Manufacturing Technician II - Rotating Weekend - Night Shift

Location: 220 Mill Rd, Chelmsford, MA

About the role

The Manufacturing Technician II in POROS Manufacturing is responsible for the production of POROS chromatography resin and providing assistance to maintenance and distribution as needed. This position involves recurring work situations with minimal complexity and occasional variations, requiring proactive teamwork and guidance from senior team members.

Schedule

• 12-hour night shifts on a 2-2-3 schedule (6:00 PM – 6:30 AM)
• 15% shift differential

Responsibilities

• Perform duties in compliance with corporate Environmental Health & Safety (EH&S) Standards, emphasizing safety and quality.
• Operate process equipment such as reactors, pressure filters, pumps, filling, labeling, and packaging equipment following written SOPs and UOPs in a large-scale chemical batch manufacturing process.
• 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 with a focus on 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, Delta V, and/or SAP is desirable.

Skills

• Proficient oral and written communication skills.
• Ability to interpret data, perform basic calculations, and troubleshoot.
• Physical ability to stand for 80% of the shift, move ~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.

Environmental Conditions

• Adherence to Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP) and safety standards.
• Exposure to loud noises from equipment/machinery.
• Required use of PPE (e.g., safety glasses, gowning, gloves, lab coat, ear plugs).

Pay

• Hourly pay range: $24.00 – $27.00
• 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, 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.
• Annual merit-based performance increase.
• Employee referral bonus and career advancement opportunities.