Job Title: Manufacturing Technician
Location: Vista, CA 92081
Pay rate: $23.00 - $24.00/hr
Work schedule: Full-Time | 1st Shift | 6:30 AM - 3:00 PM, Monday through Friday.
Shift Flexibility Notice: Must be available to work any shift, including weekends, to support production demands. Prompt, predictable onsite attendance per the posted schedule is required.
The Manufacturing Technician performs fundamental tasks within a current Good Manufacturing Practices (cGMP) environment to support complex biologics processing operations for plasma-derived pharmaceuticals. This role focuses on equipment setup, bulk processing, real-time documentation, and meticulous facility sanitation to prevent product contamination and control bioburden levels. The position requires a self-starter who works safely under specific department rules and executes tasks with strong attention to detail.
Key Responsibilities
Equipment Operation: Responsible for the setup, teardown, and daily operation of processing equipment within a biologics manufacturing environment.
Bulk Processing & Filtration: Execute bulk plasma processing and filtration workflows. Monitor critical processing parameters throughout production runs, including pH levels, product weights, separations, and active assay results.
Sanitation & Bioburden Control: Perform detailed cleaning and maintenance of the workplace, production facilities, and operating equipment in strict accordance with MSP/cGMP standards to control bioburden and prevent cross-contamination.
Real-Time Documentation: Maintain manufacturing logs, safety records, and production documents neatly and accurately in real time, following current standard procedures.
Safety Adherence: Follow specific department safety rules and wear all required personal protective equipment (PPE) to complete job tasks in a safe manner.
Training Profile: Complete and maintain the technical training profile required for the production environment.
Must Have Skills / Requirements
Technical Literacy & Math: Fluency in written and verbal English. Possess basic mathematical skills with a strong proficiency in the metric system and the functional use of a 10-key calculator.
Documentation Precision: Demonstrated ability to perform accurate, compliant, and error-free real-time documentation within a regulated framework.
Mechanical Aptitude: Sound mechanical reasoning to safely adjust, troubleshoot, and operate manufacturing machinery.
Operational Execution: Proven ability to handle multiple priorities simultaneously, use good judgment independently, and collaborate efficiently within a team structure. Must be proactive and results-oriented.
Preferred Qualifications (Nice to Have)
Direct background in pharmaceuticals, medical devices, or biologics processing within a regulated cGMP space.
Occupational Demands & Work Environment
Cleanroom Protocol: All work is performed inside a sanitized cleanroom manufacturing environment, requiring full aseptic gowning.
Physical Demands: Physical capacity to lift, pull, and push up to 50 lbs. Role requires prolonged periods of standing, bending, stretching, and walking.
Environmental Constraints: Must be comfortable working regularly within a temperature-controlled, cold room environment.
Education & Experience
Experience: 1–2 years of professional working experience in a manufacturing environment is preferred.
Education: High School Diploma or GED is required. An Associate’s Degree or Bachelor’s Degree is preferred.
Term: Contract Assignment
Benefits (employee contribution):