Downstream Manufacturing Associate

Job Title: Manufacturing Associate

Job Description

We are seeking a passionate and curious Manufacturing Associate to join our dynamic team. This role is ideal for individuals who thrive on tackling new challenges, solving complex problems, and continuously learning. As a Manufacturing Associate, you will have the opportunity to drive impactful projects, collaborate with innovative minds, and explore new avenues. Your curiosity will not only fuel your personal growth but also contribute to the team's success.

Responsibilities

• Execute process recipes and monitor equipment and processes.
• Perform basic tasks, including sampling and routine maintenance of lab equipment.
• Assist in media and buffer compounding.
• Comply with written procedures for safety requirements, cGMP practices, standard operating procedures, and manufacturing documentation.
• Perform and monitor critical processes such as single-use bioreactor operations, perfusion, chromatography, product filtration, and solution preparation.
• Support the introduction of new products and technologies into the facility.
• Initiate non-conformances (NC).
• Execute Electronic Batch Records (EBR) using the Manufacturing Execution System (MES).
• Draft and revise manufacturing procedures and standard operating procedures as necessary.
• Support operations of glasswasher and autoclave.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Essential Skills

• Strong focus on right the first time and attention to detail.
• Effective task/time management organizational skills.
• Capacity to develop solutions to technical issues of moderate scope.
• Ability to organize, analyze/interpret, and effectively communicate individual results.
• Motivated, self-starter with strong mechanical aptitude.
• Good interpersonal, team, and communication skills.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Science or Engineering; or
• Associate’s degree in a science-related area and relevant experience; or
• High school diploma or GED and 3 years of relevant experience.
• 3 years experience within the Biotech/Pharmaceutical industry supporting Downstream Manufacturing Operations.
• Experience with UF/DF Filtration and Tangential Flow Filtration techniques
• SAP Production Data Specialist.
• Experience in drug manufacturing documentation processing.

Work Environment

The role is 100% onsite in Redmond, WA, supporting drug manufacturing in a GMP environment. The facility operates 24 hours a day with day, swing, and night shifts. Day shift runs from Wednesday to Saturday (7:00am - 6:00pm), swing shift from Wednesday to Saturday (12:00pm - 11:00pm) with a 10% premium above base pay, and night shift from Wednesday to Friday with every other Saturday (7:00pm - 8:00am)

We reserve the right to pay above or below the posted wage based on factors unrelated to sex, race, or any other protected classification.

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. This temporary role may be eligible for the following:

• Medical, Dental & Vision
• 401(k)/Roth
• Basic/Supplemental Life & AD&D
• Short and long-term disability
• HSA & DCFSA
• Transportation benefits
• Employee Assistance Program
• Company Paid Time off or State Sick Leave

This is a Contract position based out of Redmond, WA.

The pay range for this position is $30.00 - $42.00/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 Redmond,WA.

This position is anticipated to close on May 11, 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 - $42