Manufacturing Technician

Manufacturing Technician

We are seeking a highly motivated and detail-oriented Manufacturing Technician to join Aspect's Technical Operations team. You will be responsible for the preparation, formulation, and in-process testing of biomaterials used across all of Aspect's bioprinted tissue therapeutic programs. This role is critical to ensuring consistent and high-quality biomaterial supply to enable preclinical research, process development, and manufacturing activities.

Responsibilities

• Perform end-to-end biomaterial production, including formulation, compounding, filtration, and aliquoting, under standardized protocols and cGMP guidelines.
• Prepare and operate manufacturing equipment and instrumentation used in biomaterial preparation.
• Maintain accurate and detailed batch records, logs, and production documentation in accordance with Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) and quality standards.
• Collaborate with R&D and Quality teams to onboard new materials and processes.
• Support inventory management and ordering of raw materials, reagents, and consumables required for biomaterials manufacturing.
• Provide materials for in-process quality checks and quality control tests to ensure batch conformity and sterility.
• Perform filter integrity tests and other tests to verify equipment and process integrity.
• Monitor and report any deviations, non-conformances, or equipment malfunctions promptly to the supervisor.
• Participate in cleaning, calibration, and routine maintenance of production equipment, and process qualification as needed.
• Follow aseptic and cleanroom best practices to ensure material integrity and contamination control.
• Identify and propose improvements to process efficiency, material consistency, and documentation practices.
• Ensure a safe working environment by following all health and safety procedures and contributing to hazard assessments.

Qualifications & Experience

• Education + Experience: 1–2 years of hands-on experience in a regulated environment or manufacturing environment, preferably in biomaterials, biologics, or pharmaceutical production.
• Technical Knowledge: Familiarity with laboratory equipment, formulation techniques, and aseptic/cleanroom practices.
• Intellectually Curious: You have a burning desire to learn more and aren't afraid to ask questions.
• Detail-Oriented & Meticulously Organized: You have outstanding attention to detail and take pride in your work. You can multitask, prioritize competing deadlines, and have a track record for delivering work on time.
• Thrive in Ambiguity: You are highly adaptable, agile, and poised when faced with change, ambiguity, and competing priorities.
• Collaborative: You thrive in a multi-disciplinary team environment and believe that we can get further, faster by working together.

The hiring range for this role is $68,000 - $78,000 annually. Our ranges are based on market data. Offered salaries will be based on a combination of factors including, but not limited to, job-related knowledge, skills, education, and experience. For candidates who exceed role requirements, we are open to exploring above-range offers. Note that base salary is just one part of the overall compensation at Aspect. Members of the Aspect team also receive equity, a comprehensive benefits package, and support for continuous learning and career progression.