Manufacturing Technician 2nd Shift Assembly

Job Description

Job Description

Job Title: Manufacturing Technician 2nd Shift Assembly Job Description

This is an exciting opportunity to join a distinguished Microbiology Division where you will contribute to the production of products that make a significant impact in a manufacturing setting. Operators will engage in the manufacturing process of agars, including loading product, checking volumes, ensuring quality, and more.

• Efficiently and safely operate assigned machinery and perform simple maintenance, reporting any malfunctioning equipment immediately.
• Set up and adjust machine settings to accommodate different sizes.
• Obtain necessary materials for operations from the warehouse or staging area.
• Organize production flow to ensure materials are available, estimate progress, and schedule breaks in accordance with the production time schedule.
• Accurately document and check personal work for quality and compliance, monitor products for defects, and assist with the inventory process.
• Dispense required additives to media and perform techniques to achieve proper pH balance, investigating and remedying potential production failures.
• Follow all written procedures and report any discrepancies to the Area Supervisor.
• Perform all work activities safely and wear personal protective equipment as required.
• Report property damage or safety hazards immediately to the appropriate personnel.
• Complete production assignments timely and in accordance with departmental schedules.
• Accurately sign off on DHRs and fill in pertinent information as per SOPs.

• Experience in manufacturing, GMP, and production support.
• Ability to comprehend and communicate using the English language, both written and verbally.
• Proficiency in basic math skills.
• Capability to lift up to 50 lbs. and push/pull up to 600 lb. wheeled kettles.
• Ability to stand for sustained periods, approximately 10 hours a day.
• Ability to see and distinguish colors.

• High school diploma or equivalent from an accredited institution.
• Experience within kit production or large-scale manufacturing is advantageous.
• Willingness to train individuals with minimal relevant experience or those possessing a science AS or BS degree.

The work environment consists of a laboratory/cleanroom setting, operating on a 2nd shift schedule from 2:00 PM to 10:30 PM. This role offers an excellent opportunity for growth and gaining experience in GMP within a global company.

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

The pay range for this position is $21.09 - $21.09/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)

This is a fully onsite position in FREDERICK,MD.

This position is anticipated to close on Sep 26, 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 withoutregard to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability,sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protectedby law.

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