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Manufacturing Associate II (Upstream/Downstream)

Piper Companies
Piper Companies Salary
Gaithersburg, MD Full Time
POSTED ON 10/25/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 11/22/2026
Piper Health and Sciences is seeking a skilled and motivated Manufacturing Associate II to join a biopharmaceutical company in the Gaithersburg, MD area. The Manufacturing Associate II is a crucial role in supporting the downstream manufacturing team. This position involves operating and maintaining downstream processing equipment, performing filtration and chromatography techniques and supporting production activities in a cleanroom environment.

Responsibilities of the Manufacturing Associate II:

  • Execute manufacturing of drug product following GMP guidelines
  • Perform buffer and media preparation for downstream processing.
  • Operate and maintain chromatography systems for protein purification.
  • Conduct tangential flow filtration (TFF) and viral filtration to ensure product purity.
  • Perform aseptic processing in a clean room environment, adhering to strict contamination control measures.
  • Maintain accurate documentation of manufacturing activities in compliance with GMP regulations.
  • Troubleshoot and resolve issues related to downstream processing equipment.

Qualifications of the Manufacturing Associate II:

  • 3 years of professional experience working in a GMP environment (Biotechnology or Pharmaceutical organization) with 1 years of experience working in downstream manufacturing
  • Experience performing chromatography, filtration techniques, aseptic processing, TFF (tangential flow filtration)
  • Experience demonstrating aseptic technique and ability to work in a BSC (biological safety cabinet)
  • Understanding of cGMP (current Good Manufacturing Practices)
  • Bachelor's degree in science related field

Compensation for the Manufacturing Associate II:

  • Salary: $52,000 - $80,000 annually, commensurate with experience
  • Comprehensive Benefits: Medical, Dental, Vision (through Cigna), 401k, Sick leave required as by law, PTO, Holidays

This job opens for applications on 10/23/2026. Applications for this job will be accepted for at least 30 days from the posting date.

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Salary : $52,000 - $80,000

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