environments.

Responsibilities

• Execute wet lab activities including reagent preparation, sample handling, and testing to support reagent production.
• Follow SOPs and lab protocols to ensure accurate and consistent experiments.
• Support process transfer by conducting experiments, collecting data, and documenting results for reagent production.
• Assist with process verification by performing procedures, recording observations, and supporting data review.
• Maintain complete documentation including batch records and notebooks in GMP/GDP compliance.
• Ensure adherence to GMP, GDP, and ISO quality standards.
• Collaborate with process development, manufacturing and quality teams on lab studies and experiments.
• Support manufacturing teams to implement and refine reagent production processes.
• Contribute to quality control testing and documentation practices.
• Participate in cross‑functional interactions to support technology transfer and production activities.

Skills

Laboratory experience

Wet lab

SOPs & GMP/GDP

Documentation

Team collaboration

Independence

Attention to detail

Regulated environment

Process transfer support

Biotech/manufacturing operations

Safety compliance

Education

Associate or Bachelor in Biology/Biotech/C Chemistry

Job description

Job Title: Manufacturing TechnicianJob Description

The Manufacturing Technician supports reagent process development and transfer activities by executing laboratory and manufacturing tasks related to reagent production. This role focuses on wet lab work, including reagent preparation, sample processing, testing, and documentation, while following established standard operating procedures (SOPs) and quality standards. The technician collaborates closely with process development, manufacturing, and quality teams to help transfer and verify processes that support next-generation sequencing products. This position offers hands‑on experience in a regulated biotech environment and contributes directly to cutting‑edge molecular diagnostics and sequencing technologies.

Responsibilities

• Execute wet lab activities such as reagent preparation, solution preparation, sample handling, and testing in support of reagent production processes.

• Follow established SOPs and laboratory protocols to perform experiments accurately and consistently.

• Support process transfer activities by executing experiments, collecting data, and documenting results for reagent production processes.

• Assist with process verification efforts by performing laboratory procedures, recording observations, and supporting data review.

• Maintain accurate and complete documentation, including batch records, laboratory notebooks, and manufacturing records, in compliance with GMP and GDP requirements.

• Ensure all work adheres to Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP), Good Documentation Practices (GDP), and relevant ISO or quality standards.

• Support reagent process development activities by collaborating with scientists and process development personnel on laboratory studies and experiments.

• Work closely with manufacturing teams to help implement and refine reagent production processes.

• Collaborate with quality teams to support quality control testing and ensure compliance with established quality standards.

• Follow structured procedures and documentation expectations in a fast‑paced biotech environment.

• Contribute to process improvement efforts by providing feedback on laboratory workflows, documentation practices, and reagent production processes.

• Perform repetitive laboratory tasks with consistency while maintaining high quality standards.

• Adhere to all safety, quality, and regulatory requirements while working in laboratory and manufacturing areas.

• Participate in cross‑functional interactions with process development, manufacturing, and quality teams to support technology transfer and ongoing production activities.

• Support operations related to reagent production for next‑generation sequencing and molecular diagnostic applications.

Essential Skills

• 1–2 years of laboratory experience, preferably in biotechnology, pharmaceutical, diagnostics, or related life sciences environments.

• Hands‑on wet lab experience performing pipetting, reagent preparation, sample handling, solution preparation, and testing activities.

• Ability to follow laboratory protocols and SOPs accurately and consistently.

• Experience with GMP and GDP documentation, including accurate completion of batch records, laboratory notebooks, and manufacturing records.

• Understanding of basic laboratory practices and techniques in a scientific or regulated environment.

• Experience supporting manufacturing, reagent production, quality control testing, or laboratory operations.

• Strong attention to detail when performing experiments and completing documentation.

• Effective written documentation skills for recording data, results, and observations.

• Ability to follow SOPs and perform repetitive laboratory tasks while maintaining quality standards.

• Ability to work both independently and as part of a collaborative team.

• Familiarity with biotechnology manufacturing processes and reagent production workflows.

• Comfort working in a laboratory and manufacturing environment with structured procedures and documentation expectations.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Associate’s or Bachelor’s degree in Biology, Biotechnology, Biochemistry, Molecular Biology, Chemistry, or a related scientific discipline.

• Exposure to regulated environments such as GMP, ISO, or other quality‑regulated settings is preferred.

• Experience with process transfer support, including executing experiments and collecting data for process development and verification.

• Familiarity with ISO or similar quality standards in a laboratory or manufacturing context.

• Interest in next‑generation sequencing, genomics, and molecular diagnostics technologies.

• Ability to collaborate effectively with process development, manufacturing, and quality teams in a cross‑functional setting.

• Motivation to gain experience in GMP manufacturing and process development within the biotech, diagnostics, or pharmaceutical industries.

• Strong organizational skills to manage multiple tasks and documentation requirements in a fast‑paced environment.

Work Environment

This is a fully onsite position in a collaborative laboratory and manufacturing environment. The role follows a Monday through Friday schedule, working first shift from 8:00 AM to 4:30 PM. The technician works in a fast‑paced biotech setting with structured procedures, defined workflows, and clear documentation expectations. The environment involves close cross‑functional interaction with Process Development, Manufacturing, and Quality teams, providing exposure to reagent process development, technology transfer, and GMP manufacturing operations that support next‑generation sequencing and molecular diagnostics.

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract position based out of San Diego, CA.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $23.25 - $29.00/hr.

Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following:

• Medical, dental & vision
• Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital
• 401(k) Retirement Plan – Pre‑tax and Roth post‑tax contributions available
• Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents)
• Short and long‑term disability
• Health Spending Account (HSA)
• Transportation benefits
• Employee Assistance Program
• Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)

Workplace Type

This is a fully onsite position in San Diego,CA.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Aug 18, 2026.

About Actalent

Actalent is a global leader in engineering and sciences services and talent solutions. We help visionary companies advance their engineering and science initiatives through access to specialized experts who drive scale, innovation and speed to market. With a network of almost 20,000 consultants and 5,000 clients across the U.S., Canada, Asia and Europe, Actalent serves many of the Fortune 500. We are proud to be an Engineering News‑Record (ENR) Top 500 Design Firm for our engineering design services and a ClearlyRated Best of Staffing® winner for both client and talent service.

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