Manufacturing Associate

Contract position based in Frederick, MD. Anticipated close date: September 1, 2026.

About the role

The Manufacturing Technician-Stagging assists with all aspects of production and quality control testing of raw and process materials for the Transplant Diagnostics business.

Responsibilities

• Ensure quality assay manufacturing by following standard procedures for dispensing biological reagents, reagent and buffer preparation.
• Print labels and label bottles, vials, and boxes.
• Package, seal, and scan assays.
• Perform production tasks on different product lines as needed.
• Manage the safe and secure storage and monitoring of inventories, products, and in-house supplies.
• Set up and operate equipment of moderate complexity.
• Update raw material inventories.
• Assist in maintaining a safe work environment.
• Solve problems that may arise in the department.
• Efficiently handle multiple tasks and projects simultaneously.
• Assist the supervisor in all aspects of manufacturing processes.
• Maintain confidentiality of laboratory data and processes.
• Adhere to work schedules as assigned.
• Notify the supervisor or manager of any unsafe conditions and take appropriate corrective actions.

Requirements

• Manufacturing experience with an understanding of GMP and production processes.
• Experience in staging and production support.
• Inventory management skills.
• Ability to organize oneself and maintain assigned work schedules.
• Proficiency in reading, understanding, and implementing written laboratory procedures.
• Capability to handle and work with biological and chemical reagents.
• High School diploma with at least one year of laboratory experience.
• Knowledge of laboratory procedures and practices.
• Basic knowledge of Microsoft Word and Excel.
• Science AS or BS degree is advantageous but not required.

Work Environment

• Work in a Laboratory/Cleanroom environment.
• Frequent use of laboratory workstations, low-temperature freezers, and computer workstations.
• Some lifting of objects, including laboratory instrumentation, weighing up to 35 pounds.
• Position involves working on a 1st shift from 6 am to 2:30 pm or a 2nd shift from 2 pm to 10:30 pm.

Pay

The pay range for this position is $20.00 - $21.09/hr. Individual compensation offered within this range will depend on qualifications, skills, relevant experience, job knowledge, geographic location, internal equity, and other pertinent job-related factors.

Benefits

Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may include:

• Medical, dental & vision
• Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital insurance
• 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)

Schedule

• 1st shift: 6 am to 2:30 pm
• 2nd shift: 2 pm to 10:30 pm