Manufacturing Technician 1st Shift

Manufacturing Technician 1st Shift

This is an exciting opportunity to join the Microbiology Division, where you will work on products that make a difference in a manufacturing setting. Operators are responsible for assisting with the manufacturing process of agars by loading product, checking volumes, ensuring quality, and more.

Responsibilities:

• Efficiently and safely operate assigned machinery, perform simple maintenance, and report any malfunctioning equipment immediately to the Supervisor or Lead.
• Set up and adjust machines to run at different sizes.
• Obtain correct materials for operational needs from the warehouse or staging area.
• Organize production flow, ensure materials are available, estimate progress of the line, and schedule breaks according to the production time schedule in a safe manner.
• Document work accurately, check personal work for quality and compliance, monitor products for defects, and assist with the inventory process.
• Accurately dispense required additives to media and perform techniques to achieve the correct pH balance. Investigate and resolve possible production failures.
• Follow all written procedures and report any discrepancies in procedures (SOPs, DHRs, etc.) to the Area Supervisor.
• Perform all work activities safely and wear personal protective equipment as required.
• Report property damage and/or safety hazards to the Supervisor, Human Resources, Safety Specialist, or Management immediately.
• Complete production assignments in a timely manner and in accordance with departmental schedules.
• Sign off on DHRs in the proper places and fill in pertinent information as per SOPs.

Essential Skills:

• Manufacturing
• GMP
• Production
• Production support
• Inventory management

Additional Skills & Qualifications:

• High school diploma or equivalent from an accredited institution.
• Ability to comprehend and communicate both written and verbally in English.
• Basic math skills.
• Physical ability to lift up to 50 lbs. and push/pull up to 600 lb. wheeled kettles.
• Ability to stand for approximately 10 hours a day.
• Ability to distinguish colors.

Work Environment:

The role is based in a laboratory/cleanroom environment. The 1st shift runs from 6am to 2:30pm. The company is a global entity, offering numerous advancement opportunities. It is an ideal first job in science, providing experience in kit production, large-scale manufacturing, and GMP experience. Training is available for individuals with minimal relevant experience or those holding an AS or BS degree in science.

Job Type & Location:

This is a Contract position based out of FREDERICK, MD.

Pay and Benefits:

The pay range for this position is $22.00 - $22.00/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)

Application Deadline:

This position is anticipated to close on Nov 20, 2026.

Workplace Type:

This is a fully onsite position in FREDERICK,MD.

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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