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Job Title: Biotechnology Manufacturing Technician I
Job Description
Join a leading company specializing in developing patient-specific, expanded multicellular therapies for treating severe, chronic cardiovascular diseases.
Responsibilities
- Operate in a manufacturing clean room following established SOPs and GMP standards.
- Perform mammalian cell culture tasks.
- Handle Electronic Batch Records and log sheets according to cGMPs and SOPs.
- Make cell-culture decisions based on cell observations and written guidelines.
- Assist in revising and creating all SOPs.
- Support deviations and investigations as necessary.
Essential Skills
- Experience with GMP, cell culture, and manufacturing processes.
- Knowledge of Biology, Microbiology, and cleanroom protocols.
- Familiarity with SOPs and cGMPs.
Additional Skills & Qualifications
- Biotechnology certificate with 1-2 years of experience in a cGMP environment.
- HS diploma/GED with 4-6 years of cGMP experience.
- Experience in small scale tissue culture processing is preferred.
- Experience working in an FDA or ISO regulated environment.
Work Environment
Work in a cleanroom lab environment, under a hood for 8 hours daily to culture cells. Spend 6 hours on foot culturing cells and 2 hours on documentation. Collaborate with a team in a business casual setting. Initial training is Monday-Friday, transitioning to either Wednesday-Saturday or Sunday-Wednesday shifts, based on availability.
Job Type & LocationThis is a Contract to Hire position based out of Cambridge, MA.
Pay and BenefitsThe pay range for this position is $25.00 - $26.00/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)
Workplace TypeThis is a fully onsite position in Cambridge,MA.
Application DeadlineThis position is anticipated to close on Jan 6, 2026.
About Actalent
Actalent is a global leader in engineering and sciences services and talent solutions. We help visionary companies advance their engineering and science initiatives through access to specialized experts who drive scale, innovation and speed to market. With a network of almost 30,000 consultants and more than 4,500 clients across the U.S., Canada, Asia and Europe, Actalent serves many of the Fortune 500.
The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regard to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.
If you would like to request a reasonable accommodation, such as the modification or adjustment of the job application process or interviewing due to a disability, please email actalentaccommodation@actalentservices.com for other accommodation options.
Salary : $25 - $26