Manufacturing Technician - 1st Shift

Manufacturing Technician - Biotech - 1st and 2nd Shift Openings

Job Description

As a Cleanroom Technician, you will be responsible for kitting, filling, and packaging operations, preparing manufactured cartridges for shipment domestically and internationally. The role involves working in a temperature-controlled setting and operating various process equipment to ensure smooth manufacturing flow.

Responsibilities

• Perform kitting assembly operations and prepare cartridges for shipment.
• Conduct filling operations ensuring correct product placement in flow cells.
• Operate process equipment such as balances, pneumatic presses, pumps, and heat sealers.
• Perform simple bulk formulations as required.
• Follow detailed work instructions housed in a cloud-based computer application.
• Seal flow cells using heat sealing machines, ensuring proper alignment to prevent rejects.
• Label flow cells accurately, ensuring QR codes and batch records are readable by sequencers.
• Cut excess foil using specialized machinery.

Essential Skills

• Experience in assembly, cleanroom operations, packaging, and filling.
• Previous manufacturing experience is preferred.
• Team player mindset and strong communication skills.
• Proficiency in using Outlook and Microsoft Teams.
• Ability to perform laboratory inspections, batch recording, and labeling.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Comfortable leading a fill and pack line.
• Willingness to learn or experience in small volume aliquoting (less than 1mL).
• Manufacturing experience is preferred.

Why Work Here?

Join a dynamic start-up company with a small team, offering ample growth opportunities. Enjoy competitive pay rates and access to on-site amenities such as a gym, basketball court, and discounted lunches. Participate in Employee Resource Group (ERG) programs for personal and professional development.

Work Environment

The position requires working in a cleanroom environment, adhering to safety protocols including wearing lab coats, shoe covers, hair nets, and safety glasses. The role is based on the 1st shift from 6am to 2:30pm, with an initial adjustment period of 9am to 5pm during the first week. Employees must be willing to commute to the manufacturing site in San Diego, CA starting in October. Overtime expectations are currently low.

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of San Diego, CA.

The pay range for this position is $22.00 - $22.00/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 San Diego,CA.

This position is anticipated to close on Jun 29, 2026.

About Aerotek

Aerotek® Inc. provides staffing and services solutions in manufacturing, logistics, construction, aviation, facilities and maintenance. We provide the expertise, solutions and people required to rise to the challenges of North American industry. Headquartered in Hanover, Md., Aerotek operates a unified network of over 200 offices across North America, supporting more than 18,000 clients each year. Aerotek is an Allegis Group company, the global leader in workforce and business solutions. To learn more, visit: Aerotek.com | 1-888-AEROTEK.

Aerotek offers weekly pay, employee benefits including medical, dental & vision, life insurance, health advocacy and employee assistance programs, a 401(k) plan, and employee discounts.

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

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.