10 of the Most Popular Types of Contract Manufacturing Jobs in 2026

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Top Types Of Contract Manufacturing Jobs

• Gmp Manufacturing

  Salary range: $42,000 - $60,000

  Gmp Manufacturing is a typical job search query Most salaries for Gmp Manufacturing jobs pay between $42,000 (25th percentile) and $60,000 (75th percentile) annually. Take a look at the variety of open positions nationwide for Gmp Manufacturing job searches hiring now on ZipRecruiter.

• Contract Biotech

  Salary range: $55,000 - $91,000

  Contract Biotech is a typical job search query Most salaries for Contract Biotech jobs pay between $55,000 (25th percentile) and $91,000 (75th percentile) annually. Currently, there are not many open positions nationwide for Contract Biotech job searches hiring now on ZipRecruiter. You can take a look at what is available and find similar job searches in this list.

• Tobacco Manufacturing

  Salary range: $42,000 - $60,000

  Tobacco Manufacturing is a more unusual job search query but still may give you interesting job results. Most salaries for Tobacco Manufacturing jobs pay between $42,000 (25th percentile) and $60,000 (75th percentile) annually. Take a look at the variety of open positions nationwide for Tobacco Manufacturing job searches hiring now on ZipRecruiter.

• Contract Chemical Engineer

  Salary range: $67,500 - $106,500

  Contract Chemical Engineer is a typical job search query Most salaries for Contract Chemical Engineer jobs pay between $67,500 (25th percentile) and $106,500 (75th percentile) annually. Currently, there are not many open positions nationwide for Contract Chemical Engineer job searches hiring now on ZipRecruiter. You can take a look at what is available and find similar job searches in this list.

• Entry Level Signal Processing

  Salary range: $50,500 - $97,000

  Entry Level Signal Processing is a typical job search query Most salaries for Entry Level Signal Processing jobs pay between $50,500 (25th percentile) and $97,000 (75th percentile) annually. Currently, there are not many open positions nationwide for Entry Level Signal Processing job searches hiring now on ZipRecruiter. You can take a look at what is available and find similar job searches in this list.

• Entry Level Pharmaceutical Engineer

  Salary range: $65,000 - $103,500

  Entry Level Pharmaceutical Engineer is a more unusual job search query but still may give you interesting job results. Most salaries for Entry Level Pharmaceutical Engineer jobs pay between $65,000 (25th percentile) and $103,500 (75th percentile) annually. Currently, there are not many open positions nationwide for Entry Level Pharmaceutical Engineer job searches hiring now on ZipRecruiter. You can take a look at what is available and find similar job searches in this list.

• Biopharmaceutical Manufacturing Associate

  Salary range: $48,000 - $66,000

  As a biopharmaceutical manufacturing associate, your primary responsibilities are to prepare equipment and materials for the production of biopharmaceutical products. Your duties include moving the product, supplies, and inventory to support the manufacturing process and operating devices like autoclaves and washers. You monitor the production and operations, make adjustments to increase efficiency, and ensure that you are meeting all safety regulations. You work with downstream and upstream processes to control quality. You are also in charge of preparing reports and reviewing GMP documents to ensure compliance with laws and industry regulations.

• Manufacturing Recruiter

  Salary range: $51,000 - $69,500

  As a manufacturing recruiter, your job is to source candidates for employment at manufacturing companies. This usually means you screen out candidates who aren't suitable for a position, conduct an interview, and provide help with on-boarding employees. Each manufacturer has specific needs in employees, and manufacturing recruiters are expected to find the best possible matches. May work independently from the company, so you earn a commission or finder’s fee instead of a paycheck. You may need to work flexible hours to find the best candidates, especially if you're trying to hire them away from a different job.

• Entry Level Gmp Manufacturing

  Salary range: $57,000 - $72,000

  Entry Level Gmp Manufacturing is a more unusual job search query but still may give you interesting job results. Most salaries for Entry Level Gmp Manufacturing jobs pay between $57,000 (25th percentile) and $72,000 (75th percentile) annually. Currently, there are not many open positions nationwide for Entry Level Gmp Manufacturing job searches hiring now on ZipRecruiter. You can take a look at what is available and find similar job searches in this list.

• Contract Pharma

  Salary range: $89,000 - $119,000

  Contract Pharma is a common job search query. Most salaries for Contract Pharma jobs pay between $89,000 (25th percentile) and $119,000 (75th percentile) annually. You’ll find many open positions nationwide for Contract Pharma job searches hiring now on ZipRecruiter.