• Manufacturing Technician

    Aerotek (Hazelwood, MO)


    Job Title: Manufacturing Technician

    Job Description

    As a Manufacturing Technician, you will play a crucial role in supporting the manufacture of commercial and clinical biologics. Your responsibilities will include performing routine operations such as environmental cleaning and formulation of buffers and media according to established standard operating procedures while ensuring compliance with cGMP documentation practices.

    Responsibilities

    + Prepare and execute manufacturing batch records, work instructions, and SOPs with a focus on safety and precise execution.

    + Weigh, transfer, and mix chemicals.

    + Document all activities to meet cGMP requirements and maintain compliance, including the use of Personal Protective Equipment.

    + Complete preventative maintenance and work notification tasks on time.

    + Test equipment and perform routine troubleshooting of process and analytical equipment.

    + Draft, review, and revise documents as needed.

    + Run in-process analytical testing as required.

    + Maintain raw materials inventory using systems such as Kanban.

    + Keep training records up to date.

    + Participate in safety inspections, improvement projects, and other required activities.

    + Engage in shift exchanges, meetings, and lean activities to support area needs.

    Essential Skills

    + Minimum high school degree or GED required; Bachelor’s degree in a STEM field or equivalent experience preferred.

    + 1-3 years of relevant lab experience preferred.

    + Experience in manufacturing and/or GMP environment is advantageous.

    + Ability to interpret data, perform basic calculations, and troubleshoot issues.

    + Capability to stand for 80% of the shift and lift up to 40 lbs.

    + Proficiency in wearing Personal Protective Equipment including work uniform, steel toe shoes, hair net, safety glasses, bump cap, and nitrile gloves.

    Additional Skills & Qualifications

    + Excel experience is preferred.

    + Experience in inventory management is required.

    + Production experience (1-3 years ideally) is necessary.

    + Familiarity with GMP practices is preferred.

    + Computer skills, particularly in Excel, are beneficial.

     

    Why Work Here?

     

    This opportunity allows you to be part of a great company undergoing a significant expansion. You will have the chance to work in a dynamic environment that values inventory skills and offers diverse experiences across various roles.

     

    Work Environment

     

    The role involves working in a cleanroom environment, requiring proficiency in cleanroom protocols. You must be willing to wear a full gowning suit, including body suit, gloves, hair and beard nets, face covers, and safety glasses. The gowning material includes Tyvek, Nitrile, and/or Latex gloves. Prohibited items include makeup, jewelry, nail polish, cologne, and perfume. You must be able to wear a respirator, lift a minimum of 25 lbs independently, and stand for 80% of the shift. The schedule follows a 3-2-2 rotation from 6:00 AM to 6:30 PM, with initial training occurring Monday to Friday during business hours in a controlled environment.

     

    Job Type & Location

     

    This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Saint Louis, Missouri.

     

    Pay and Benefits

     

    The pay range for this position is $21.00 - $22.00/hr.

    Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job

    classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be

     

    subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits

    available for this temporary role may include the following:

    • Medical, dental & vision

    • Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital

    • 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)

     

    Workplace Type

     

    This is a fully onsite position in Hazelwood,MO.

     

    Application Deadline

     

    This position is anticipated to close on May 31, 2025.

    About Aerotek:

    We know that finding work is hard, and finding meaningful work is harder. Aerotek connects 180,000+ light industrial and skilled trades workers with 14,000+ employers each year, helping our workers navigate an evolving labor market and find jobs that meets their goals, skills and interests. Since 1983, we have provided a variety of career opportunities across North American industry – from short-term assignments at Fortune 500 companies where you can build your skills, to long-term opportunities where you can play a vital role solving for companies’ construction, manufacturing and maintenance challenges. Our 1,500+ experienced recruiters across 250+ offices work relentlessly to put our workforce in a position to thrive. Let us rise to meet your challenges and put our people-are everything spirit to the test as your career continues to grow.

     

    Aerotek offers weekly pay, employee benefits including medical, dental & vision, life insurance, health advocacy and employee assistance programs, a 401(k) plan, and employee discounts.

     

    The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regards to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.