Cleanroom Technician

Now Hiring: Production Technician
$22 - $23/hr

Job Description
As a Cleanroom Technician, you will perform kitting, filling, and packaging operations to prepare specialized cartridges and flow cells for shipment to customers across the United States and internationally. You will work in a temperature-controlled cleanroom environment, operate process equipment, follow detailed work instructions stored in a cloud-based application, and ensure all products meet strict quality and labeling standards.
Responsibilities

• Perform kitting operations by assembling manufactured cartridges and preparing them for shipment according to detailed work instructions.
• Carry out filling operations, ensuring the correct product is placed in the appropriate area of the flow cell, following documented procedures.
• Operate process equipment such as balances, pneumatic presses, pumps, heat sealers, and other production machinery in a safe and accurate manner.
• Use a heat sealing machine to correctly position the flow cell, place foil, and initiate the sealing process, maintaining high attention to detail to prevent damage and product rejects.
• Place sealed flow cells into labeling equipment, align them correctly so the QR code, lot number, and batch record information can be read automatically by the sequencer.
• Ensure labels and QR codes are properly applied and readable so data collection systems can accurately capture product information.
• Operate equipment that trims excess foil from flow cells, maintaining a clean, finished product that meets manufacturing specifications.
• Perform simple bulk formulations as needed, following laboratory and batch record instructions.
• Conduct visual inspections of products and packaging to identify defects, misalignments, or nonconformities and escalate issues as required.
• Follow batch record documentation and inspection procedures to maintain accurate production records and traceability.
• Use cloud-based computer applications to access and follow work instructions and production documentation.
• Collaborate with a small, cross-functional team and support fill and pack line activities, contributing to efficient workflow and high manufacturing yield.
• Communicate clearly with team members and leadership regarding production status, issues, and process improvements.
• Adhere to attendance and reporting procedures for planned and unplanned absences, especially during the first 30 days of employment.
• Follow all cleanroom protocols, including gowning procedures and safety guidelines, to maintain product integrity and a controlled environment.

Essential Skills

• Previous manufacturing experience preferred, particularly in cleanroom or laboratory environments.
• Experience or comfort leading a fill and pack line in a production setting.
• Ability to perform filling operations with small volumes (less than 1 mL) with precision and care.
• Team player mindset with a strong sense of collaboration and support for colleagues.
• Strong communication skills, both verbal and written, to follow instructions and share information effectively.
• Ability to use Outlook and Microsoft Teams for communication and coordination.
• Comfort working with laboratory processes, batch records, and inspection activities.
• Ability to perform visual inspection and labeling tasks with high attention to detail.
• Willingness and ability to work in a cleanroom environment with required gowning and safety equipment.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Experience with assembly, cleanroom operations, and packaging in a manufacturing or laboratory setting.
• Familiarity with kitting assembly operations and filling processes.
• Experience operating process equipment such as balances, pneumatic presses, pumps, and heat sealers.
• Comfort working with cloud-based computer applications to access work instructions and production records.
• Manufacturing (MFG) experience preferred.
• Ability to follow structured attendance and reporting procedures for planned and unplanned absences.
• Reliability in maintaining attendance, including not missing more than one day in the first 30 days of employment.

Why Work Here?
You will join a growing startup environment with a small, supportive team and significant opportunities for personal and professional growth. The organization offers competitive pay rates, access to on-site amenities such as a gym, basketball court, and discounted lunches at the food court, as well as workout facilities that support a healthy lifestyle. Employee resource group (ERG) programs provide additional community, inclusion, and engagement, creating a workplace that values collaboration, development, and well-being.
Work Environment
You will work primarily in a cleanroom environment on first shift, with two openings available from 6:00 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. One role will focus on the kitting department and is expected to transition to a manufacturing site in Rancho Bernardo, requiring comfort with that commute in the future. The other role will support the filling department and will remain at the headquarters building. Contractors work in a controlled, temperature-regulated cleanroom setting where lab coats, shoe covers, hair nets, and safety glasses are worn as needed to maintain product integrity and safety. Work instructions and batch records are accessed via cloud-based computer applications, and production equipment includes balances, pneumatic presses, pumps, heat sealers, and labeling machinery. On the first day, you will start at 9:00 a.m., and during the first week you will work 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. before transitioning to your regular shift time in the second week. Overtime expectations are currently low, with limited additional hours. Attendance is closely managed, with a requirement to report unplanned absences at least two hours before your shift and planned absences at least two weeks in advance, and new hires are expected not to miss more than one day during their first 30 days.
Job Type & Location
This is a Contract to Hire position based out of San Diego, CA.
Pay and Benefits
The pay range for this position is $22.00 - $24.00/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)
Workplace Type
This is a fully onsite position in San Diego,CA.
Application Deadline
This position is anticipated to close on Oct 7, 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.

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Use of Artificial Intelligence (AI):
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