Lab Operations Specialist

Job Title: Lab Operations SpecialistJob Description

The Lab Operations Specialist will support the manufacturing process by preparing all materials and equipment needed for GMP manufacturing operations. The role involves assisting with quality assurance, quality control, validation, and process development within an ISO 7 cleanroom. Additionally, the specialist will help identify and escalate issues related to equipment, process, quality, and continuous improvement while ensuring all documentation complies with cGMP standards.

Responsibilities

• Prepare materials and equipment for GMP manufacturing operations.

• Assist in quality, manufacturing, QA, QC, validation, and process development in an ISO 7 cleanroom.

• Identify and escalate equipment, process, quality, and continuous improvement issues.

• Complete all documentation in compliance with cGMP standards.

• Ensure equipment is cleaned, ready for use, and validated.

Essential Skills

• Sample preparation

• Consumables preparation

• Sanitization

• Document control

• Inventory management

• Experience in GMP environments

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• High School diploma or Associate's degree

• 2+ years of GMP experience

• Ability to follow SOPs and work in a highly regulated cleanroom GMP environment

• Experience in pharmaceutical, biotechnology, or medical device industries

Work Environment

This role requires working 100% onsite from Sunday to Thursday, with hours from 8:00 am to 4:30 pm. You will be working in a GMP environment that emphasizes stringent standards and procedures, offering training and support to ensure success. The company is experiencing significant growth, providing an exciting opportunity to be part of a dynamic team.

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract position based out of Burlington, MA.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $24.00 - $26.00/hr.

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)

Workplace Type

This is a fully onsite position in Burlington,MA.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Aug 26, 2026.

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.

The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regard to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.

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