Downstream Manufacturing Technician
The Downstream Manufacturing Technician is responsible for executing fundamental unit operations in the production of bulk drug substances within a multi-product, cGMP-regulated facility. This role involves performing proceduralized manufacturing tasks, equipment cleaning and setup, buffer preparation, and maintaining compliance with safety and quality standards. The technician collaborates with various departments to ensure efficient and compliant manufacturing processes while adhering to strict documentation and operational protocols.
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Job Overview
The Downstream Manufacturing Technician supports bulk drug-substance production in a multi-product, cGMP-regulated manufacturing environment. This is a full-time, hourly role based in Union City, CA. Pay Range: $21.28/hr - $26.28/hr. You will work on-site for Confidential Client and follow established cGMP procedures and safety standards.
Responsibilities
- Executes fundamental unit operations in downstream manufacturing for bulk drug substance production in a multi-product facility.
- Perform duties under limited supervision following standard operating and manufacturing procedures (SOPs).
- Independently carry out non-complex operations after training: parts cleaning, weigh & dispense, equipment preparation, kit assembly, and staging.
- Support internal operations: stocking consumables/materials, updating controlled SOP binders, and discarding expired reagents properly.
- Execute tasks under oversight such as CIP and SIP of tanks and manufacturing equipment, buffer preparation, and transfers into tanks/bags.
- Perform daily analytics and basic maintenance of analytical equipment.
- Clean, set up, and prep equipment according to procedures.
- Document work in compliance with cGMP and cGDP standards; report abnormalities and deviations promptly.
- Maintain production areas to 5S standards and escalate safety issues as needed.
Required Skills & Qualifications
- High school diploma required; entry-level role.
- Associate or Bachelor’s degree or vocational training in biotechnology preferred.
- 1+ year experience in a cGMP-regulated industry preferred.
- Working knowledge of cGMP, EHS, and compliance policies; able to follow SOPs, OCPs, and BGSs.
- Comfortable performing repeatable, proceduralized tasks with attention to detail and a right-first-time mindset.
- Ability to read and accurately follow SOPs and work instructions; strong written and verbal communication.
- Basic computer literacy and ability to work with computer-based systems.
- Team-oriented, dependable, and safety-minded.
Compensation & Location
- Pay Range: $21.28 — $26.28 per hour (hourly, non-exempt).
- Location: On-site in Union City, CA (Confidential Client).
- Employment Type: Full-time.
California pay transparency laws apply — the pay range above reflects the compensation disclosed for this role.
Why Join
- Join a regulated manufacturing team and gain hands-on downstream bioprocessing experience.
- Opportunity for training, cross-functional collaboration, and growth within a manufacturing environment.
- Work in a safety-first, quality-driven operation where procedural compliance is valued.
Equal Opportunity & Hiring Transparency
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