Manufacturing Associate - Cell Therapy
The Manufacturing Associate supports cell therapy production in a regulated biopharmaceutical environment by performing routine manufacturing operations, maintaining cleanroom conditions, and ensuring compliance with cGMP and aseptic processing standards. This entry-level role involves hands-on equipment preparation, process monitoring, documentation, and collaboration with manufacturing teams to uphold production quality and efficiency in a cleanroom setting.
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Role overview
Confidential Client is seeking a Manufacturing Associate to support cell therapy production in a regulated biopharmaceutical manufacturing environment. This entry-level, hands-on role works in a controlled cleanroom and supports production activities, equipment preparation, cGMP documentation, and team-based manufacturing operations.
Key responsibilities
- Perform routine manufacturing operations following approved SOPs and work instructions
- Weigh and verify raw materials; assemble, sanitize, and prepare production equipment
- Monitor manufacturing processes and support in-process checks
- Maintain cleanroom conditions and follow cGMP and aseptic processing requirements
- Complete production documentation accurately and escalate deviations when identified
- Learn and use manufacturing systems, including electronic work instructions and production records
- Support inventory, equipment checks, and safe manufacturing practices
- Collaborate with manufacturing teams to help maintain product quality and production efficiency
Position details
- Pay: $21.14–$24.14 per hour (approx. $43,971–$50,211 per year)
- Contract length: 12 months (possible extension)
- Employment type: W-2 contract; role listed as CONTRACTOR / FULL_TIME
- Location: Queensborough, WA (100% onsite)
- Schedule: Sunday – alternate Wednesday, 11:00 AM – 11:30 PM (rotating schedule)
- Onsite cleanroom role; required gowning and PPE
- No C2C; no visa sponsorship
Minimum qualifications
- High school diploma or equivalent (or equivalent combination of education and experience)
- Ability to follow written manufacturing procedures and maintain accurate documentation
- Strong attention to detail with the ability to identify and escalate process deviations
- Good communication, interpersonal, and teamwork skills
- Basic computer proficiency (electronic work instructions / records)
- Ability to work assigned rotating onsite shift in a cleanroom environment
- Ability to stand or walk for extended periods; lift up to 30 lbs; push/pull up to 50 lbs
- Authorization to work in the United States without visa sponsorship
Preferred qualifications
- Associate’s or Bachelor’s degree in life sciences
- 0–2 years of cGMP manufacturing or relevant lab/manufacturing experience
- Experience with SOPs, cleanroom operations, and aseptic processing
- Familiarity with systems such as Syncade MES, Oracle, ETQ, BMRAM, or similar
- Experience with electronic manufacturing documentation, equipment management, or inventory systems
Benefits & additional info
- Health insurance with dental and vision options
- Holiday pay
- 401(k) program
- Employee referral bonus program
- The client retains the right to hire the contractor directly
Confidential Client is committed to inclusive hiring and will consider all qualified applicants. Reasonable accommodations are available for candidates with disabilities during the application and interview process; please notify the hiring team if you need assistance.
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