Manufacturing Technician (Drug Substance Manufacturing)

Cambrex Corp.; East Rutherford (NJ); On-site; USD 66,000 - 74,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical coverage

401(k) retirement plan

Paid time off

Job summary

Cambrex is seeking a Manufacturing Technician I–III to maintain GMP suites for drug substance manufacturing, set up, operate, and clean production equipment, and support compliant production. The role requires experience with manufacturing processing equipment, material handling, and GMP operations in drug substance or drug product manufacturing.

You will follow cGMP and GDP practices, document activities with ALCOA, and work both independently and with a team to meet production timelines.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent with experience in regulated environment preferred, or a technical BS with relevant experience.
• This position may be filled at Technician I, II, or III depending on education and skills.

Responsibilities

• Set up, operate, break down and clean production equipment per SOPs.
• Maintain tour/audit-ready cGMP suites for manufacturing activities.
• Execute basic to intermediate scale-up operations in assigned area.
• Follow written procedures and document activities with ALCOA/GDP.
• Perform routine equipment maintenance and basic troubleshooting with guidance.
• Maintain clean production suites and PPE-compliant practices.
• Identify and stock equipment/parts for manufacturing processes.

Skills

cGMP/GDP knowledge

Equipment maintenance

Manufacturing equipment ops

Chemical processing

PPE usage

Reading instructions

Attendance discipline

Communication

Math calculations

Team/Independence

Initiative/detail

Troubleshooting

Time management

Education

High school or BS in technical field

Level I–III Manufacturing Technician based on experience

Job description

Cambrex

Manufacturing Technician (Drug Substance Manufacturing)

Job ID: 2026-5074

Type: Regular Full-Time

# of Openings: 1

Category: Drug Substance Manufacturing

Overview

The Manufacturing Technician will maintain GMP suites for manufacturing activities by properly setting up, breaking down, operating, and cleaning production equipment for both GMP and non-GMP drug substance manufacturing operations. The applicant should have relevant experience with manufacturing processing equipment, material handling, and GMP operations in drug substance or drug product manufacturing.

Responsibilities

• Properly sets up, operates, breaks down and cleans production equipment per written procedures.
• Maintains cGMP suites to be tour/audit ready and prepared for manufacturing activities.
• Functions independently on basic to intermediate scale-up operations of drug substance in assigned manufacturing area.
• Understands and follows written procedures.
• Consistently, clearly, and accurately documents activities for production records and manufacturing equipment in accordance with ALCOA, GMP, and Good Documentation Practices (GDP).
• Performs routine equipment maintenance/preventative maintenance activities. Basic mechanical aptitude and able to repair production equipment with guidance as needed.
• Clean production suites, hoods, and equipment in accordance with standard operating procedures using good chemical hygiene practices.
• Works with or around hazardous waste. It is expected that you will receive and maintain Resource Conservation and Recovery Act (RCRA) training annually.
• Identifies and stocks equipment/parts as needed for manufacturing processes.

Qualifications / Skills

• Basic understanding of cGMP and GDP requirements for drug substance manufacturing operations.
• Able to apply learned knowledge of equipment and facility maintenance for the GMP and non-GMP production areas. Good mechanical aptitude preferred.
• Basic to intermediate knowledge of manufacturing equipment operations including batch reactors, filters, dryers, and pumps, as well as handling glass lab equipment.
• Basic chemical processing skills, including weighing, calculations, GMP documentation, vacuum, pressure, and filtration techniques.
• Ability to wear respirators and various types of PPE while promoting a safe work environment.
• Able to read and comprehend detailed written instructions. Provides feedback to ensure instructions are accurate and can be performed as written.
• Must adhere to the Cambrex attendance policy. Employee should be punctual, reliable, and willing to work outside of normal working hours as requested.
• Effectively communicates both verbally and in writing.
• Able to perform basic to intermediate mathematical calculations including inventory reconciliation.
• Able to work independently or within a team environment with minimal supervision.
• Shows initiative, high attention to detail and performs tasks with minimal supervision.
• Able to troubleshoot and communicates potential roadblocks to management.
• Flexibility and time management skills to perform other duties as assigned without hindering obligations.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent with 6 months of experience in a regulated environment preferred, or a BS in a technical field with relevant experience.
• This position may be filled as Manufacturing Technician I, II, or III depending on education, experience, skills and abilities.

Disclosures

Compensation

The hiring range in Colorado for this position is $31.80/hour - $35.65/hour and is eligible for a 4% annual target bonus. Actual base pay within this range will vary depending on job-related knowledge, education, skills and experience of the applicant. This information is provided pursuant to Colorado’s Ensure Equal Pay for Equal Work Act.

Benefits

Benefits include medical, prescription, dental, and vision coverage; HSA and FSA options; a 401(k)-retirement savings plan with employer match; paid time off; paid sick leave; employer‑paid life and disability coverage; paid parental leave after one year of service; and wellness and emotional support programs.

Cambrex is committed to providing a safe and productive work environment. All offers of employment are contingent on the successful completion of a comprehensive pre-employment screen. The pre-employment screen may consist of several components including but not limited to a drug test, criminal record check, identity verification, reference checks, education and employment verification, and may vary based on federal, state, and local laws. Refusal to submit to testing will result in disqualification of further employment consideration.

All requirements are subject to possible modifications to reasonably accommodate individuals with disabilities. Cambrex Corporation is an Equal Opportunity / Aff...

We anticipate this role will remain open through November 8, 2026.

Equal employment opportunity, including veterans and individuals with disabilities.