• Downstream Technician

    Aerotek (Wathena, KS)


    Description

    Responsibilities:

    The Downstream Tech is "Leading the Process" so he isn't alone in the troubleshooting (has scientists, maintenance, and engineers to help) but the experience in the follow processes and description means the candidate has knowledge of the "why" in the process and can best represent the Operations side of things.

     

    Executes the operation with team serving as process leader, coach, trainer, and responsible party

     

    Performs and verifies process setup, troubleshooting, change over, process intervention.

     

    - Does not perform machine maintenance but, must be able to setup, break down, and troubleshoot any issues during the production process

     

    Operations representative for cross-functional process support team, engaging in process

     

    Real-time problem solving, process intervention, and technical experiment delivery

     

    Ensures process documentation is prepared and completed with accuracy and concurrence

     

    Record revisions for Standard Manufacturing Practices and batch making

     

    Skills

     

    Troubleshooting, Gmp, maintenance, SAP, change over, Production, Mechanical, electrical, Industrial, Pharmacy, materials

     

    Top Skills Details

     

    Troubleshooting, Gmp, maintenance, SAP, change over

     

    Additional Skills & Qualifications

     

    Minimum High School Diploma

     

    Ideally downstream experience

     

    - Chromatography: lab technique that separates complex mixtures into individual components; Filtration, and Concentration experience for pharmaceutical production

     

    If lack of that, then would be open to Cell Growth Experience

     

    Degree is nice but not needed, biggest thing is knowledge of the processes above

    Experience Level

    Intermediate Level

     

    Job Type & Location

     

    This is a Permanent position based out of Wathena, KS.

    Pay and Benefits

    The pay range for this position is $60000.00 - $90000.00/yr.

     

    Benefits and Perks: $2,500 Sign-On Bonus!

     

    -Multiple relocation packages

     

    -Two weeklong shutdowns (mid-summer and year-end) in the US (in addition to PTO)

     

    -8-week parental leave

     

    -9 Employee Resource Groups

     

    -Annual bonus offering

     

    -Flexible work arrangements

     

    -Up to 6% 401K matching

     

    Workplace Type

     

    This is a fully onsite position in Wathena,KS.

     

    Application Deadline

     

    This position is anticipated to close on Jan 27, 2026.

    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.