About Careertakes

👉 Important disclosure: Careertakes is a third-party recruiting platform supporting this hiring process. If selected, you will be employed directly by our client, Engineering.

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

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What You’ll Do

Confidential Client is seeking a Manufacturing Specialist to provide technical and process support for manufacturing operations. You will help the team meet production plans while maintaining quality and compliance with applicable quality systems.

• Analyze production data to identify trends and drive improvements in efficiency, product quality, and cost.
• Investigate process discrepancies and collaborate with Life Cycle Management (LCM) and Process Engineering to implement corrective actions.
• Provide SME support for validation activities: review and execute validation plans, verification and validation protocols, and released protocols.
• Act as SME for MES and eDHR development and change management; collaborate with GIS, Process Engineering and Quality.
• Create or update quality documentation, including work instructions, procedures, pFMEAs, validation test reports, batch record templates, and test methods.
• Participate in continuous improvement initiatives using Operational Excellence and Lean Six Sigma tools.
• Support internal manufacturing audits and assist with corrective actions and audit responses.
• Test next-generation sequencing instrumentation using released procedures and troubleshoot non-conformances in coordination with Manufacturing, Quality and LCM.
• Track and report instrument failures and defects; perform other duties as needed.

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Minimum Qualifications

• Associate degree or relevant technical training; Bachelor’s (BA/BS) in Engineering, Chemistry, Biology, Physics or related field preferred.
• Entry-level experience in a manufacturing or quality environment; internships or co-op experience applicable.
• Familiarity with validation protocols, GMP, and quality-control processes.
• Strong problem-solving and data-analysis skills.

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Preferred Skills

• Hands-on experience with validation, assembly, or production testing.
• Knowledge of MES, electronic device history records (eDHR), and manufacturing process control.
• Experience with Lean, Six Sigma, or other continuous improvement methodologies.
• Ability to author or update technical documentation (work instructions, pFMEAs, batch records).
• Effective cross-functional communication and collaboration skills.

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Pay & Benefits

• Pay range: $30.00 - $31.00 per hour.
• Contract-to-hire role. Individual pay within the range will depend on qualifications, experience, and other job-related factors.
• If eligible, benefits for this temporary role may include medical, dental & vision, 401(k), voluntary life & AD&D, short- and long-term disability, HSA, transportation benefits, EAP, and paid time off—subject to plan terms and eligibility.

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Additional Details

• Employment type: Contract to Hire — FULL_TIME / CONTRACTOR.
• Workplace: Fully onsite in Hayward, CA.
• Experience level: Entry Level.
• Application deadline (anticipated): Nov 9, 2026.

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Reasonable Accommodation & Fair Hiring Practices

Careertakes and our client welcome applicants from diverse backgrounds. If you need a reasonable accommodation during the application or interview process due to a disability, please contact Careertakes for assistance. All hiring decisions are made without regard to any characteristic protected by law.

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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.

If you have questions about how your data is used, please contact us directly.