Manufacturing Associate
- Plainville, MA, United States
$27 to $28 USD / hour
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Job details
- Pay
- $27 to $28 USD / hour
- Experience
- Minimum of 1 year of experience in manufacturing, production, operations, laboratory, or a related environment.
- Posting language
- English
- Posted
Original job description
Manufacturing Associate | Biopharmaceutical Manufacturing Join a growing biopharmaceutical manufacturing team where you'll play a key role in supporting production operations, maintaining quality standards, and ensuring products are manufactured safely and efficiently in a GMP-regulated environment.This is an excellent opportunity for someone looking to build or grow a career in biotechnology manufacturing while gaining hands-on experience with production processes, quality systems, batch documentation, and cleanroom operations.
Responsibilities
- Execute manufacturing work instructions and apply job skills to complete daily production activities.
- Maintain accurate inventory records and batch documentation in accordance with GMP and Good Documentation Practices (GDP).
- Inspect finished products to ensure compliance with quality specifications.
- Assist with batch record review and reconciliation activities.
- Support preventative maintenance activities and equipment readiness.
- Adhere to Quality Management Systems (QMS) and assist with Nonconformance and CAPA activities.
- Identify and communicate manufacturing, quality, or safety issues requiring escalation.
- Maintain a clean, organized, and compliant manufacturing environment.
- Follow all company policies related to GMP compliance, safety, training, and cleanroom gowning requirements.
- Achieve full training qualification and assist in training team members as needed.
Qualifications
- High School Diploma or equivalent required.
- Minimum of 1 year of experience in manufacturing, production, operations, laboratory, or a related environment.
- Experience working in a cGMP-regulated environment is highly preferred.
- Strong understanding of GMP principles, quality systems, and manufacturing documentation.
- Ability to learn new processes, equipment, software, and production systems quickly.
- Strong attention to detail and documentation accuracy.
- Effective communication skills and the ability to work collaboratively within a team environment.
- Ability to recognize issues, make sound decisions, and escalate concerns appropriately.
Preferred Experience
- Biopharmaceutical or pharmaceutical manufacturing
- Inventory control and materials management
- Batch record review and documentation
- Quality Management Systems (QMS)
- Cleanroom operations and aseptic gowning
- GMP-regulated production environments
Why Join?
- Opportunity to gain experience with a growing biopharmaceutical organization.
- Exposure to GMP manufacturing, quality systems, and production operations.
- Collaborative team environment with hands-on training and career development opportunities.
- Build valuable experience within the biotechnology and pharmaceutical industry.
- Work with experienced professionals committed to quality, safety, and operational excellence.
Job Type & LocationThis is a Contract position based out of Plainville, MA. Pay and BenefitsThe pay range for this position is $27.00 - $28.00/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) Job Type & LocationThis is a Contract position based out of Plainville, MA. Application DeadlineThis position is anticipated to close on Nov 23, 2026. Workplace TypeThis is a fully onsite position in Plainville,MA.About Actalent
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Skills
- Documentation
- Good manufacturing practices
- Regulatory compliance
- Quality assurance procedures
- Quality control systems
- Attention to detail
- Communication skills
- Pharmaceutical processes
- Inventory management
- Biotechnology
- Pharmaceutical industry