Bioprocess Technician I

About the role

As a Manufacturing Bioprocess Technician I, you will play a vital role in producing life-saving medicines within a highly automated and controlled environment. This position involves adhering to specific production recipes and standard operating procedures to operate equipment across areas such as raw material dispensing, cell culture, and purification. This contract role offers the possibility of conversion to a permanent position, with opportunities to work in both Stainless Steel and Single-Use Manufacturing facilities supported by Production Services.

Responsibilities

• Comply with all safety requirements, cGMP, Standard Operating Procedures, and manufacturing documentation.
• Report any safety and environmental incidents immediately.
• Utilize automated systems to operate, clean, and sterilize production equipment.
• Operate small-scale cell culture areas and systems using aseptic techniques.
• Maintain cell banks and perform general seed lab operations.
• Operate fermenters, centrifuges, and other harvest systems.
• Manage protein purification units and large-scale column chromatography systems.
• Prepare solutions such as media and buffer makeup required for production.

Essential Skills

• Proficiency in the English language for reading, writing, and communication.
• Computer literacy, especially with Microsoft and Google platforms.
• Ability to work all shifts and required overtime.
• Physical ability to lift up to 25 lbs.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Preferred: Degree in Life Sciences/Engineering, Associates, or Biotech certificate.
• Demonstrated technical and mechanical aptitude.
• Ability to learn and adapt to new systems and technology quickly.
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy.
• Experience in documenting and recording information independently.
• Good judgment and ability to address non-routine problems.

Work Environment

This role operates in a cleanroom environment, requiring gowning in cleanroom scrubs, bunny suits, gloves, hair covers, safety glasses, and steel toe boots. No makeup or jewelry is permitted, and personal electronic devices are restricted. Work involves standing for long periods, climbing stairs, and handling hazardous materials. The facility operates 24x7 with various 10-hour shifts, including day and swing shifts. Overtime is paid according to local laws, and shift differentials apply for swing or night shifts. Onboarding includes a 3–4-week schedule followed by on-the-job training.

Shift Details

• 10 hr Day Shift: 7:00 am - 5:30 pm Sunday - Wednesday, Wednesday - Saturday
• 10 hr Swing Shift: 3:30 pm - 2:00 am Sunday - Wednesday, Wednesday - Saturday

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract position based out of Oceanside, CA.

Pay And Benefits

The pay range for this position is $22.00 - $22.00/hr.

Requirements

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)

About Actalent

Actalent is a global leader in engineering and sciences services and talent solutions. We help visionary companies advance their engineering and science initiatives through access to specialized experts who drive scale, innovation and speed to market. With a network of almost 20,000 consultants and 5,000 clients across the U.S., Canada, Asia and Europe, Actalent serves many of the Fortune 500. We are proud to be an Engineering News-Record (ENR) Top 500 Design Firm for our engineering design services and a ClearlyRated Best of Staffing® winner for both client and talent service. The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regard to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.

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