What are the responsibilities and job description for the Manufacturing Associate II position at Actalent?
Our client located in Redmond is seeking a highly motivated Manufacturing Associate that desires a significant opportunity to improve worldwide access to biotherapeutics. This team member will be responsible for the commercial manufacturing of mammalian cell-based biotherapeutics under cGMP conditions. Manufacturing Associates are expected to execute process recipes, monitor equipment and processes, perform basic tasks, including sampling, and routine maintenance of lab equipment. Associates will also assist in media and buffer compounding. The staff member is expected to comply and follow written procedures for safety requirements, cGMP Practices, Standard Operating Procedures, and manufacturing documentation.
Our client operates 24 hrs a day using day shift, swing shift, and night shift on the front half and back half of the week.
What You’ll Do:
- Perform and monitor critical processes (i.e., Single use bioreactor operations, perfusion, chromatography, product filtration, and solution preparation)
- Supporting the introduction of new products and technologies into the facility
- Initiating non-conformances (NC)
- Execution of Electronic Batch Records (EBR) using 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
Who You Are:
- Bachelor’s degree in Science or Engineering; or
- Associate’s degree in science-related area and relevant experience; or
- High school diploma or GED and 5 years of relevant experience.
Qualification Requirements:
- Candidate must possess strong focus on right the first time and attention to detail
- Possess 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 are a must
- Excellent oral and written communication skills
Job Type & Location
This is a Contract position based out of Seattle, WA.
Pay and BenefitsThe pay range for this position is $32.00 - $38.00/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 Seattle,WA.
Application DeadlineThis position is anticipated to close on Apr 20, 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 : $32 - $38