Manufacturing Technician

Job Title: Manufacturing Technician Location: Vacaville CA 95688 Duration: 12 Months Job Type: Temporary Assignment Work Type: Onsite Pay Rate: $25 to $29 Overview TekWissen is a global workforce management provider headquartered in Ann Arbor, Michigan that offers strategic talent solutions to our clients worldwide. Our client is a leading biotechnology company that combines technological insight with world-class manufacturing, scientific expertise, and process excellence and helps its customers deliver new and innovative medicines that help treat a wide range of diseases. Our client specializes in pharmaceutical ingredients, bioscience, biopharmaceuticals, custom manufacturing, biotechnology, life science ingredients, nutrition, microbial control, agriculture, materials science, personal care, and cell and gene therapy. Summary Responsible for supporting the production of biotherapeutic medicines in a regulated cGMP manufacturing environment. This role involves operating automated manufacturing equipment, preparing materials, performing equipment cleaning and sterilization, maintaining accurate production records, and following established safety and quality procedures. Technicians will work in either Upstream or Downstream Manufacturing to support production activities and meet manufacturing schedules. Responsibilities Operate automated manufacturing equipment and process systems to support biotherapeutic production. Perform upstream manufacturing activities, including media preparation, fermentation, harvest, seed train operations, and component dispensing, as applicable. Perform downstream manufacturing activities, including buffer preparation, filtration, fixed-tank operations, and column chromatography, as applicable. Clean, sterilize, assemble, and prepare tanks, filtration systems, and other equipment for production. Prepare, dispense, and handle raw materials, components, and chemicals in accordance with established procedures. Maintain accurate and complete manufacturing records, including production tickets, labels, equipment readings, and related documentation. Follow cGMP requirements, Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs), and applicable quality and regulatory guidelines. Monitor manufacturing processes and promptly report equipment malfunctions, process deviations, safety incidents, and quality concerns. Support production schedules by collaborating with manufacturing team members and helping resolve operational issues. Maintain cleanroom standards by following gowning procedures and using required personal protective equipment (PPE). Follow safety and environmental procedures when working with hazardous materials, chemicals, and pressurized equipment. Complete required training and maintain compliance with manufacturing and safety requirements. Required Skills and Qualifications High school diploma or GED required; technical education, certification, or advanced college coursework preferred. Mechanical aptitude or hands-on experience with equipment, machinery, or manufacturing processes is beneficial. Ability to follow detailed procedures and work effectively in a highly regulated, fast-paced manufacturing environment. Strong attention to detail and accurate documentation skills. Basic computer skills and ability to interact with automated manufacturing systems. Good problem-solving skills and the ability to identify and escape equipment, process, and quality issues. Strong communication, teamwork, reliability, and organizational skills. Commitment to safety, quality, and compliance with established procedures. Ability to meet physical requirements, including prolonged standing and walking, stair climbing, lifting and carrying materials, and repetitive bending and reaching. Ability to work weekends, off-shifts, and overtime as required. Must be available for the initial two-week daytime training schedule, Monday through Friday, 8:00 AM–5:00 PM, before transitioning to the assigned permanent shift. Ability to comply with cleanroom requirements, including gowning procedures and restrictions on makeup and jewelry. TekWissen® Group is an equal opportunity employer supporting workforce diversity. #J-18808-Ljbffr