Manufacturing Technician II

Virtual Company; Worcester (MA); On-site; USD 34,000 - 38,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Referral bonus

Job summary

The Fountain Group is seeking a Manufacturing Technician II for a prominent client in Worcester, MA. This 2nd shift role focuses on hands-on manufacturing in a cGMP environment, supporting upstream, downstream, and core operations.

Candidates should hold an Associate degree or higher, with 1+ year of manufacturing experience and familiarity with systems like LIMS, SAP, DCS, and PLCs. Referral bonuses apply.

Qualifications

• Associate degree or equivalent certification required.
• 1+ year of manufacturing experience preferred in pharma/cGMP.
• Familiarity with cGMP regulations, SOPs, batch records, and manufacturing documentation.

Responsibilities

• Perform upstream, downstream, and core support manufacturing operations in a cGMP environment.
• Follow SOPs, batch records, and written procedures with accurate documentation.
• Operate and prepare equipment (CIP/SIP, autoclaves, glass washers).
• Support cell culture activities including vial thawing and media prep.
• Handle downstream processing, columns, TFF and load line setup.
• Conduct in-process sampling and measurements to monitor quality.
• Maintain inventory, assist shipping of finished materials, ensure safety standards.
• Collaborate with engineering, quality, and manufacturing on improvements.

Skills

Manufacturing experience

cGMP awareness

SOPs & batch records

LIMS

SAP

DCS

PLC

Education

Associate degree

Bachelor's degree in a scientific discipline

Tools

LIMS

SAP

DCS

PLC

Job description

The Fountain Group is currently seeking a Manufacturing Technician II for a prominent client of ours. This position is located in Worcester, MA. Details for the position are as follows:

• Pay: $25-27.30/hr.
• 2ndShift: Mon-Fri, 2:00pm-10:30pm
• 6-month assignment with possibility for extension or conversion based on performance and budget.

Responsibilities:

• Perform upstream, downstream, and core support manufacturing operations within a cGMP-regulated environment.
• Follow established SOPs, batch records, and written procedures while maintaining accurate manufacturing documentation.
• Operate and prepare manufacturing equipment, including cleaning and sterilization (CIP/SIP), autoclaves, and glass washers.
• Support cell culture operations, including vial thawing, media and buffer preparation, and production-scale activities.
• Perform downstream processing, including column operations, Tangential Flow Filtration (TFF), and load line setup.
• Conduct in-process sampling, pH and conductivity testing, and other analytical measurements to monitor product quality.
• Maintain inventory, assist with shipping finished materials, and ensure compliance with safety and quality standards.
• Collaborate with engineering, quality, and manufacturing teams to support process improvements and daily operations.

Qualifications:

• Associate degree or equivalent certification required; Bachelor's degree in a scientific discipline highly preferred.
• 1+ year of manufacturing experience preferred, ideally within a pharmaceutical, biotechnology, or cGMP environment.
• Familiarity with cGMP regulations, SOPs, batch records, and manufacturing documentation.
• Experience with or ability to learn manufacturing systems such as LIMS, SAP, DCS, PLC, and automated control systems.

Referral Bonus for any candidate hired.