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Job Title: Manufacturing Technician - Staging

Job Description

Join our Microbiology Division and become an integral part of a team that produces products making a difference in the manufacturing setting. As a Manufacturing Technician, you will assist in the manufacturing process of agars by loading products, checking volumes, ensuring quality, and more.

Responsibilities

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

+ Set up and adjust machines to accommodate different sizes.

+ Obtain correct materials for operational needs from the warehouse or staging area.

+ Organize production flow, ensure material availability, estimate line progress, and schedule breaks according to the production time schedule safely.

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

+ Accurately dispense required additives to media, perform pH balance techniques as needed, and investigate and remedy possible production failures.

+ Follow all written procedures and report any discrepancies in procedures (SOPs, DHRs, etc.) to the Area Supervisor.

+ Perform all work activities safely and wear personal protective equipment as required.

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

+ Complete production assignments timely and in accordance with departmental schedules.

+ Sign off on DHRs in the proper places and fill in pertinent information according to SOPs.

Essential Skills

+ Experience in manufacturing, GMP, and production support.

+ Ability to handle inventory management.

+ High school diploma or equivalent from an accredited institution.

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

+ Basic math skills.

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

+ Ability to stand for sustained periods, approximately 10 hours a day.

+ Ability to see and distinguish colors.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

+ Experience in staging and production support is advantageous.

+ Willingness to train individuals with little relevant experience or those holding an AS or BS degree in science.

Work Environment

Work in a laboratory/cleanroom environment during the 1st shift from 6 am to 2:30 pm. The role provides an opportunity to gain experience in kit production, large-scale manufacturing, and GMP practices. This position offers advancement opportunities within a global company.

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract position based out of FREDERICK, MD.

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 Nov 25, 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.