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

This entry-level Manufacturing Technician role supports regulated MDI (metered-dose inhaler) manufacturing and packaging operations through a structured technical training program. You’ll learn and perform hands-on production tasks while following controlled processes and quality systems.

• Participate in a technical training program for manufacturing and packaging equipment.
• Set up, start, operate, monitor, change over, clean, disassemble, and reassemble production and packaging equipment under supervision.
• Conduct in-process checks, inspections, and basic troubleshooting to support right-first-time execution.
• Follow Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs), batch records, manufacturing instructions, and other controlled documentation.
• Accurately complete production records and documentation.
• Work within current Good Manufacturing Practices (cGMP), safety procedures, and established quality standards.
• Collaborate with Manufacturing, Packaging, Engineering, Validation, Maintenance, Automation, and Quality teams.
• Support investigations, CAPA activities, continuous improvement initiatives, equipment qualification/validation, and commissioning as assigned.
• Maintain a clean, organized, safe, and compliant work environment.

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Who We’re Looking For

We welcome recent graduates and early-career candidates who are eager to train and develop technical skills in a regulated manufacturing setting.

• Bachelor’s degree in Chemical, Mechanical, Industrial, Manufacturing, Biomedical engineering, Biochemistry, Chemistry, Biology, Pharmaceutical Sciences, or a related technical field preferred; recent graduates encouraged to apply.
• Foundational understanding of engineering or scientific principles.
• Basic mechanical or technical aptitude and interest in equipment operation, setup, monitoring, and troubleshooting.
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to accurate documentation.
• Good written and verbal English communication skills; basic proficiency with Microsoft Office.
• Willingness to ask questions, escalate concerns, and follow direction.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced, collaborative production environment.

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Required / Preferred Skills

• cGMP (current Good Manufacturing Practices)
• SOP and batch record execution
• CAPA awareness and participation
• Inspection and in-process quality checks
• Basic laboratory or aseptic technique familiarity (preferred)
• Equipment setup, changeover, cleaning, and troubleshooting
• Basic computer skills (MS Office)

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Physical & Work Environment

This is a fully onsite, production-floor role in Somerset, MA.

• Ability to stand for extended periods and perform frequent walking, bending, and reaching.
• Ability to lift up to 50 pounds, with or without reasonable accommodation.
• Must be able to wear required personal protective equipment and respiratory protection where applicable.
• Comfortable working in a pharmaceutical manufacturing environment with gowning, hygiene, safety, and sanitation requirements.

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Compensation & Benefits

• Pay range: $41,600 — $70,720 per year. Actual pay offered will depend on qualifications, experience, location, and other job-related factors.
• Estimated midpoint: approximately $54,106 per year.
• Benefits include: weekly pay, benefits starting day one, yearly bonuses, overtime potential, 401(k) with matching, medical/dental/vision, HSA/FSA options, paid time off (vacation/sick), paid holidays, short-term disability (STD), long-term disability (LTD), parental leave and paid family leave, employee discounts, and more.

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Hiring Process & Legal Notices

• This position is posted by Careertakes on behalf of a Confidential Client. Final hiring decisions are made by the client.
• Reasonable accommodations are available for applicants with disabilities. If you need assistance during the application process, please contact Careertakes.
• Use of AI: Careertakes and our client may use AI tools to assist with parts of the hiring process (sourcing, screening, or resume review). These tools support — not replace — human decision-making.

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Location & Timeline

• Workplace: Fully onsite in Somerset, MA, USA.
• Employment type: Full-time, permanent.
• Anticipated application deadline (from source): 2026-11-12.

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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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