Job Title: Manufacturing Technician

Job Description

This is an exciting opportunity to join the Microbiology Division, where you will work on products that make a difference in a manufacturing setting. As a Manufacturing Technician, you will play a key role in the manufacturing process of agars by loading product, checking volumes, ensuring quality, and more.

Responsibilities

• Efficiently and safely operate assigned machinery, perform simple maintenance, and report malfunctioning equipment immediately to the Supervisor or Lead.
• Set up and adjust machines to run at different sizes.
• Obtain correct materials for operational needs from the warehouse or staging area.
• Organize production flow, ensure materials are available, estimate progress of the line, and schedule breaks while adhering to production time schedules safely.
• Document accurately, check personal work for quality and compliance, monitor products for defects, and assist with the inventory process.
• Accurately dispense required additives to media and perform techniques to achieve the correct pH balance. Investigate and resolve potential production failures.
• Follow all written procedures and report discrepancies in procedures (SOPs, DHRs, etc.) to the Area Supervisor.
• Perform all work activities safely and wear personal protective equipment as required.
• Report property damage and/or safety hazards to the Supervisor, Human Resources, Safety Specialist, or Senior Management immediately.
• Complete production assignments timely and according to departmental schedules.
• Sign off on DHRs in proper places and fill in pertinent information in accordance with SOPs.

Essential Skills

• Manufacturing experience
• Understanding of GMP and production processes
• Production support and inventory management skills

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent from an accredited institution
• Ability to comprehend and communicate both written and verbally using the English language
• Basic math skills
• Ability to lift up to 50 lbs. and push/pull up to 600 lb. wheeled kettles
• Ability to stand for sustained periods of time, approximately 10 hours a day
• Ability to see and distinguish colors
• Willingness to train individuals with minimal relevant experience or a science AS or BS degree

Work Environment

The role involves working in a laboratory or cleanroom environment during the 2nd shift from 2pm to 10:30pm. This position offers a fantastic opportunity to gain experience in kit production and large-scale manufacturing, with potential for advancement in a global company.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $21.09 - $21.09/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 Frederick,MD.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Apr 30, 2025.

About Actalent

Actalent is a global leader in engineering and sciences services and talent solutions. We help visionary companies advance their engineering and science initiatives through access to specialized experts who drive scale, innovation and speed to market. With a network of almost 30,000 consultants and more than 4,500 clients across the U.S., Canada, Asia and Europe, Actalent serves many of the Fortune 500.

The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regard to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.

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