Overview
On Site
USD 20.00 - 25.00 per hour
Contract - W2
Contract - Independent
Skills
Jersey
Management
Manufacturing Operations
Good Manufacturing Practice
Pharmaceuticals
Medical Devices
Performance Management
Preventive Maintenance
Project Management
Harvest
Manufacturing
Collaboration
Quality Assurance
Logistics
Biotechnology
Biochemistry
Microbiology
Chemical Engineering
Cell Culture
Media
Chromatography
Attention To Detail
Documentation
Recruiting
Expect
GMP
Job Details
Manufacturing Associate (Upstream & Downstream)
Location: Princeton Area, New Jersey
Employment Type: Temp-to-Hire (potential direct opportunity for the right fit)
Schedule: Full-time, shift flexibility required (day, evening, overnight rotation possible)
Pay Range: $20-$25/hour (based on experience)
Overtime: Available based on production needs
Position Summary
Support both Upstream and Downstream manufacturing operations in a cGMP-compliant environment. This role provides hands-on experience throughout the biologics production process - from cell culture to protein purification.
Ideal Candidate Profile
Upstream Manufacturing
Upstream
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Location: Princeton Area, New Jersey
Employment Type: Temp-to-Hire (potential direct opportunity for the right fit)
Schedule: Full-time, shift flexibility required (day, evening, overnight rotation possible)
Pay Range: $20-$25/hour (based on experience)
Overtime: Available based on production needs
Position Summary
Support both Upstream and Downstream manufacturing operations in a cGMP-compliant environment. This role provides hands-on experience throughout the biologics production process - from cell culture to protein purification.
Ideal Candidate Profile
- 1-5 years of GMP experience in Pharmaceuticals, Biologics, Medical Devices, Cleanroom, or Chemical Processing environments
- Comfortable working in sterile/cleanroom settings and following strict protocols
- Strong interest in cross-functional manufacturing roles with growth potential
- Open to flexible hours outside of a standard 8am-5pm schedule
- Open to Temp-to-Hire employment
Upstream Manufacturing
- Prepare media and buffers
- Thaw vials, expand seed trains, and operate bioreactors (fed-batch/perfusion)
- Monitor/document cell growth and bioreactor parameters
- Support cell harvest through clarification and filtration
- Conduct chromatography operations (AKTA or similar systems)
- Perform Tangential Flow Filtration (TFF) and diafiltration
- Execute viral filtration procedures
- Support cleanroom-based final fill operations
- Adhere to cleanroom, gowning, and aseptic protocols
- Maintain GMP-compliant documentation
- Clean and sanitize production equipment
- Collaborate with Quality, Engineering, and Logistics teams
- High School Diploma or Associate's Degree with 1-5 years of relevant GMP experience
OR - Bachelor's Degree in Biotechnology, Biochemistry, Microbiology, Chemical Engineering, or related field
Upstream
- Familiarity with aseptic techniques and bioreactor operation
- Experience with cell culture, buffer/media prep
- Understanding of chromatography, TFF, viral filtration
- Hands-on experience in cleanroom/purification operations
- Ability to stand for long periods and lift up to 50 lbs
- Strong attention to detail and documentation skills
- Willingness to cross-train and support evolving production needs
- Typically one onsite interview
- Meet with hiring managers/supervisors
- Expect situational and GMP-related questions
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