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: Manufacturing Associate - Biotech
Location: Walkersville, MD, 21793
Duration: 12 Months
Job Type: Temporary Assignment
Work Type: Onsite
Shift: Sunday – Wednesday, 10:00 PM – 8:30AM
Job Summary:
- The Manufacturing Associate is responsible for the manufacture of therapeutic proteins (API) under current Good Manufacturing Practice (cGMP) conditions.
- At Level I, the associate executes process recipes, follows standard operating procedures (SOPs), monitors equipment and processes, performs basic laboratory and sanitization tasks, and develops a foundational understanding of cGMP compliance while working under close supervision.
- The role requires demonstration of proper aseptic techniques in handling products and materials.
Key Responsibilities
- 40% Set up, operate equipment, and monitor production processes, including clean-in-place (CIP) and steam-in-place (SIP) operations and report production in written and electronic documents in accordance with good manufacturing practice (GMPs) and good documentation procedures (GDPs), review documentation as appropriate
- 20% Attain qualification for all assigned tasks and maintain individual training plan.
- 10% Perform basic laboratory tasks, such as monitor pH, conductivity, test product samples, etc.
- 10% Perform material movements, transfer raw materials, chemicals into, out of, across the production areas.
- 10% Maintain facility and equipment through routine cleaning and sanitization, support 6S programs
- 10% Administrative tasks – attending shift exchange, meetings, sending/receiving emails, participating in projects, perform other duties as assigned.
Required Skills & Qualifications
High School Diploma or equivalent
Associate’s or Bachelor’s degree in a science-related discipline.
Prior experience in a manufacturing or regulated production environment
Familiarity with GMP, GDP, or clean room operations
Ability to follow written procedures and instructions
Basic understanding or willingness to learn cGMP and aseptic techniques
Proven logical thinking, decision-making, and critical thinking skills
Ability to work under close supervision in a regulated environment
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.