Manufacturing Associate

Job Description

Job Description

Description

• Execute work instructions and apply job skills to complete assignments.

• Achieve full training status and assist in training staff.

• Work on semi-routine assignments, receiving instruction on new processes.

• Maintain inventory records and accurate batch records.

• Inspect finished products for adherence to specifications.

• Assist with batch record reconciliation and preventative maintenance tasks.

• Adhere to Quality Management Systems and assist with Nonconformance/CAPA closures.

• Identify and communicate items requiring escalation.

• Maintain a clean and safe work environment.

• Follow company policies including safety, training, GDP, and cleanroom gowning.

Spend 90% of time in manufacturing suites.

EDUCATION: High school diploma or equivalent required

• Required: Minimum of 1 year of work experience in manufacturing, operations, production, lab setting or related field

• Preferred: Experience in a cGMP environment

PPE provided. No steel toes, but closed toed shoes, GMP environment regulations – no piercing, no polish

• Required Skills: Technical expertise in biopharmaceutical manufacturing equipment, principles, and processes.

• Strong understanding of current GMP and safety standards.

• Ability to function in a dynamic environment and balance multiple priorities.

• Proficiency in learning new software and tools.

• Ability to make decisions for moderately complex GMP manufacturing activities with minimal to moderate supervision.

• Ability to recognize, understand, and respond to situations requiring further evaluation and report to sr operators or management.

• Effective written and verbal communication skills with peers, sr associates, and area management.

• Understanding of operational documents for GMP compliance, accuracy, and completeness.

• Ability to safely perform activities to prevent releases, accidents, and injuries.

Ability to aseptically gown and/or sterile gown as needed.

• Required to write, read, and review documentation for extended periods.

• Specific vision requirements: close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.

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Regularly required to talk and hear; frequently required to sit and stand for extended periods.

• Occasionally required to lift, walk, use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms; stoop, kneel, or crouch.

• Required to wear Personal Protective Equipment (PPE).

• Daily computer use.

• May work with dry ice, liquid nitrogen cryogenics, hazardous and infectious agents, and experience marked changes in temperature.

Shift: 12 hour Rotating Schedule

Week 1: Monday, Tuesday, Friday, Saturday

Week 2: Sunday, Wednesday, Thursday

Hours: 7:00 AM – 7:00 PM (30-minute lunch)

Job Type & Location

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

The pay range for this position is $27.00 - $28.00/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)

This is a fully onsite position in Plainville,MA.

This position is anticipated to close on Aug 25, 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.

If you would like to request a reasonable accommodation, such as the modification or adjustment of the job application process or interviewing process due to a disability, please email View email address on ziprecruiter.com for other accommodation options.

San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance: Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, for all positions located in the city and county of San Francisco, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.

Massachusetts Lie Detector: It is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment. An employer who violates this law shall be subject to criminal penalties and civil liability.

Use of Artificial Intelligence (AI): We may use Artificial Intelligence (AI) to support parts of our hiring process, including sourcing, screening, and evaluating candidates. AI helps assess applications and qualifications, but final decisions are made by our hiring team. By applying, you acknowledge and agree that your application may be reviewed using AI tools.