• Drug Manufacturing Technician

    Aerotek (Des Plaines, IL)


    Job Title: Drug Manufacturing Technician

    Job Description

    This is a non-exempt position where hours worked over 40 will be compensated at time and a half. The role involves ensuring the proper maintenance and operation of drug manufacturing equipment. It requires accurately weighing raw materials and active ingredients, and combining them into a blend. The technician is responsible for keeping the equipment and facility clean and in good repair. Additionally, the role involves participating in the completion of work orders, including batch record documentation per current Good Manufacturing Practices (cGMP). The technician must accurately follow and complete documentation with minimal errors or corrections.

    Responsibilities

    + Maintain and operate drug manufacturing equipment properly.

    + Accurately weigh raw materials and active ingredients.

    + Combine ingredients into a blend.

    + Keep equipment and facility clean and in good repair.

    + Participate in the completion of work orders, including batch record documentation per cGMP.

    + Follow and complete documentation with minimal errors or corrections.

    + Complete training including cGMP and safety training in a timely manner.

    + Work independently or as part of a team and follow procedures exactly.

    Essential Skills

    + Entry-level with a High School Diploma or GED equivalent.

    + Experience in batch mixing, compounding, blending, and chemical processes.

    + Familiarity with GMP (Good Manufacturing Practices).

    Additional Skills & Qualifications

    + Experience as a Chemical Operator or Batch Mixer.

     

    Work Environment

     

    The work environment involves handling drug manufacturing equipment and chemicals. The role requires adherence to safety protocols and cGMP guidelines. The facility must be kept clean and in good repair, and the technician may work alone or as part of a team.

     

    Job Type & Location

     

    This is a Contract-to-hire position based out of Des Plaines, Illinois.

     

    Pay and Benefits

     

    The pay range for this position is $22.00 - $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 Des Plaines,IL.

     

    Application Deadline

     

    This position is anticipated to close on Nov 7, 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.