Manufacturing Technical Specialist

Job Description

Job Description

Job Title: Manufacturing Technical Specialist Job Description

In this role, you will support the Process Compliance team and serve the broader manufacturing organization by driving business process improvements. Your efforts will significantly enhance operational performance and customer satisfaction in quality, process capability, reliability, robustness, operational efficiency, and standard work.

• Manage key operational support activities related to product transfers and new equipment/process start-up. This includes manufacturing readiness, process design documents, engineering runs, and equipment setup.
• Perform critical technical and operational review and approval of documentation related to the design, validation, operation, and maintenance of manufacturing processes, equipment, and facilities.
• Drive business process improvements that enhance operational performance, process capability, and robustness within Aseptic Operations.
• Provide technical support on projects related to manufacturing operations and frontline execution.
• Own and actively manage Planned Events, CAPAs, and actions related to operational activities, procedures, and compliance.
• Perform critical technical and operational reviews and approvals for quality records, training, and documentation.
• Own and actively manage deviations. Lead and facilitate Root Cause Analysis and Structured Problem-Solving events to ensure thorough investigation of unplanned events and appropriate remediation actions.

• Bachelor's degree in life sciences, physical sciences, engineering, or an equivalent combination of education and 2 years of work experience.
• Strong problem-solving skills with the ability to troubleshoot and resolve process-related issues.
• Working knowledge of scientific and engineering principles relevant to Aseptic Process Equipment.
• Experience in technical change implementation, including training documents and process changes.
• Experience in deviations, root cause analysis, and associated remediation plans.
• Implemented process improvement projects that enhance performance and compliance.

• Knowledge of aseptic manufacturing processing equipment and materials, such as isolators, filling, inspection, packaging machines, and sterilization systems.
• Understanding of quality assurance principles, quality systems, microbiology, and sterility assurance.

The work environment involves laboratory settings and adheres to Good Manufacturing Practice (GMP) standards with an emphasis on quality control.

This is a Contract position based out of Hillsboro, OR.

The pay range for this position is $22.00 - $28.00/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 Hillsboro,OR.

This position is anticipated to close on Aug 14, 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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