Manufacturing Specialist 1

job summary:
Join a premier global leader in life sciences as a Manufacturing Specialist 1 in Hayward, CA. This onsite position offers a consistent Monday-Friday schedule with flexible morning start times (7:00 AM-8:00 AM) and available weekend overtime. It is an exceptional entry-level opportunity to build hands-on expertise in advanced biotechnology manufacturing.

location: Hayward, California
job type: Contract
salary: $29 - 31 per hour
work hours: 9 to 5
education: High School

responsibilities:

• Test and evaluate next-generation DNA sequencing instrumentation following established quality and safety protocols.
• Use hand and torque tools safely while assembling, operating, and troubleshooting technical equipment.
• Collaborate with engineering, quality, and cross-functional teams to identify process discrepancies and continuous improvement actions.
• Assist in drafting and updating quality documentation, including work instructions, procedures, and batch records.
• Analyze basic production data to help drive operational efficiency and support internal quality audits.

 
qualifications:
Required:

• High School Diploma or GED.
• Fast learner who works well both independently and in a team setting.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office suite (Excel, Word, PowerPoint).
• Ability to comfortably use basic hand tools and torque tools.
• Physical ability to safely lift up to 15 lbs.

Preferred:

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Chemistry, Biology, Physics, or related STEM field.
• Exposure to biotech environments, GMP/GLP standards, or diagnostic/DNA sequencing instrumentation.

 
skills: Good Laboratory Practices (GLP), SOP Development, Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP)


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 randstadusa.com.


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.