Manufacturing Support Associate

Job description

Job Title: Manufacturing Support AssociateJob Description
The Manufacturing Support Associate is responsible for maintaining GMP readiness of scientific cleanrooms by executing routine and ad-hoc facility sanitization, performing both viable and non-viable environmental monitoring, and supporting material, equipment, and product flow throughout the facility.

This role is highly detail-oriented, documentation-driven, and crucial to ensuring contamination control and patient safety.
Responsibilities

+ Perform routine scheduled and ad hoc cleaning of classified cleanrooms in accordance with SOPs, cGMP requirements, and regulatory expectations.

+ Accurately complete cleaning logs and documentation to ensure GDP compliance.

+ Support inspection readiness by maintaining cleanroom standards and addressing deviations promptly.

+ Safely transfer raw materials, consumables, drug products, and equipment throughout the facility, including classified locations.

+ Support material staging and preparation to enable timely manufacturing operations.

+ Assist production staff with ancillary support tasks as needed, such as cryopreservation transfer tasks.

+ Adhere strictly to GMP, GDP, and safety requirements during all activities.

+ Comply with all local policies and SOPs governing tasks performed.

+ Maintain training status, including aseptic gowning qualification and requalification.

+ Identify and escalate any deviations or anomalies observed during cleaning, EM, or material handling.

+ Participate in training, audits, and continuous improvement initiatives such as 5S/Kaizen to sustain a culture of quality and compliance.

Essential Skills

+ Environmental monitoring expertise.

+ Proficiency in aseptic techniques and cleanroom procedures.

+ Experience with GMP and GDP standards.

+ Strong documentation skills.

+ Biologics experience, including knowledge of microbiology and laboratory practices.

+ Associate's degree in the sciences.

+ At least 1 year of experience in a GMP-regulated pharmaceutical, biotech, or CDMO environment.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

+ Bachelor’s degree in a science-based discipline (e.g., biology, chemistry, biotechnology) preferred.

+ Prior experience with cleanroom sanitization, environmental monitoring execution, and/or materials handling is strongly preferred.

+ Strong attention to detail with proven ability to follow SOPs and GDP requirements.

+ Strong teamwork and communication skills with flexibility to support cross-functional needs.

Work Environment
The work environment is within a leading U.S.-based cell therapy contract development and manufacturing organization (CDMO) specializing in the development, manufacturing, and release of autologous and allogeneic cell therapy products for clinical and commercial supply.

The organization operates from two U.S.-based manufacturing facilities, combining the agility and entrepreneurial spirit of a specialist CDMO with the global expertise and resources of a prominent global leader in the pharmaceutical and biotechnology sectors.
Job Type & Location
This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Princeton, New Jersey.
Pay and Benefits
The pay range for this position is $25.00 - $28.00/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 Princeton,NJ.
Application Deadline
This position is anticipated to close on Oct 31, 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.

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