Manufacturing Technician

About the role

LifeSprout is a small, highly collaborative team where every person plays a visible role in advancing next-generation biomaterial technologies. As a Johns Hopkins University spinout founded in 2015 and based in Baltimore, MD, we combine scientific rigor with the agility of an early-stage medical device company. Team members gain direct exposure to cutting-edge materials science, GMP manufacturing, and the development of products designed to restore form and function for patients with soft-tissue loss.

We offer:

• Mission-driven work with clear patient impact in aesthetic and reconstructive medicine.
• Hands-on experience with advanced manufacturing techniques and novel biomaterial platforms.
• Growth opportunities in a fast-moving environment where initiative and curiosity are valued.
• Close collaboration with experienced leaders across scientific, clinical, and operational disciplines.
• A supportive culture that encourages learning, problem-solving, and continuous improvement.
• Competitive compensation and benefits aligned with the responsibilities of the role.

Responsibilities

The Manufacturing Technician supports the production of in-process materials, components, and finished medical devices by following established manufacturing protocols and strict Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP). This role requires strong attention to detail, consistent documentation, and hands-on operation of specialized equipment and processes.

Schedule

Typical schedule: 1:00 PM – 10:00 PM; schedule flexibility is required.

Key Responsibilities

• Operate manufacturing processes including electrospinning, cryomilling, plasma treatment, and chemical processing to produce composite materials.
• Support cross-functional research and development activities.
• Draft, update, and improve work instructions, SOPs, and inspection procedures.
• Perform manufacturing investigations, root-cause analysis, and trend analysis to resolve production issues.
• Execute process validation activities to confirm reproducibility, scalability, and ongoing quality assurance.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in chemistry, chemical engineering, materials science, biomedical engineering, or related field (1–3 years experience); OR 3+ years of experience in a medical device or pharmaceutical manufacturing environment.
• Hands-on experience with materials processing or machine operation.
• Ability to meet deadlines, manage milestones, and execute tasks with high reliability.
• Experience working with work instructions, inspection procedures, or cleanroom manufacturing.
• Exposure to investigations, trend analysis, or CAPA processes.
• Familiarity with GMP manufacturing, FDA regulatory expectations, and quality systems.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in chemistry, chemical engineering, materials science, biomedical engineering, or related field (1–3 years experience); OR 3+ years of experience in a medical device or pharmaceutical manufacturing environment.
• Hands-on experience with materials processing or machine operation.
• Ability to meet deadlines, manage milestones, and execute tasks with high reliability.
• Experience working with work instructions, inspection procedures, or cleanroom manufacturing.
• Exposure to investigations, trend analysis, or CAPA processes.
• Familiarity with GMP manufacturing, FDA regulatory expectations, and quality systems.

Skills

• Strong attention to detail.
• Consistent documentation.
• Hands-on operation of specialized equipment and processes.

Benefits

• Annual performance bonus eligibility (5–10%)
• 3 weeks PTO (PTO bank includes sick time)
• 10 paid company holidays + 2 floating holidays
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance

Additional Requirements

• Must be legally authorized to work in the United States.