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Associate Manufacturing Specialists are entry-level professionals who support the manufacturing process in industries such as pharmaceuticals, biotechnology, or consumer goods. They are responsible for assisting with the production of products by following standard operating procedures, maintaining equipment, documenting processes, and ensuring quality and safety standards are met. These specialists often collaborate with engineers, quality assurance teams, and other production staff to troubleshoot issues and optimize efficiency. The role typically requires strong attention to detail, good communication skills, and adherence to strict regulatory guidelines.

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To thrive as an Associate Manufacturing Specialist, you need a background in life sciences or engineering, along with knowledge of manufacturing processes and quality control principles. Familiarity with Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP), standard operating procedures (SOPs), and relevant software like MES or ERP systems is typically required. Strong attention to detail, effective communication, and problem-solving skills help you excel in this role. These competencies are crucial for maintaining product quality, ensuring regulatory compliance, and contributing to efficient production operations.

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Associate Manufacturing Specialists often work closely with teams such as quality assurance, maintenance, and engineering to ensure production runs smoothly. They may coordinate with quality teams to resolve deviations, communicate with maintenance staff to address equipment issues, and relay feedback to engineering regarding process improvements. This cross-functional collaboration is essential for optimizing workflow, maintaining product quality, and meeting production targets. Being proactive and clear in communication helps build strong relationships and streamlines problem-solving across departments.

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Associate Manufacturing Specialist

Morrisville, NC • On-site

Alcami Corporation
Pharmaceutical and Medicine Manufacturing • 501 - 1,000 employees
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Full-time

Posted 25 days ago

Key responsibilities

  • Manage and review formulation and aseptic filling batch records for accuracy, completeness, and compliance with cGMP, GDP, and SOPs.

  • Ensure documentation is legible, traceable, accurate, and compliant, supporting audit readiness and regulatory expectations.

  • Train manufacturing personnel on proper documentation practices and support continuous improvement initiatives related to documentation.

Alcami rating

7.8

Company rating: 7.8 out of 10

Based on 9 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz

Job description

At Alcami, we deliver reliable solutions that unlock the potential of transformative medicines from discovery to commercialization, through trusted partnership with our clients, recognized industry expertise and proven regulatory track record.
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Job Summary
The Associate Manufacturing Specialist is accountable for driving results in a fast-paced environment by being responsible to manufacture various products following a specific protocol while in full compliance with all cGMP procedures and guidelines.
The Associate Manufacturing Specialist is responsible for handling, reviewing, and ensuring the accuracy, completeness, and compliance of all manufacturing documentation associated with formulation and aseptic filling operations. This role ensures that Good Documentation Practices (GDP) are consistently upheld and that batch records are processed efficiently to support on-time product release.
On-Site Expectations
  • 100% on-site position.
  • 1st Shift: Monday - Friday, 8:00am - 4:30pm.

Responsibilities
Batch Record Handling & Review:
  • Receive, organize, and manage all formulation and aseptic filling batch records and associated documentation.
  • Perm detailed review of batch records for accuracy, completeness, and compliance with cGMP, GDP, and internal SOPs.
  • Identify, document, and facilitate resolution of discrepancies, errors, and missing information / reports.
  • Ensure timely completion of record review to meet established batch release timelines.
  • Provide feedback and training to manufacturing technicians to support right first-time manufacturing initiatives.
  • Perform logbook reviews and support corrective action as necessary.

Documentation Quality & Compliance
  • Serve as subject matter resource for GDP requirements across manufacturing teams.
  • Ensure documentation is legible, traceable, contemporaneous, accurate, and compliant with regulatory expectations.
  • Maintain control of revision processes and ensure the correct versions of forms and records are in circulation.
  • Support internal and external audit readiness by ensuring documentation accuracy and availability.

Training & Continuous Improvement
  • Train manufacturing personnel on proper documentation practices, batch record / logbook review, and general batch record handling expectations.
  • Provide feedback and coaching to operators and supervisors, to strengthen compliance culture.
  • Participate in root cause analysis for documentation-related deviations or recurring errors.
  • Recommend and support implementation of documentation process improvements.

Cross-Functional Support
  • Work closely with Manufacturing, Quality Assurance, and Supply Chain to align on documentation needs and timelines.
  • Support investigations by providing relevant documentation insights and historical reference.
  • Assist in preparing documentation summaries or metrics for management review.
  • May require periodic presence on the production floor.
  • Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications
  • Bachelor's degree in Life Sciences, Engineering, or a related field preferred; equivalent experience considered.
  • Must have 1 - 3+ years in related GDP environment. Pharmaceutical, biotech, or aseptic manufacturing operations work experience preferred.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
  • Experience with batch record review, GDP, or cGMP environments highly desirable.
  • Strong attention to detail and ability to identify errors and inconsistencies.
  • Strong verbal and written communication and documentation skills required.
  • Strong detail orientation and organizational skills required.
  • Ability to collaborate cross-functionally and provide constructive feedback.
  • Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
  • Ability to work extended hours during peak production or release periods.
  • Able to work with Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint) required.

Travel Expectations
  • Up to 5% travel required.

Physical Demands and Work Environment
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms; talk or hear and smell. The employee is frequently required to stand. The employee is occasionally required to walk; sit and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. The employee must regularly lift and/or move up to 10 pounds, frequently lift and/or move up to 25 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus.
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently exposed to moving mechanical parts and the risk of electrical shock, burn hazards and microbial contamination. The employee is occasionally exposed to fumes or airborne particles, toxic or caustic chemicals and vibration. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate. The employee will be required to wear the appropriate personal protective equipment for specific job duties to be performed. Such personal protective equipment may include, but not limited to safety eyewear, various types of respirators/breathing apparatus, lab coats, full protective body coverings, various types of gloves, etc.

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