Bioprocess Technician

The Bioprocess Technician is responsible for facilitating the production of cultivated meat by interfacing with automated production and bioprocess systems and controls. The role involves operating production equipment, including equipment preparation, culture growth, media/buffer preparation, process monitoring, sampling, and harvesting, all within a regulated environment focused on safety, quality, and efficiency.

• Operate bioprocess equipment for cell culture operations, from cell bank thaw through harvest.
• Prepare media and buffer solutions for the production process.
• Clean, assemble, and sterilize equipment.
• Comply with safety requirements and adhere to standard operating procedures, batch records, good documentation practices, and data capturing.
• Collaborate with coworkers and supervisors to effectively troubleshoot equipment and process issues.

• Proficiency in bioprocess techniques and GMP compliance.
• Ability to troubleshoot in a manufacturing environment.

• B.A. or B.S. degree in Life Sciences preferred, or equivalent experience in a bioprocess manufacturing environment or other regulated industry.
• Basic understanding of cell culture processes, equipment setup, aseptic techniques, and sterilization operations.
• Ability to follow Standard Operating Procedures and interact with process automation systems.
• Experience with creating and maintaining manufacturing operations documentation (SOPs, batch records) is a plus.

The role is located onsite at the Emeryville, CA facility, with a 4/10 alternative work schedule requiring weekend shifts. Training ramp is expected to be 1-3 months, depending on experience. Must be willing and able to work evening/night hours and weekends as needed. The facility operates on a Back-Half, Day Shift schedule.

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Emeryville, CA.

The pay range for this position is $30.00 - $35.00/hr.

Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following: • Medical, dental & vision • Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital • 401(k) Retirement Plan – Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available • Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents) • Short and long-term disability • Health Spending Account (HSA) • Transportation benefits • Employee Assistance Program • Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)

This is a fully onsite position in Emeryville,CA.

This position is anticipated to close on Mar 31, 2026.

Diversity, Equity & Inclusion

At Actalent, diversity and inclusion are a bridge towards the equity and success of our people. DE&I is embedded into our culture through:

• Hiring diverse talent
• Maintaining an inclusive environment through persistent self-reflection
• Building a culture of care, engagement, and recognition with clear outcomes
• Ensuring growth opportunities for our people

Actalent is an equal opportunity employer.

About Actalent

Actalent is a global leader in engineering and sciences services. For more than 40 years, we’ve helped visionary companies advance their goals. Headquartered in the United States, our teams span 150 offices across North America, EMEA, and APAC—with four delivery centers in India led by 1,000 extraordinary employees who connect their passion with purpose every day.

Our Bangalore, Hyderabad, Pune, and Chennai delivery centers are hubs of engineering expertise, with core capabilities in mechanical and electrical engineering, systems and software, and manufacturing engineering. Our teams deliver work across multiple industries including transportation, consumer and industrial products, and life sciences. We serve more than 4,500 clients, including many Fortune 500 brands. Learn more about how we can work together at actalentservices.com.

Salary : $30 - $35