Production Associate – Cleanroom Operations (M/F/D)

K-Recruiting Life Sciences; Indianapolis (IN); On-site; USD 20,664,000 - 27,552,000; Full time

Job summary

K-Recruiting Life Sciences is seeking a Production Associate for Cleanroom Operations in Indianapolis, on-site. The role involves routine cleaning, sanitization and disinfection within ISO Class 7 and 8 cleanrooms, following strict procedures and maintaining logs.

You will support production and packaging, assist with lab cleaning and inventory, and comply with safety and radiation-protection protocols. Requires a high school diploma and 1–3 years' experience; on-site two-shift schedule.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required; additional education is advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Perform scheduled cleaning, sanitization and disinfection in ISO Class 7 and 8 cleanrooms and controlled areas.
• Follow procedures for cleanroom behavior, gowning, cleaning and operations.
• Maintain accurate room and equipment logbooks per documentation standards.
• Stock and organize cleaning materials, gowning supplies and production consumables.
• Support production and packaging activities as needed.
• Assist with laboratory cleaning, glassware handling and housekeeping tasks.
• Assist with inventory management and material organization as needed.
• Adhere to safety, environmental and radiation-protection procedures.

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Production Associate – Cleanroom Operations (M/F/D)

Tasks:

• Perform scheduled cleaning, sanitization and disinfection activities within ISO Class 7 and 8 cleanrooms and associated controlled areas
• Follow approved procedures for cleanroom behavior, gowning, cleaning and operational activities
• Complete room and equipment logbooks accurately and in accordance with applicable documentation standards
• Monitor, stock and organize cleaning materials, gowning supplies and production consumables
• Support production and packaging activities when required
• Assist with laboratory cleaning, glassware handling and general housekeeping activities
• Provide occasional support with inventory management and material organization
• Work in compliance with applicable safety, environmental and radiation-protection procedures

Qualifications:

• High school diploma or equivalent required; additional education is advantageous
• Approximately 1–3 years of general professional experience
• Previous cleanroom, controlled-environment, manufacturing or industrial-cleaning experience preferred
• Pharmaceutical, biotechnology or GMP manufacturing experience is beneficial but not mandatory
• Basic understanding of cGMP requirements and controlled documentation is advantageous

Requirements:

• Reliable, punctual and detail-oriented approach to work
• Ability to follow written procedures and document completed activities accurately
• Comfortable performing routine, hands-on cleaning and sanitization activities
• Willingness to work fully on-site within a two-shift model, including evenings or weekends when required
• Comfortable wearing protective clothing, gloves and safety equipment in a laboratory and manufacturing environment
• Ability to work in an environment where radioactive materials are handled under established safety controls
• Physically capable of lifting and moving materials weighing up to 50 pounds
• Strong teamwork, communication and organizational skills

Start: ASAP

Duration: Initial contract of 6+ months, with the possibility of an extension or transition into a permanent position

Location: Indianapolis, USA – fully on-site