Manufacturing Technical Associate | Pharmaceutical Manufacturing Join a growing pharmaceutical manufacturing team where you'll play a hands-on role in producing life-changing respiratory drug products. We're seeking a technically minded professional who enjoys working with advanced manufacturing equipment, solving problems on the production floor, and contributing to a high-quality GMP environment.This is an excellent opportunity for someone who thrives in a fast-paced setting and wants to expand their technical manufacturing expertise while supporting the production of critical respiratory therapies. What You'll Be Doing
- Operate, monitor, adjust, and troubleshoot automated pharmaceutical manufacturing and packaging equipment.
- Support the production of Respiratory Metered Dose Inhaler (MDI) products in a regulated GMP environment.
- Perform equipment setup, startups, line clearances, changeovers, cleaning, and operational readiness activities.
- Execute manufacturing processes in accordance with Batch Manufacturing Records (BMRs), SOPs, cGMP requirements, and safety standards.
- Conduct routine troubleshooting of mechanical, pneumatic, and process-related issues to minimize downtime and maximize efficiency.
- Support root cause investigations and help implement corrective actions.
- Complete production documentation accurately, ensuring compliance with GMP and quality standards.
- Assist with equipment maintenance, repairs, and continuous improvement initiatives.
- Train and support team members on equipment operation and manufacturing procedures.
- Work cross-functionally with Manufacturing, Engineering, Quality, and Operations teams to meet production goals.
What We're Looking For Education
- Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Chemistry, Biology, Pharmaceutical Sciences, Manufacturing Technology, or another scientific discipline.
Experience
- 5+ years of manufacturing experience.
- Experience within pharmaceutical, biotechnology, medical device, or other regulated manufacturing environments preferred.
- Respiratory, inhalation, aerosol, or Metered Dose Inhaler (MDI) manufacturing experience is a strong plus.
Preferred Skills
- Strong GMP knowledge and documentation practices.
- Hands-on experience with automated manufacturing equipment.
- Mechanical troubleshooting and root cause analysis skills.
- Experience with equipment changeovers, startups, and line setup activities.
- Ability to read and interpret SOPs, technical documents, and manufacturing instructions.
- Strong attention to detail and commitment to quality.
- Excellent communication and teamwork skills.
- Experience with electronic manufacturing systems and Microsoft Office applications.
Job Type & LocationThis is a Permanent position based out of Fall River, MA. Pay and BenefitsThe pay range for this position is $52000.00 - $72800.00/yr. 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.Weekly pay, benefits start day1, yearly bonuses, overtime potential, 401k savings plan and matching, health insurance medical/dental/vision, health savings account (HSA), flexible spending account (FSA), paid time off (PTO) vacation/sick/flex time, paid holidays, short-term disability (STD), long-term disability (LTD), parental leave, paid family leave, employee discounts, and other benefits. Job Type & LocationThis is a Permanent position based out of Fall River, MA. Application DeadlineThis position is anticipated to close on Nov 23, 2026. Workplace TypeThis is a fully onsite position in Fall River,MA.About Actalent
Actalent is a global leader in engineering and sciences services and talent solutions. We help visionary companies advance their engineering and science initiatives through access to specialized experts who drive scale, innovation and speed to market. With a network of almost 20,000 consultants and 5,000 clients across the U.S., Canada, Asia and Europe, Actalent serves many of the Fortune 500. We are proud to be an Engineering News-Record (ENR) Top 500 Design Firm for our engineering design services and a ClearlyRated Best of Staffing® winner for both client and talent service.
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