Production Technician

Spectraforce Technologies; North Carolina; On-site; USD 24,796 - 30,307; Full time

Job summary

Spectraforce Technologies in Durham, NC is seeking a Production Technician to support vaccine manufacturing on a 12‑month assignment with a night shift (10:00 PM–6:30 AM), Sunday through Thursday.

The role emphasizes proper documentation, equipment maintenance, and adherence to GMP, with PPE and aseptic gowning required and a focus on safety and traceability.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent required.
• Willingness to work night shifts and every other weekend/holidays.
• Aseptic gowning and PPE compliance is mandatory.
• Must be able to lift, push, and pull 50 lbs.
• Must be willing to be vaccinated/blood tested for titer.

Responsibilities

• Provide documentation for product traceability and accountability.
• Maintain and transport all required equipment, materials, and products.
• Perform general maintenance and assist in equipment troubleshooting.
• Address compliance, environmental, safety, and process deviations.
• Maintain and prepare equipment used in vaccine production.
• Deliver samples to laboratories promptly.
• Conduct housekeeping and facility decontamination per procedures.
• Maintain training status and self-motivation.

Skills

GMP knowledge

Documentation

Troubleshooting

Safety compliance

Education

Bachelor's degree in Life Science or Engineering

Associates degree in Life Science or Engineering with 2+ years in FDA regulated industry

Bio Works Certificate

Tools

MES

SAP

HMI

DeltaV

Autoclave

Washer

Job description

Role: Production Technician

Location: Durhum NC

Duration: 12 months

Schedule: Night shifts (10:00 PM 6:30 AM), Sunday through Thursday

Overview

The Production Technician position offers an excellent entry-level opportunity for recent university graduates and experienced individuals interested in production and manufacturing operations for vaccine production. This role involves supporting the manufacturing process through hands‑on activities, including sterile supply assemblies and media formulations, while adhering to Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP).

Key Responsibilities

• Provide all documentation necessary for proper accountability and traceability of products
• Maintain, inventory, and transport all required equipment, materials, supplies, and products
• Perform general maintenance and assist in troubleshooting of equipment
• Identify and address compliance, environmental, safety, and process deviations while notifying appropriate personnel
• Maintain, clean, and prepare equipment used in vaccine production
• Deliver samples and other materials to appropriate laboratories in a timely manner
• Focus on performing housekeeping in all work areas and execute facility decontamination according to procedures
• Self‑motivate to maintain training status

Required Qualifications

• A minimum of a High School Diploma or equivalent
• Must be comfortable with not smoking during work hours as the client is completely smoke‑free
• Position requires aseptic gowning during job duties, including wearing a beard/moustache cover, hair net, hood, facemask, goggles, jumpsuit, gloves, and boots
• Must be willing and able to lift, push, and pull 50 lbs
• Must be willing to be vaccinated/blood tested for titer for products manufactured within the facility
• Must be flexible and willing to work shift schedules, including every other weekend and holidays

Preferred Qualifications

• Bio Works Certificate or Bachelors degree in Life Science or Engineering, or an Associates degree in Life Science or Engineering with at least 2 years of relevant experience in an FDA regulated industry
• Experience with automated systems (MES, SAP, HMI, DeltaV)
• Experience with automated equipment (Autoclave, Washer)