Manufacturing Associate I

Piper Companies is looking for a Manufacturing Associate I to join a pharmaceutical manufacturing company located in Research Triangle Park, North Carolina . Responsibilities Supporting daily GMP production operations, including controlled material handling, equipment prep, and accurate documentation. Maintaining production supplies through routine inventory checks, restocking, and proper rotation of materials. Preparing buffers, media, tubing sets, surgical pans, instruments, and other items per established SOPs; performing autoclave and parts wash runs. Assisting with equipment setup, basic operation, cleaning, verifications, and troubleshooting to keep processes inspection‑ready. Coordinating maintenance and calibration activities through systems like Blue Mountain Ram and escorting vendors as needed. Completing batch records, logbooks, and forms in accordance with GDP and supporting deviation reporting and investigations. Managing material movement through controlled systems such as ERP/MES platforms (e.g., SAP, Syncade). Qualifications Bachelor’s degree with 6+ months of GMP experience, or an Associate degree with 2+ years of GMP experience (Bachelor’s preferred). Experience in pharmaceutical, biotech, or biologics manufacturing with an understanding of GMP and documentation practices. Ability to follow SOPs precisely, maintain accurate records, and work efficiently with upstream and downstream operations. Preferred: experience in biologics, cell culture, downstream purification, aseptic or cleanroom work, and exposure to MES, LIMS, or ERP systems. Compensation Rate Range: $20-24/hr Comprehensive Benefit Package: Cigna Medical/Dental/Vision, 401K, Sick Leave as Required by Law #J-18808-Ljbffr Piper Companies