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Applicants for this role may also receive access to additional matched opportunities through the Careertakes platform.

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Overview

Confidential Client is hiring a Manufacturing Associate II to join a technical development team supporting pilot-scale Lipid Nanoparticle (LNP) and Drug Product production. This is an onsite, hands‑on biomanufacturing position ideal for early-career candidates with a relevant bachelor’s degree who want to grow into process ownership and technical roles.

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Why This Role

This position offers:

• Exposure to cutting-edge LNP and drug‑product formulation technologies.
• Rapid career development with opportunities to lead runs, train colleagues, and support technology transfers.
• A collaborative, safety-first environment focused on quality and continuous improvement.

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What You’ll Do

In this onsite role you will support and execute established LNP and Drug Product manufacturing processes and develop operational ownership:

• Execute formulation unit operations (LNP and Drug Product) according to approved procedures; lead process runs after training and qualification.
• Prepare materials, buffers, equipment and work areas; follow 5S and cleanroom/ GMP environment expectations.
• Operate, clean and perform basic maintenance on laboratory and pilot-scale equipment safely.
• Follow Good Laboratory Practices (GLP) and Good Documentation Practices (GDP); maintain accurate batch and run records.
• Support troubleshooting, peer training/onboarding, and operational excellence initiatives.
• Communicate equipment, process or material issues clearly to drive site-wide improvements.

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What We’re Looking For

Basic and preferred qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Chemistry, Biochemistry, Biomedical Engineering, Chemical Engineering, or related scientific/engineering field. (Entry-level graduates encouraged to apply.)
• 0–2 years experience in biotech manufacturing, development, quality, or lab settings preferred.
• Hands-on exposure to bioprocess formulations or tangential flow filtration (TFF) is a plus.
• Strong written and oral communication, attention to documentation, multitasking and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to work onsite in a team environment and comply with safety and quality systems.

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Skills & Keywords

• Lipid Nanoparticle (LNP) manufacturing
• Bioprocess formulations
• Tangential Flow Filtration (TFF)
• Biotech manufacturing
• GLP / GDP / 5S
• Process execution and troubleshooting

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Logistics & Compensation

• Salary: $34.00 - $36.50 per hour
• Shift: First (typical hours 7:00 AM – 3:00 PM)
• Location: Norwood, IL (onsite)
• Education: Bachelor's degree required
• Employment type: Full-time (onsite)

Compensation shown reflects the range the Confidential Client expects to pay for this position; actual pay will consider education, experience, and specific job duties.

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About the Employer

This role is being filled on behalf of Confidential Client via Careertakes. Careertakes will help facilitate the process and may provide matched opportunities through our platform.

If you need a reasonable accommodation to participate in the hiring process, please request assistance via the Careertakes platform or contact support@careertakes.ai.

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Equal Opportunity & Hiring Transparency

Careertakes and our client are Equal Opportunity Employers committed to building a diverse and inclusive workforce. We prohibit discrimination or harassment of any kind. To support a fair and efficient hiring process, AI tools may be used to assist with application review or resume screening. These tools do not replace human decision-making. Final hiring decisions are made by people.

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