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Manufacturing Associate I

Polaris Pharmaceuticals Inc.
Vacaville, CA Full Time
POSTED ON 1/20/2026 CLOSED ON 2/7/2026

What are the responsibilities and job description for the Manufacturing Associate I position at Polaris Pharmaceuticals Inc.?

Role Title : Manufacturing Associate I – Downstream

Department: Manufacturing

Supervisor: Manufacturing Manager

FLSA: Exempt


CORE VALUES

Respect ● Passion● Teamwork ● Integrity ● Honesty ● Commitment ● Collaboration


FUNCTION SUMMARY- Manufacturing Associate I – Downstream

The Manufacturing Associate I (Downstream) is responsible to support and participate in the manufacturing of drug products and intermediates following approved procedures while complying with cGMP and GDP. The Manufacturing Associate II is expected to complete quality system and production training to support drug manufacturing and perform role responsibilities. The Manufacturing Associate I is expected to don coveralls and qualify for aseptic gowning, to enter and work in a cleanroom environment.


Duties & Responsibilities:

  • Support and participate in the manufacturing of drug product and intermediates, with an emphasis on Downstream manufacturing processes
  • Comply with cGMP and GDP regulations
  • Clean, operate,and store various processing equipment
  • Collect and submit cleaning or in-process samples to Quality Control
  • Clean and sterilize manufacturing parts
  • Order and dispense raw materials
  • Participate in the execution of process development or validation protocols as needed
  • Perform site fit-for-use inspections
  • Perform revision and creation of SOP’s batch records, or associated protocols
  • under a change control program.
  • Perform deviation initiation, investigation, resolution, and CAPA


Skills & Competencies

  • Performs tasks while maintaining cGMP compliance.
  • Ability to perform responsibilities under director minimal supervision.
  • Understanding of Microsoft Office Suite and/or other organizational applications.
  • Good written, verbal,and communication skills.
  • Ability to communicate interdepartmentally with Quality Control, Facilities, MSATs and Quality Assurance for manufacturing related projects.


The Manufacturing Associate I must develop the skills necessary to perform required responsibilities to achieve company objectives and goals. This person must have strong record keeping, organizational, written, and verbal communication skills to collaborative with manufacturing personnel & interdepartmentally. This candidate is desired to have previous experience utilizing good manufacturing or documentation practice.


Education & Experience

  • At a minimum, an Associate Degree or B.A./B.S. in a science or engineering field with a minimum of 1 year of relevant work experience, or a combination of education and experience.

Salary : $70,305 - $75,000

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