Manufacturing Associate

Piper Companies is seeking a Manufacturing Associate to support a leading biopharmaceutical organization out of the Gaithersburg, MD area. The Manufacturing Associate will support upstream and downstream bioprocessing activities to ensure safe, compliant, and efficient production of biologics. Responsibilities of the Manufacturing Associate: Execute upstream operations such as media/buffer prep, tank sterilization, bioreactor inoculation, cell culture monitoring, and sampling Support downstream activities including centrifugation, filtration (TFF/UFDF), chromatography, column packing, and harvest operations Perform equipment setup, calibration checks, cleaning (CIP/SIP), and routine maintenance on bioprocess equipment Follow batch records, SOPs, work instructions, and GMP documentation requirements Qualifications of the Manufacturing Associate: 0-2 years of experience in a manufacturing or regulated laboratory setting Strong wet lab skills – cell culture, HPLC, UPLC, UV-Vis, chromatography, gel electrophoresis, pipetting, DNA/RNA extractions, PCR, protein concentration and other analytical chemistry lab techniques Experience with buffer and solution preparation in an academic or GMP setting Understanding of upstream/downstream operations and aseptic techniques Strong documentation, written communication skills and ability to work with a team Understanding of GMP manufacturing Bachelor’s degree in a science related field Compensation for the Manufacturing Associate: Salary: $50,000 - $61,000 annually, commensurate with experience Comprehensive Benefits: Medical, Dental, Vision (through Cigna), 401k, Sick leave required as by law, PTO, Holidays This job opens for applications on 2/13/2026. Applications for this job will be accepted for at least 30 days from the posting date. #J-18808-Ljbffr Piper Companies