Production Technician

Job Description

Job Description Biotech Company in Sorrento Valley is NOW HIRING - Cleanroom Production Technicians

1st and 2nd shift - $22/hr + shift differential

Job Description

As a Cleanroom Technician, you will be responsible for kitting, filling, and packaging operations. You will kit manufactured cartridges, prepare them for shipment, and ensure quality control throughout the process. This role requires working in a temperature-controlled setting due to the nature of products being shipped across the US and internationally.

Responsibilities

• Perform kitting assembly operations.
• Conduct filling operations ensuring the right product is in the correct area of the flow cell.
• Operate process equipment such as balances, pneumatic presses, pumps, and heat sealers.
• Follow detailed work instructions housed in a cloud-based application.
• Operate a heat sealing machine to seal flow cells with foil, ensuring no damage occurs.
• Align flow cells correctly in labeling machines to ensure accurate QR code, lot number, and batch information.
• Trim excess foil using designated machinery.

Essential Skills

• Experience in assembly and cleanroom environments.
• Proficiency in packaging and filling operations.
• Previous manufacturing experience is preferred.
• Strong communication skills and a team player mindset.
• Ability to use Outlook and Microsoft Teams.
• Experience with laboratory inspection, batch records, labeling, filling, and visual inspection.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Comfortable leading a fill and pack line.
• Willingness to learn or experience with small volume aliquoting (less than 1mL).
• Manufacturing experience is preferred.

Why Work Here?

Join a dynamic start-up company that offers a small team environment with significant opportunities for growth. Benefit from competitive pay rates, an on-site gym, basketball court, discounted lunches at the food court, and access to workout facilities. Engage in Employee Resource Group (ERG) programs.

Work Environment

This position is for 1st shift, from 6am to 2:30pm and 2:00pm - 10:30pm. Initially, new hires will work from 9am to 5pm during their first week. The role is based in a cleanroom environment, requiring lab coats, shoe covers, hair nets, and safety glasses. Contractors will eventually relocate to the manufacturing site in San Diego, CA, starting in October. Overtime expectations are currently low, with a team average of about 8%. Adherence to the attendance policy is essential, with new hires unable to miss more than one day in the 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 - $22.00/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)

Workplace Type

This is a fully onsite position in San Diego,CA.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Jun 12, 2026.

About Aerotek

We know that finding work is hard, and finding meaningful work is harder. Aerotek connects 180,000+ light industrial and skilled trades workers with 14,000+ employers each year, helping our workers navigate an evolving labor market and find jobs that meets their goals, skills and interests. Since 1983, we have provided a variety of career opportunities across North American industry – from short-term assignments at Fortune 500 companies where you can build your skills, to long-term opportunities where you can play a vital role solving for companies’ construction, manufacturing and maintenance challenges. Our 1,500+ experienced recruiters across 250+ offices work relentlessly to put our workforce in a position to thrive. Let us rise to meet your challenges and put our people-are everything spirit to the test as your career continues to grow.

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.

Massachusetts Lie Detector:
It is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment. An employer who violates this law shall be subject to criminal penalties and civil liability.

Use of Artificial Intelligence (AI):
We may use Artificial Intelligence (AI) to support parts of our hiring process, including sourcing, screening, and evaluating candidates. AI helps assess applications and qualifications, but final decisions are made by our hiring team. By applying, you acknowledge and agree that your application may be reviewed using AI tools.

Company Description We know that finding work is hard, and finding meaningful work is harder. Aerotek connects 180,000+ light industrial and skilled trades workers with 14,000+ employers each year, helping our workers navigate an evolving labor market and find jobs that meet their goals, skills, and interests. Since 1983, we have provided a variety of career opportunities across North American industry – from short-term assignments at Fortune 500 companies where you can build your skills, to long-term opportunities where you can play a vital role in solving companies’ construction, manufacturing, and maintenance challenges. Our 1,500+ experienced recruiters across 250+ offices work relentlessly to put our workforce in a position to thrive. Let us rise to meet your challenges and put our people-are-everything spirit to the test as your career continues to grow.

Company Description

We know that finding work is hard, and finding meaningful work is harder. Aerotek connects 180,000+ light industrial and skilled trades workers with 14,000+ employers each year, helping our workers navigate an evolving labor market and find jobs that meet their goals, skills, and interests. Since 1983, we have provided a variety of career opportunities across North American industry – from short-term assignments at Fortune 500 companies where you can build your skills, to long-term opportunities where you can play a vital role in solving companies’ construction, manufacturing, and maintenance challenges. Our 1,500+ experienced recruiters across 250+ offices work relentlessly to put our workforce in a position to thrive. Let us rise to meet your challenges and put our people-are-everything spirit to the test as your career continues to grow.