Production Associate - 2nd Shift

Elevait Solutions; Manassas (VA); On-site; USD 39,000 - 47,000; Full time

Job summary

Elevait Solutions in Manassas, VA is seeking a Production Associate for the 2nd shift in Clean Room Operations. You will contribute to sterile manufacturing, uphold aseptic technique, and ensure compliance with cGMP in a regulated environment.

This full-time contract through November 30, 2026 offers consistent hours, a second-shift schedule (3pm–12am), and a wage of $20.97 per hour. Overtime may be required and safety PPE is provided; prior clean room or pharma experience is helpful but not

Qualifications

• Experience in clean room or sterile manufacturing environments.
• Proficiency in aseptic techniques and sterile handling.
• Experience operating manufacturing equipment and performing changeovers.

Responsibilities

• Perform aseptic processes in clean room settings.
• Wash, sterilize, and prepare equipment per procedures.
• Operate autoclaves and dry heat ovens for sterilization.
• Assist with equipment changeover and support qualification/validation.
• Rotate through tasks: prepping, filling, packing, labeling, rework, bagging.
• Conduct torque and fill checks on bottle runs.
• Maintain housekeeping and documentation in compliance with cGMP.
• Train new associates on standard manufacturing tasks.
• Wear required PPE (gowning, masks, gloves, safety glasses).
• Stand for long periods and lift up to 25 lbs.
• Work mandatory overtime, including weekends as needed.

Skills

Clean room/sterile manufacturing

Aseptic technique

Equipment changeover

Job description

Production Associate 2nd Shift (Clean Room Operations)

Manassas, VA | Contract through 11/30/2026 | $20.97/hr | 3pm 12am

Job Summary

As a Production Associate in Clean Room Operations, you will play a critical role in ensuring safe, sterile manufacturing of products in a regulated environment. Your attention to aseptic technique and clean room standards directly impacts product quality and patient safety. This is a full-time, second-shift position ideal for those seeking consistent hours and valuable manufacturing experience in a growth industry.

Required Skills

• Clean room/sterile manufacturing experience
• Aseptic technique
• Manufacturing equipment operation and changeover

Key Responsibilities

• Perform aseptic processes in and out of clean room settings
• Wash, sterilize, and prepare equipment per procedures
• Operate autoclaves and dry heat ovens for sterilization
• Assist with equipment changeover and support qualification/validation
• Rotate through tasks: prepping, filling, packing, labeling, rework, bagging
• Conduct torque and fill checks on bottle runs
• Maintain housekeeping and documentation in compliance with cGMP
• Train new associates on standard manufacturing tasks
• Wear required PPE (gowning, masks, gloves, safety glasses)
• Stand for long periods and lift up to 25 lbs
• Work mandatory overtime, including weekends as needed

Recruiter Insights

• Strong candidate pool from regional clean room, pharma, and semiconductor industries
• Valuable resume-building experience in aseptic manufacturing highly transferable to pharma/biotech
• Consistent, full-time schedule with a reasonable second-shift premium
• Competitive pay for the Northern VA market, though not top-tier
• Clear expectations: contract role through November 2026, mandatory overtime, second shift
• Preferred but not required: prior clean room or manufacturing experience

Candidate Insights

• Build in-demand skills in aseptic technique and sterile production
• Opportunity for recent grads or entry-level candidates from manufacturing, food production, or lab tech backgrounds
• Consistent hours and pay; predictable schedule
• Develop experience valued by top regional employers in pharma/biotech
• Fast hiring process quick start for candidates ready to work
• Note: mandatory overtime and second-shift schedule; ideal for those without daytime obligations

Locations of Interest

• Manassas
• Woodbridge
• Centreville
• Fairfax
• Herndon
• Reston
• Sterling
• Washington, DC

Buzzwords

• aseptic
• sterile
• sterilization
• cleanroom
• autoclave
• gowning
• cGMP
• batch
• documentation
• manufacturing

Ideal Candidate Profile

3 12 months of relevant experience, high school diploma or GED, ready for PPE and regulated work, seeking to grow in manufacturing or biotech.