Manufacturing Technician II - Rotating Weekend - Day Shift

Location: 220 Mill Rd, Chelmsford, MA

About the role

As a Manufacturing Technician II in POROS Manufacturing, you will produce POROS chromatography resin and assist with maintenance and distribution. This role involves recurring tasks with minimal complexity, occasional variations, and guidance from senior team members. You will contribute to a team focused on safety, quality, and continuous improvement in a large-scale chemical batch manufacturing process.

Responsibilities

• Perform duties in compliance with corporate Environmental Health & Safety (EH&S) Standards, prioritizing safety and quality.
• Operate process equipment such as reactors, pressure filters, pumps, filling, labeling, and packaging equipment following written Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) and Unit Operating Procedures (UOPs).
• Carry out unit operations including equipment changeovers with Lock Out Tag Out and Confined Space protocols, Elutriation processes, finished product discharges, R-Bead polymerization, and Bead Coating processes.
• Train new employees on basic and beginner tasks as needed.
• Maintain batch and equipment records per ISO13485 standards and Good Documentation Practices, emphasizing quality.
• Participate in 5S and continuous improvement activities, including cleaning tasks within the work center.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Minimum 2 years of experience in manufacturing, laboratory, or a related field.
• 1 year of experience with chemicals or biotech preferred.
• Experience in a cGMP environment, use of Delta V, and/or SAP is desirable.
• Proficient oral and written communication skills.
• Ability to interpret data, perform basic calculations, and troubleshoot.
• Physical ability to stand for 80% of the shift, lift ~40 lbs up one flight of stairs, and push 55-gallon drums on wheeled dollies.
• Ability to wear all required Personal Protective Equipment (PPE), including work uniform, steel toe shoes, hair net, safety glasses, bump cap, nitrile gloves, and potentially a face shield, respirator, and smock.
• Adherence to Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP) and safety standards.
• Ability to work with hazardous/toxic materials and strong odors (chemical, lubricants, biological products).
• Willingness to work in environmental conditions requiring PPE and rotational shift work.

Schedule

• 12-hour rotational shift: 6:00 AM – 6:30 PM.
• Schedule: 2-2-3 days shift (every other weekend).

Pay

Hourly pay range: $24.00 – $27.00.

This position may also be eligible for a variable annual bonus based on company, team, and individual performance.

Benefits

• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision plans, including health incentive programs.
• Employee assistance and family support programs, including commuter benefits and tuition reimbursement.
• At least 120 hours of paid time off (PTO), 10 paid holidays annually, and paid parental leave (3 weeks for bonding and 8 weeks for caregiver leave).
• Accident, life, short-term, and long-term disability insurance.
• Retirement and savings programs, including a competitive 401(k) plan.
• Employees’ Stock Purchase Plan (ESPP) with a discount on company stock.
• Performance-related bonus eligibility (where applicable).
• Annual merit-based performance increases.
• Employee referral bonus.
• Career advancement opportunities.