• Manufacturing Technician-Stagging

    Actalent (Frederick, MD)


    Job Title: Manufacturing Technician - Staging

    Job Description

    This exciting opportunity is within the Microbiology Division, where you will contribute to manufacturing products that make a significant impact. As a Manufacturing Technician, you will play a crucial role in the production process of agars, ensuring product quality and efficiency.

    Responsibilities

    + Efficiently and safely operate assigned machinery, perform simple maintenance, and promptly report any equipment malfunctions to the Supervisor or Lead.

    + Set up and adjust machines to accommodate different sizes.

    + Obtain necessary materials from the warehouse or staging area to meet operational needs.

    + Organize production flow, ensure material availability, estimate line progress, and schedule breaks in alignment with production time schedules, all while maintaining safety standards.

    + Document work accurately, monitor product quality and compliance, check for defects, and assist with the inventory process.

    + Dispense required additives to media accurately, perform techniques to achieve pH balance, and investigate and resolve potential production failures.

    + Adhere to all written procedures, report discrepancies in procedures to the Area Supervisor, and perform all activities safely while using personal protective equipment.

    + Report property damage and safety hazards immediately to the Supervisor, Human Resources, Safety Specialist, or Management.

    + Complete production assignments timely and according to departmental schedules.

    + Sign off on DHRs in the appropriate places and fill in relevant information as per SOPs.

    Essential Skills

    + Experience in manufacturing, GMP, production, staging, production support, and inventory management.

    + Ability to comprehend and communicate effectively in English, both written and verbally.

    + Proficiency in basic math calculations.

    + Physical ability to lift up to 50 lbs and push/pull up to 600 lb wheeled kettles.

    + Capability to stand for prolonged periods, approximately 10 hours a day.

    + Ability to distinguish colors.

    Additional Skills & Qualifications

    + High school diploma or equivalent from an accredited institution.

    + Experience in science or related fields can be beneficial.

    Work Environment

    The work environment is a laboratory/cleanroom setting. The position is a 1st shift role with working hours from 6 am to 2:30 pm. The environment encourages safety and precision, requiring adherence to personal protective equipment guidelines

    Pay and Benefits

    The pay range for this position is $19.17 - $19.17/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 Frederick,MD.

     

    Application Deadline

     

    This position is anticipated to close on Jun 4, 2025.

    About Actalent

    Actalent is a global leader in engineering and sciences services and talent solutions. We help visionary companies advance their engineering and science initiatives through access to specialized experts who drive scale, innovation and speed to market. With a network of almost 30,000 consultants and more than 4,500 clients across the U.S., Canada, Asia and Europe, Actalent serves many of the Fortune 500.

     

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

     

    If you would like to request a reasonable accommodation, such as the modification or adjustment of the job application process or interviewing due to a disability, please email [email protected] (%[email protected]) for other accommodation options.