Mid Level: Manufacturing Associate 3 (Day/Night Shift)

FUJIFILM Holdings America Corporation; Holly Springs (NC); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

FUJIFILM Biotechnologies in Holly Springs, North Carolina, seeks a Manufacturing Associate 3 to assist with execution and documentation of manufacturing processing activities in a cGMP environment. The role supports project-phase readiness and steady-state operations in a 24/7 facility, with flexibility for shift rotations.

The position emphasizes teamwork, rigorous documentation, and adherence to procedures while contributing to safe, reliable production.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED with 4 years of related manufacturing experience; or
• Associate degree with 2 years of related manufacturing experience; or
• Bachelor’s degree with 0 years of related experience; or
• Equivalent military training or experience.

Responsibilities

• Contribute to operational-readiness activities for biopharmaceutical manufacturing.
• Support procedure creation, process transfer, equipment testing, commissioning, and validation activities.
• Independently execute and document manufacturing processing and support activities according to SOPs and cGMP requirements.
• Perform process monitoring and in-process testing, including pH, conductivity, and visual inspections.
• Operate assigned production equipment and perform qualified unit operations.
• Support basic troubleshooting and elevate operational concerns appropriately.
• Assist with cycle counts and materials management within the assigned functional area.
• Maintain all required training and qualifications.
• Support and guide less-experienced associates when appropriate.

Skills

Teamwork

Communication

Adaptability

Education

High school diploma or GED

Associate degree

Bachelor’s degree

Equivalent military training

Job description

Position Overview

Help deliver reliable, compliant biomanufacturing. We are hiring a Manufacturing Associate 3 to assist with the execution and documentation of manufacturing processing activities in a cGMP environment. The role supports project-phase readiness and steady-state operations in a 24/7 facility—helping maintain safe, consistent, and efficient production. Flexibility with working hours and shift rotations is required.

Company Overview

FUJIFILM Biotechnologies is building the future of bioproduction in Holly Springs, North Carolina. By end of 2025, we’ll open North America’s largest end-to-end CDMO biopharmaceutical manufacturing facility, offering drug substance production, fill-finish, and packaging under one roof.

We’re looking for passionate, mission-driven people to help us realize this exciting vision and deliver the next vaccine, cure, or therapy. We offer a dynamic work environment and we’re proud to cultivate a culture that will fuel your purpose, energy, and drive—what we call Genki. Ready to shape the future of medicine? Let’s transform healthcare together!

Holly Springs, North Carolina, combines small-town warmth with proximity to Raleigh’s thriving tech scene, making it the perfect blend of community and opportunity.

Fujifilm is globally headquartered in Tokyo with over 70,000 employees across four key business segments of healthcare, electronics, business innovation, and imaging. We are guided and united by our Group Purpose of “giving our world more smiles.” Visit: https://www.fujifilm.com/us/en/about/region/careers

Job Description

What You’ll Do

• Contribute to operational-readiness activities for biopharmaceutical manufacturing.
• Support procedure creation, process transfer, equipment testing, commissioning, and validation activities.
• Independently execute and document manufacturing processing and support activities according to SOPs and cGMP requirements.
• Perform process monitoring and in-process testing, including pH, conductivity, and visual inspections.
• Operate assigned production equipment and perform qualified unit operations.
• Support basic troubleshooting and elevate operational concerns appropriately.
• Assist with cycle counts and materials management within the assigned functional area.
• Maintain all required training and qualifications.
• Support and guide less-experienced associates when appropriate.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED with 4 years of related manufacturing experience; or
• Associate degree with 2 years of related manufacturing experience; or
• Bachelor’s degree with 0 years of related experience; or
• Equivalent military training or experience.

Additional Qualifications

• Knowledge of cGMP, safety, and manufacturing procedures.
• Experience operating equipment within a manufacturing unit operation.
• Ability to understand manufacturing cadence and the order of shift activities.
• Ability to assist with troubleshooting and document work accurately.
• Strong teamwork, communication, and adaptability.

Physical Demands and Working Environment:

• Will work in heights greater than 4 feet.
• Will work in environment which may necessitate respiratory protection.
• Ability to discern verbal cues.
• Ability to sit for prolonged periods of time.
• Ability to stand for prolonged periods of time.
• Ability to ascend or descend ladders, scaffolding, ramps, etc.
• Ability to conduct work that includes moving objects up to 33 pounds.
• Ability to conduct repetitive tasks that utilize wrists, hands and/or fingers.
• Ability to bend, push/pull, reach to retrieve materials from 18” - 60” in height, and use twisting motions.
• May work in Mechanical/Production spaces that may require hearing protection and enrollment in a hearing conservation program.

EEO Information

Fujifilm is committedto providing equal opportunities in hiring, promotion and advancement, compensation, benefits, and training regardless of nationality, age, gender, sexual orientation or gender identity, race, ethnicity, religion, political creed, ideology, national, or social origin, disability, veteran status, etc.

ADA Information

If you require reasonable accommodation in completing this application, interviewing, completing any pre-employment testing, or otherwise participating in the employee selection process, please direct your inquiries to our HR Department ([e-mail]).