Manufacturing Associate (Upstream/Downstream & Allstream)

About the role

Piper Companies is seeking a Manufacturing Associate to support a leading biopharmaceutical organization out of the Gaithersburg, MD area. The Manufacturing Associate will support upstream and downstream bioprocessing activities to ensure safe, compliant, and efficient production of biologics.

Responsibilities

• Execute upstream operations such as media/buffer prep, tank sterilization, bioreactor inoculation, cell culture monitoring, and sampling
• Support downstream activities including centrifugation, filtration (TFF/UFDF), chromatography, column packing, and harvest operations
• Perform equipment setup, calibration checks, cleaning (CIP/SIP), and routine maintenance on bioprocess equipment
• Follow batch records, SOPs, work instructions, and GMP documentation requirements

Qualifications

• 0-3 years of experience in a manufacturing or regulated laboratory setting
• Strong wet lab skills – cell culture, HPLC, UPLC, UV-Vis, Chromatography, Gel Electrophoresis, Pipetting, DNA/RNA extractions, PCR, protein concentration & other analytical chemistry lab techniques
• Experience with buffer and solution preparation in an academic or GMP setting
• Understanding of upstream/downstream operations and aseptic techniques
• Strong documentation, written communication skills and ability to work with a team
• Understanding of GMP manufacturing
• Bachelor’s degree in science related field

Compensation

• Salary: $50,000 - $62,000 annually, commensurate with experience
• Comprehensive Benefits: Medical, Dental, Vision (through Cigna), 401k, Sick leave required as by law, PTO, Holidays

This job opens for applications on 8/14/2026. Applications for this job will be accepted for at least 30 days from the posting date.