Manufacturing technician ii/iii

job summary:
A Top-Tier Global Life Sciences Leader is seeking five dedicated Manufacturing Technicians II/III to join our production team in Carlsbad, CA. This is an exciting 90-day temp-to-hire opportunity offering a direct pathway to permanent conversion. If you are a detail-oriented professional with a strong cGMP background, apply today!

This role is 100% On-Site, Monday through Friday, 8 hours/day (excluding lunch break). Overtime, weekends and holidays may be required. The scheduled start time for this position is either 6:00 AM or 12:00 PM, depending on business needs, with a consistent schedule once assigned.

location: Carlsbad, California
job type: Temporary
salary: $21 - 27 per hour
work hours: 9 to 5
education: Bachelors


responsibilities:

• Execute hands-on manufacturing and packaging processes in strict compliance with ISO 13485, cGMP, and GDP standards.
• Perform visual inspections of lyophilized products, heat seals, and finished goods while monitoring automated machinery.
• Accurately complete and review daily production documentation, batch records, and NetSuite transactions.
• Execute daily arithmetic calculations, unit conversions, and operate equipment like pipettes, pH meters, and balances.
• Clean, sanitize, and maintain production areas, and safely handle and manage hazardous waste according to regulations.

qualifications:

• High School Diploma with 3+ years (Tech II) or 5+ years (Tech III) of cGMP manufacturing experience; OR an Associate's degree with related experience; OR a Bachelor's degree in Biotechnology, Molecular Biology, or Biochemistry with 1+ years (Tech II) or 2+ years (Tech III) of cGMP manufacturing experience.
• Proven ability to work in an ISO 13485 and cGMP/cGDP regulated environment.
• Strong basic math skills, including unit conversions and fluid volume calculations.
• Reliable attendance and flexibility to support a 12:00 PM shift (with potential 6:00 AM flexibility based on business needs).
• Excellent English communication skills to read and follow complex standard operating procedures (SOPs).

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skills: Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP), Good Documentation Practices (GDP), Batch Record


Equal Opportunity Employer: Race, Color, Religion, Sex, Sexual Orientation, Gender Identity, National Origin, Age, Genetic Information, Disability, Protected Veteran Status, or any other legally protected group status.

At Randstad, we welcome people of all abilities and want to ensure that our hiring and interview process meets the needs of all applicants. If you require a reasonable accommodation to make your application or interview experience a great one, please contact View email address on click.appcast.io.


Pay offered to a successful candidate will be based on several factors including the candidate's education, work experience, work location, specific job duties, certifications, etc. In addition, Randstad offers a comprehensive benefits package, including: medical, prescription, dental, vision, AD&D, and life insurance offerings, short-term disability, and a 401K plan (all benefits are based on eligibility).


This posting is open for thirty (30) days.

Qualified applicants in San Francisco with criminal histories will be considered for employment in accordance with the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance.


Qualified applicants with arrest or conviction records will be considered for employment in accordance with the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers and the California Fair Chance Act.


We will consider for employment all qualified Applicants, including those with criminal histories, in a manner consistent with the requirements of applicable state and local laws, including the City of Los Angeles' Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance.