Process Technician

Actalent; Skokie (IL); On-site; USD 30,000 - 37,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental & vision

401(k) retirement plan

Life insurance

Disability coverage

HSA

Transportation benefits

PTO / Time off

Job summary

Actalent in Skokie, IL seeks a Process Technician to support clinical manufacturing through in‑process checks, visual inspection, and packaging, while managing docs, inventory, and SAP transactions.

The role blends hands‑on clean room work with desk‑based documentation tasks to ensure high‑quality aseptically filled units, in a cGMP environment.

Qualifications

• FDA-regulated cGMP environment experience.
• Laboratory/clean room experience.
• Ability to follow and apply SOPs consistently.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office for documentation and reporting.
• Attention to detail in inspections and in-process checks.
• Experience with SAP or similar enterprise systems.

Responsibilities

• Perform IPC checks during filling activities to ensure parameters meet specs.
• Conduct visual inspection of filled units to identify nonconforming products.
• Verify labeling, sealing, and final packaging per cGMP and SOPs.
• Ensure activities comply with cGMP, GLP, SOPs and regulatory requirements.
• Calibrate and maintain inspection and packaging equipment.
• Package inspected batches per procedures and documentation requirements.
• Place and track orders in SAP to support production.
• Maintain complete process and inspection records.
• Review batch records and related documentation for accuracy and compliance.
• Generate and update SOPs and QC forms per cGMP.

Skills

cGMP compliance

Visual inspection

IPC checks

SOPs & QC docs

SAP transactions

Documentation

Microsoft Office

Clean room

Regulatory compliance

Aseptic operations

Education

HS Diploma

Tools

SAP

Microsoft Office

Job description

Job Title: Process TechnicianJob Description

The Process Technician supports clinical manufacturing operations by performing in-process checks, visual inspection, and packaging activities in compliance with cGMP, while also managing documentation, inventory, and SAP transactions. This role splits time between hands‑on work in a clean room environment and desk‑based documentation tasks to ensure high‑quality, compliant production of aseptically filled units.

Responsibilities

• Perform in-process control (IPC) checks during filling activities to ensure all physical parameters meet established specifications.
• Conduct visual inspection of filled and finished units, including vials, syringes, and related components, to identify and remove nonconforming products.
• Verify correct labeling, sealing, and final packaging of each batch in accordance with cGMP and standard operating procedures (SOPs).
• Ensure all activities follow current Good Manufacturing Practices (cGMP), Good Laboratory Practices (GLP), internal SOPs, and applicable regulatory requirements.
• Perform calibration and routine maintenance of inspection and packaging equipment to maintain accuracy and reliability.
• Package inspected batches according to defined procedures and documentation requirements.
• Place and track orders in SAP to support production and packaging activities.
• Ensure proper documentation and evaluation of process and inspection data, maintaining complete and accurate records.
• Review batch records, inspection records, and related documentation for completeness, accuracy, and compliance.
• Generate, update, and maintain SOPs and quality control (QC) forms in alignment with cGMP requirements.
• Conduct inventory management activities, including monitoring stock levels of materials, components, and supplies used in production and inspection.
• Collaborate with quality, laboratory, and manufacturing teams to support continuous improvement and maintain a high standard of product quality.

Essential Skills

• High school diploma (HS Diploma) with 1–2 years of experience in an FDA‑regulated cGMP environment such as pharmaceutical, medical device, or food manufacturing.
• Hands‑on experience working in a laboratory or clean room environment.
• Demonstrated understanding of FDA, cGMP, and GLP principles and their application in daily operations.
• Ability to follow and apply SOPs and quality control procedures accurately and consistently.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications for documentation, data entry, and reporting.
• Capability to perform detailed visual inspections and in‑process checks with a high level of attention to detail.
• Experience working in compliance‑focused environments, including clean room and aseptic operations.
• Basic familiarity with SAP or similar enterprise systems for placing orders and managing data.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Previous experience in pharmaceutical, biotechnology, medical device, or food production environments under FDA oversight.
• Experience working with vials, aseptically prefilled syringe systems, cartridges, or similar sterile products.
• Prior exposure to quality control, laboratory operations, or clean room production processes.
• Strong organizational skills to manage documentation, inventory, and multiple tasks simultaneously.
• Ability to write, update, and improve SOPs and QC forms in alignment with regulatory and company standards.
• Comfort working in a contract development and manufacturing organization (CDMO) environment supporting clinical development and commercial manufacturing.
• Strong communication skills to collaborate effectively with cross‑functional teams in manufacturing, quality, and laboratory operations.

Work Environment

This role is based in a US clinical manufacturing facility located within the Illinois Science & Technology Park in Skokie, Illinois. The Process Technician divides time between a controlled clean room environment, where aseptic filling, inspection, and packaging activities take place, and an office setting used for documentation, SAP work, and data evaluation. The facility operates under FDA, cGMP, and GLP requirements, with a strong focus on quality, regulatory compliance, and support of clinical development through commercial manufacturing. The clean room environment requires adherence to strict gowning and cleanliness procedures, while the office environment supports computer‑based tasks using systems such as Microsoft Office and SAP. The organization promotes internal mobility and offers opportunities for advancement into other areas of the company within a global contract development and manufacturing setting.

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Skokie, IL.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $22.00 - $27.00/hr.

Individual compensation offered for this position within this range will depend on many factors, including qualifications, skills, relevant experience, job knowledge, geographic location, internal equity, and other pertinent job‑related factors.

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 Skokie,IL.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Sep 2, 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.

The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regard to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.

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