Pharmaceutical Manufacturing Associate

Manufacturing Associate / Technician 

Location: Onsite – San Diego, CA

Relocation assistance is not provided for this role. Candidates must be able to work from the listed location without relocation support.

Type: Full-Time - Direct Hire

Industry: Pharmaceutical / Biotech (GMP)

Compensation: $20 - $30 an hour

Role Overview

NCC Talent Solutions is partnering with a Contract Manufacturing Organization in San Diego to scale up their manufacturing team to support a growing GMP operation. We are seeking multiple Manufacturing Associates (level based on experience) to support sterile drug product manufacturing within a GMP-regulated cleanroom environment.

This role is responsible for executing aseptic fill & finish operations, supporting cleanroom maintenance, and ensuring all production activities meet the highest standards of quality and compliance.

How you will make an impact:

• Execute batch production records and follow all SOPs for sterile manufacturing operations
• Perform aseptic fill & finish activities in a GMP cleanroom environment
• Operate and maintain filling and production equipment
• Perform filter integrity testing and in-process checks
• Conduct visual inspection of filled vials for quality and compliance
• Perform environmental monitoring (viable and non-viable)
• Support stocking and inventory of cleanroom and production supplies
• Assist with cleanroom and equipment validation activities
• Accurately complete all GMP documentation and batch records
• Participate in media fills and aseptic process qualifications
• Assist in drafting and updating SOPs and Master Batch Records
• Provide input for CAPA investigations related to deviations, sterility failures, and non-conforming materials

The experience you will bring:

• Bachelor’s degree in Life Science highly preferred. Experience will be considered in lieu of education.
• Typically requires 3–7+ years of experience in GMP-regulated pharmaceutical or biotech environments with experience executing activities in an aseptic manufacturing environments. Experience in drug product/drug substance manufacturing preferred.
• Hands-on experience with aseptic processing and cleanroom gowning
• Strong ability to read, interpret, and execute batch records and SOPs
• Ability to interpret technical instructions, including diagrams and procedures
• Ability to lift up to 50 pounds
• Ability to wear cleanroom PPE and gowning (including goggles, face shields, respirators, gloves) for extended periods (up to 4 hours at a time)
• Comfortable working in a controlled cleanroom environment for the majority of the workday