Upstream Manufacturing Associate III – Upstream & Single-Use Manufacturing

JMD Technologies Inc.; Milford (MA); On-site; USD 48,000 - 59,000; Full time

Job summary

JMD Technologies Inc. in Massachusetts seeks an Upstream Manufacturing Associate III to support upstream/cell culture and single-use manufacturing in a cGMP cleanroom.

The role follows an overnight 6:00 PM–6:30 AM schedule, including weekends as required. You will perform upstream/biologics operations, aseptic processing, BSC work, and sampling, while documenting batch parameters and production records per GDP/GMP.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of upstream manufacturing experience in biopharma.
• Single-use manufacturing experience is required.
• Knowledge of cGMP, aseptic techniques and cleanroom operations.
• Experience with cell culture, process equipment, tanks, autoclaves, or chromatography equipment.
• High school diploma with 7+ years related experience, or Associate/Bachelor's degree in Life Sciences/Engineering.

Responsibilities

• Perform upstream and biologics manufacturing operations using process equipment and single-use systems.
• Perform aseptic processing, BSC operations, and sampling per cGMP requirements.
• Monitor and document batch parameters, computer data, and production records according to GDP/GMP standards.
• Troubleshoot process issues, respond to alarms, and document unplanned events.
• Support training, continuous improvement, and cross-functional manufacturing discussions.
• Maintain production areas and handle manufacturing supplies and equipment as required.

Skills

GMP documentation

Upstream manufacturing

Aseptic/cleanroom

Batch documentation

Process equipment knowledge

Education

High school diploma with 7+ years related experience

Associate/Bachelor's degree in Life Sciences/Engineering

Tools

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Job description

Title: Upstream Manufacturing Associate III - Upstream & Single-Use Manufacturing

Employment Type: Contract

Status: Accepting Candidates

About the role

Join a biopharmaceutical manufacturing team supporting upstream/cell culture and single-use manufacturing operations. This role performs production activities in a cGMP cleanroom environment while following aseptic, safety, and quality requirements.

Key Responsibilities

• Perform upstream and biologics manufacturing operations using process equipment and single-use systems.
• Perform aseptic processing, BSC operations, and sampling while following cGMP requirements.
• Monitor and document batch parameters, computer data, and production records according to GDP/GMP standards.
• Troubleshoot process issues, respond to alarms, and document unplanned events.
• Support training, team activities, continuous improvement, and cross-functional manufacturing discussions.
• Maintain production areas and handle manufacturing supplies and equipment as required.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of upstream manufacturing experience in a biopharmaceutical environment.
• Single-use manufacturing experience is required.
• Demonstrated knowledge of cGMP manufacturing, aseptic techniques, and cleanroom operations.
• Experience with cell culture, process equipment, process tanks, autoclaves, or chromatography equipment.
• High school diploma with 7+ years related experience, or Associate/Bachelor's degree in Life Sciences/Engineering with applicable experience.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Word and Excel and strong GMP documentation skills.
• Ability to work the overnight Pitman 2-3-2 schedule, 6:00 PM-6:30 AM, including weekends/holidays as required.

Compensation (MA Pay Transparency)

• Estimated hourly range: $35-$43/hr (W-2) + 20% shift differential.
• Final rate within this range will be based on skills, experience, and interview results.