Manufacturing Technician I, Compounding (B1 Shift)
The Manufacturing Technician I role at Confidential Client's Waco biologics facility involves executing cGMP manufacturing operations including material handling, equipment preparation, cell culture, and chromatography processes on a B1 shift schedule. The technician ensures quality control through sampling, operates specialized equipment, and maintains inventory and shipping of finished materials, supporting efficient biologics production.
About Careertakes
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Applicants for this role may also receive access to additional matched opportunities through the Careertakes platform.
What You’ll Do
This role supports cGMP biologics manufacturing at a production facility in Bellmead, TX. You will work on a B1 shift schedule (Thursday–Saturday and alternating Wednesdays) performing hands-on compounding and downstream processing activities to help produce safe, quality materials.
Key Responsibilities
- Ship finished materials and maintain accurate inventory records
- Collect and prepare in-process and raw material samples for quality testing
- Operate and maintain glass washers, autoclaves, and cell culture equipment
- Prepare buffers, media, and equipment using CIP (clean-in-place) / SIP (steam-in-place) procedures
- Perform column chromatography and tangential flow filtration tasks
- Follow cGMP procedures, complete required documentation, and report deviations
Minimum Qualifications
- High school diploma or equivalent
- 2+ years manufacturing experience OR an associate degree in a science discipline with 1+ year relevant experience
- Bachelor’s degree acceptable; entry-level candidates with relevant education may be considered
- Ability to recognize and escalate deviations from standard practices
- Familiarity with manufacturing software systems (LIMS, SAP, or automated control systems)
- Strong attention to detail and commitment to safety and quality procedures
Compensation & Schedule
- Estimated pay: $52,509 per year (estimated)
- Schedule: B1 shift — Thursday–Saturday with alternating Wednesdays
- This is a full-time role at our client’s biopharmaceutical manufacturing site in Bellmead, TX
Why Join
- Hands-on experience with cell culture and downstream processing (chromatography, TFF)
- Work in a regulated cGMP environment with opportunities to grow technical skills
- Access to additional opportunities through the Careertakes platform if you qualify
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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