Manufacturing Technician II

Catalent Pharma Solutions; San Diego (CA); On-site; USD 49,000 - 53,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive PTO and holidays

Medical, dental, vision benefits

Tuition reimbursement

Onsite wellness programs

Job summary

Catalent Pharma Solutions in San Diego, CA, is seeking a Manufacturing Technician II to conduct GMP manufacturing of solid oral and liquid oral dosage forms for Phase I/II trials. You will follow SOPs, maintain batch records, and support documentation while working in a collaborative environment.

The role requires 1+ years of GMP manufacturing experience, on-site work, and the ability to lift up to 40 pounds; shift is Monday to Friday, 7:30 AM to 4:00 PM.

Qualifications

• 1+ years of pharmaceutical manufacturing experience with GMP.
• Ability to follow SOPs and maintain documentation.
• Willingness to work onsite in a regulated environment.

Responsibilities

• Manufacture GMP products under SOPs and keep batch records.
• Provide guidance and training for junior operators.
• Organize equipment layout and workflows for safe operations.
• Assemble, operate, and disassemble basic equipment.
• Operate automated or semi-automated equipment.
• Prepare materials and equipment for production.
• Escalate production issues to engineering and production coordinators.
• Support equipment turnover, cleaning verification, and validation activities.
• Prepare equipment for upcoming processes and understand overall flow.
• Write production comments and escalate as needed.

Skills

GMP experience

Mechanical aptitude

Communication skills

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

Manufacturing Technician II

Catalent’s San Diego, CA site is an early‑phase development facility supporting small‑molecule and peptide programs from preformulation through cGMP clinical manufacturing for oral and injectable dosage forms. The 68,000‑square‑foot site is a center of excellence for spray‑drying and bioavailability‑enhancement technologies, with integrated capabilities to advance challenging compounds rapidly into the clinic.

Position Summary

We have an opportunity for a Manufacturing Technician II to join our team. In this role, you will conduct GMP manufacturing of solid oral and liquid oral pharmaceutical dosage forms for Phase I and Phase II clinical trials. You will work with precision, ensuring compliance with SOPs and accurate documentation. This position offers the chance to contribute to critical clinical programs in a dynamic and collaborative environment.

Shift & Location

Shift: Monday - Friday 7:30 AM - 4:00 PM

Location: San Diego, CA 100% Onsite

The Role

• Manufacture GMP products, follow Standard Operating Procedures, and maintain accurate production batch records.
• Provide guidance and training for junior operators.
• Organize equipment layout and workflows for efficient and safe operations.
• Independently assemble, operate, and disassemble all basic equipment.
• Operate automated or semi-automated equipment.
• Prepare materials and equipment for production.
• Escalate production issues to engineering and production coordinators.
• Support equipment turnover, cleaning verification, and validation activities.
• Show strong initiative on the production floor by preparing equipment for upcoming processes and understanding overall equipment flow.
• Write production comments independently and escal

Candidate Minimum Requirements

• High School Diploma or General Educational Development (GED).
• 1+ years of experience in pharmaceutical or medical device manufacturing, with Good Manufacturing Practice (GMP) experience required.
• On an average 8-hour day, ability to walk, sit, stand, use hands to handle or feel, reach with hands and arms at or above shoulder height and below waist height, climb or balance, stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl; talk and hear, smell, and lift up to 40 pounds. Specific vision requirements include reading written documents, visual inspection of materials, and frequent use of a computer monitor screen.

Preferred Skills & Background

• Mechanical and technical aptitude or prior work experience within a regulated environment preferred.

Pay

The anticipated hourly rate for this position in CA is $49,000 – $53,000.

The final hourly rate offered to a successful candidate may vary, and will be dependent on several factors that may include but are not limited to: the type and length of experience within the job, type and length of experience within the industry, skillset, education, business needs, etc.

Catalent is a multi-state employer, and this salary range may not reflect positions that work in other states.

Why You Should Join Catalent

• Positive and fast-paced working environment focusing on continually improving processes to remain innovative and dynamic.
• Competitive Paid Time Off plus 10 paid holidays.
• Medical, dental, and vision benefits effective day one of employment.
• Tuition Reimbursement – support to finish your degree or earn a new one.
• Site-based Employee Engagement activities such as Movie Day, Annual Blues Fest, Free Bagel Fridays, and more.
• Employee Resource Groups focusing on Diversity and Inclusion.
• Environmentally friendly, community engagement green initiatives including regular participation in Beach Clean-up.
• Defined career path and annual performance review and feedback process with potential for career growth on an expanding team within an organization dedicated to preserving and bettering lives.
• WellHub program to promote overall physical wellness including onsite fitness center, yoga classes, and company-sponsored community sports teams.
• Perkspot offers exclusive or private discounts from approximately 900+ merchants in a wide array of categories.

Catalent is an Equal Opportunity Employer, including disability and veterans.

If you require reasonable accommodation for any part of the application or hiring process due to a disability, you may submit your request by sending an email, and confirming your request for an accommodation and include the job number, title and location to [e-mail]. This option is reserved for individuals who require accommodation due to a disability. Information received will be processed by a U.S. Catalent employee and then routed to a local recruiter who will provide assistance to ensure appropriate consideration in the application or hiring process.