Entry Level Biotechnology Jobs in Tennessee (NOW HIRING)

Overview:  

TekWissen is a global workforce management provider headquartered in Ann Arbor, Michigan that offers strategic talent solutions to our clients world-wide.   Our client is a leading biotechnology company that combines technological insight with world-class manufacturing, scientific expertise, and process excellence and helps their customers to 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.  
 

Job Title:       Associate Manufacturing Technician
Location:       Rockwood, TN 37854
Duration:      12 Months    
Job Type:      Temporary Assignment 
Work Type:  Onsite 
Shift:             Monday to Friday from 06:00 AM to 02:30 PM or 07:00 AM to 03:30 PM
Pay Rate:      $17.50
 

Summary

The Associate Manufacturing Technician role focuses on supporting light manufacturing and distribution operations for chromatography consumables such as vials and caps. The work environment is clean, safe, and not machinery-heavy, with no exposure to hazardous materials. The role involves processing bulk products through basic equipment for weighing, counting, bagging, labeling, and assembling custom kits based on customer requirements. It is well-suited for entry-level candidates looking to gain experience in a structured production setting.

Responsibilities

• Process bulk products using basic equipment for weighing, counting, bagging, and labeling
• Wash vials and operate ovens to dry them
• Assemble chromatography consumables (vials, caps, septa) into kits as per customer specifications
• Support distribution-focused tasks including packaging and preparing products for shipment
• Inspect products during production to ensure quality standards
• Maintain and use RF scanning equipment as needed
• Record production data accurately
• Report any equipment or process issues to supervisors
• Maintain a clean, safe, and organized work environment
• Assist with problem-solving in production when needed

Required Skills

• High School Diploma or GED
• No prior experience required
• Attention to detail (important for counting, labeling, and kit assembly)
• Ability to follow step-by-step instructions and work orders
• Basic operational understanding of simple equipment (ovens, scanners, etc.)
• Teamwork and communication skills
• Ability to perform repetitive tasks with consistency
• Standing, walking, bending, and lifting (5–10 lbs regularly, up to 40 lbs occasionally with assistance)

TekWissen® Group is an equal opportunity employer supporting workforce diversity.

TekWissen is an emerging global human capital, recruitment and IT services organization. Operating since 2009, we draw upon more than a decade of staffing experience to deliver critical talent acquisition solutions and IT engagements for our clients. We’re founded on a culture that is passionate about delivering tailored solutions, that create lasting partnerships.

Our global footprint covers six countries: United States, Canada, Australia, India, United Kingdom and the Philippines. This allows us to work in close partnership with organizations and manage everything from global talent needs with demanding resourcing strategies, to single sites with lower recruitment volumes.

TekWissen® is an equal opportunity employer supporting workplace diversity.