Fractionation Lab Technician (Night Shift)

Job Title: Lab Technician (Night Shift)

Job Description

The Lab Technician (Night Shift) supports large-scale biopharmaceutical production by operating, cleaning, and maintaining process equipment in a cGMP-regulated environment. This role focuses on fractionation, ultrafiltration, chromatography, and buffer preparation while ensuring strict adherence to Standard Operating Procedures and documentation practices. The technician works in a controlled cleanroom and manufacturing setting, performing both routine and complex tasks to maintain product quality, safety, and regulatory compliance during night shift operations.

Responsibilities

• Clean and sanitize production and laboratory equipment before and after use in accordance with cGMP and SOP requirements.
• Perform production operations related to fractionation and biopharmaceutical manufacturing in a regulated environment.
• Make, verify, and secure process connections on flow panels to ensure proper product and buffer routing.
• Perform pH and conductivity measurements on in-process solutions and document results accurately.
• Prepare and perform chemical and buffer additions according to batch records and process instructions.
• Operate ultrafiltration systems to concentrate and diafilter products as required by process specifications.
• Initiate and monitor product processes using the Process Automated System, following established procedures.
• Set up, operate, and monitor chromatography processes, including systems using columns up to 80 cm, to support purification activities.
• Take, label, and prepare product samples for in-process testing and quality control analysis.
• Order, receive, and maintain raw material inventories to ensure uninterrupted production operations.
• Complete batch records, logs, and associated cGMP documentation with accuracy, clarity, and compliance.
• Assist with inspection, general production, unloading, and other manufacturing or warehouse-related tasks as needed.
• Support the Group Leader or sr staff in training other technicians on procedures, equipment use, and documentation practices.
• Follow Standard Operating Procedures and cGMP documentation practices to maintain regulatory compliance.
• Use cleaning tools and chemicals safely to maintain a controlled cleanroom and production environment.
• Handle medical device, pharmaceutical, and biopharmaceutical components with care and according to quality standards.
• Use calipers and other measuring tools when required for production or inspection activities.
• Lift, move, and carry materials and equipment, including heavy items, to support production and warehouse operations.
• Communicate effectively with warehousing staff and other departments to resolve inventory and delivery discrepancies.
• Read and prepare reports in accordance with departmental SOPs, using computer systems and related software as needed.
• Adhere to all safety, PPE, and environmental requirements, including working safely around chemicals, caustics, fumes, and human source products.
• Work collaboratively with team members and independently to achieve established production and quality goals.
• Support flexible scheduling needs, including occasional after-hours and weekend work, to meet production demands.

Essential Skills

• High school diploma or Associate degree or equivalent experience preferred.
• Ability to work in a large-scale manufacturing environment regulated by cGMP standards.
• Familiarity with working under Standard Operating Procedures and cGMP documentation practices (experience is a plus, not a requirement).
• Experience or strong interest in pharmaceutical, medical device, or biopharmaceutical manufacturing environments.
• Ability to perform cleaning and sanitization tasks in cleanroom and production areas.
• Comfort working in a cleanroom and controlled environment with strict cleanliness and documentation requirements.
• Capability to perform general production and general labor tasks, including unloading and material handling.
• Ability to lift 50+ pounds routinely and up to 75 pounds occasionally, including lifting, pulling, and carrying materials.
• Good verbal and written communication skills for documenting processes and interacting with cross-functional teams.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team to meet production and quality objectives.
• Reliable attendance and ability to work flexible hours, including nights and some weekends, as needed.
• Ability to use Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) consistently and correctly.
• Comfort working around chemicals, caustics, fumes, airborne particles, odors, and human source products in a regulated environment.
• Basic computer skills to operate software for batch records, inventory, reporting, and communication.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Preference for candidates with experience in plasma fractionation or purification processes.
• Experience in a large-scale cGMP manufacturing environment working with SOPs and cGMP documentation practices is considered a plus but is not required.
• Experience with cleaning tools and chemicals in a production or laboratory setting is preferred but not required.
• Exposure to medical assembly, medical device manufacturing, or pharmaceutical production is beneficial.
• Familiarity with inspection tools such as calipers and other measuring instruments is advantageous.
• Ability to handle variable stress levels related to delivery frequencies, work volume, interruptions, and occasional emergency shipments.
• Strong attention to detail and ability to follow complex written and verbal instructions.
• Willingness to travel occasionally to offsite warehouses by personal automobile or company vehicle for work-related tasks, if needed.
• Interest in professional growth opportunities supported by benefits such as tuition assistance.

Work Environment

This role is based in a warehouse and manufacturing environment that operates under FDA and cGMP regulations. The facility runs 24/7/365 and includes controlled cleanroom areas and laboratory spaces where strict cleanliness, documentation, and safety standards apply. Night shift hours are typically 7:00 p.m. to 7:00 a.m., following a 5-on, 2-off schedule in 2-3 day intervals, with detailed shift schedules provided by the employer. There are multiple night shift openings, and occasional afterhours and weekend work may be required to support production demands. The position involves sitting at a desk approximately 10-15% of the time to operate computer systems, investigate and resolve inventory and delivery discrepancies, read and prepare reports, and communicate via email with warehousing and other departments. The remainder of the time is spent standing, kneeling, climbing, lifting, pulling, and carrying materials weighing up to 75 pounds. The environment includes potential exposure to airborne particles, caustics, chemicals, fumes, human source products, odors, and other typical conditions found in manufacturing, laboratory, and warehouse settings. PPE use is mandatory, and employees work within a structured cGMP framework. The site is easily accessible via regional rail, with a free shuttle to a nearby station. When converted to a permanent role, employees may be eligible for a comprehensive benefits package, including a 401(k) plan with employer match and immediate vesting, medical, vision, life, and dental insurance, pet insurance, company-paid short-term and long-term disability, paid holidays, three weeks of paid time off within the first year, and tuition assistance after the first year.

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of BOCA RATON, FL.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $21.00 - $22.00/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 Type

This is a fully onsite position in BOCA RATON,FL.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Aug 10, 2026.

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