Manufacturing Technician

Job Title: Manufacturing Technician

Job Description

The Manufacturing Technician will be responsible for performing a range of manufacturing tasks related to reagents and buffers. The role involves troubleshooting formulations, filling processes, packaging, and conducting Quality Control procedures. You will work in a collaborative environment, supporting R&D and process improvement activities to meet production goals.

Responsibilities

• Perform assigned manufacturing tasks for reagents and buffers as assigned by the Supervisor/Lead.

• Troubleshoot formulations, filling processes, packaging, and analytical techniques.

• Conduct Quality Control procedures for consumables.

• Perform data collection and analysis.

• Process work orders to complete products to inventory.

• Execute and improve batch records and SOPs.

• Identify gaps and weaknesses in SOPs and formulations for finished goods and component materials.

• Maintain accurate inventory of materials through cycle counts, ordering, and receipt of materials.

• Operate in a fast-paced environment with rapidly shifting priorities.

• Work as part of a multi-disciplinary team with other scientists, engineers, and manufacturing personnel.

• Lead kit support and line operations.

• Perform simple buffer formulation under 50L.

• Provide fill support.

• Engage in other duties as assigned.

Essential Skills

• Experience with SOPs, BRs, and WIs.

• Hands-on experience with pH, conductivity meter, UV-vis, and other standard lab equipment.

• Self-motivated with the ability to work independently as well as in teams.

• Highly organized and flexible.

• Detail-oriented with strong analytical, verbal, and written communication skills.

• Proficient in Excel, Word, Confluence, web-based, or similar programs.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Experience with developing and updating BOMs is preferred.

• Experience with formulation, fill, packaging, and chromatography in a laboratory setting is preferred.

• A Bachelor of Science degree in biology, biochemistry, chemistry, molecular biology, or other related life science discipline preferred, with 0-2 years of relevant experience in consumable manufacturing (an equivalent combination of experience and education may be considered).

Work Environment

The work environment is within a multi-disciplinary startup focused on innovating genetic analysis tools for research and clinical markets. The role requires training in a second shift (2pm - 10:30pm), with potential work in staggered second shift (6pm - 2:30am) and eventually third shift (10pm - 6:30am). Shift differentials apply: 1st shift (6AM-2:30PM) offers regular hourly pay, 2nd shift offers a 5% differential, staggered 2nd shift offers a 7.5% differential. The work environment is dynamic, supporting R&D development and daily needs requests.

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of San Diego, California.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $23.00 - $25.00/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 Oct 20, 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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