Manufacturing Quality Technician

Job Title: Manufacturing Quality Technician Job Description
This Manufacturing Quality Technician role supports aseptic fill-finish operations for prefilled syringe manufacturing within isolator-based production lines in a sterile pharmaceutical environment. The position combines hands-on manufacturing activities with strong GMP floor oversight, ensuring compliant execution of production processes, accurate documentation, and effective coordination of staffing resources across night shift operations. This opportunity is ideal for a professional with sterile pharmaceutical manufacturing experience who wants to grow into a manufacturing leadership role while staying closely involved in day-to-day operations, with approximately 70% of time dedicated to floor support and GMP oversight and 30% focused on production planning and staffing coordination.
Responsibilities
- Operate and monitor isolator-based fill-finish equipment used in the production of prefilled syringes.
- Perform aseptic operations including component preparation and staging, line setup and changeovers, and filling, stoppering, and capping activities.
- Execute manufacturing processes in strict accordance with cGMPs, SOPs, batch records, and safety requirements.
- Perform routine in-process checks and inspections to verify product quality and maintain process control.
- Support environmental monitoring activities and consistently maintain proper aseptic technique.
- Identify and promptly escalate deviations, equipment issues, or process abnormalities to supervision and Quality teams.
- Maintain an active presence on the manufacturing floor throughout production runs to ensure compliance with GMP, safety, and operational requirements.
- Review batch records, logbooks, and production documentation for completeness, accuracy, and GMP compliance.
- Verify that manufacturing activities are performed according to approved procedures and documentation standards.
- Partner with Quality, Operations, and Manufacturing teams to resolve documentation discrepancies and compliance observations.
- Support deviation investigations, root cause analysis, and CAPA activities as required.
- Coordinate manufacturing personnel assignments across production runs to ensure adequate staffing coverage throughout the night shift.
- Assist in daily manufacturing planning and execution to support production schedules and business priorities.
- Monitor staffing levels and make recommendations for resource allocation based on production demands.
- Collaborate with Operations leadership to support effective shift handoffs, schedule adherence, and clear communication between manufacturing teams, supervisors, and cross-functional departments during off-shift operations.
- Maintain cleanroom standards, including gowning qualification and housekeeping of classified areas.
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams such as Quality, Engineering, Maintenance, and Supply Chain to support uninterrupted operations.
- Support continuous improvement initiatives focused on safety, quality, compliance, and operational efficiency.
- Promote a culture of quality, accountability, and GMP compliance across manufacturing operations.
Essential Skills
- 3+ years of experience in sterile pharmaceutical manufacturing, aseptic processing, or fill-finish operations.
- Experience working with isolator-based production systems, preferably in aseptic fill-finish manufacturing.
- Demonstrated understanding of cGMP regulations, GMP documentation practices, and aseptic manufacturing requirements.
- Strong experience with GMP in FDA-regulated pharmaceutical manufacturing environments.
- Proven ability to review batch records and manufacturing documentation for completeness and compliance.
- Experience working on production lines with an understanding of different processes and personnel needs at various stages.
- Strong communication, organizational, and problem-solving skills.
- Ability to provide quality support and GMP oversight on the manufacturing floor.
- Capability to coordinate production activities, shift operations, or personnel in a manufacturing setting.
Additional Skills & Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in a scientific discipline or equivalent pharmaceutical manufacturing experience preferred.
- Experience in aseptic fill-finish manufacturing and isolator operations strongly preferred.
- Background in GMP documentation review, including batch record review and logbook verification.
- Experience with production scheduling and staffing coordination for manufacturing operations.
- Exposure to deviation investigations and CAPA support activities.
- Comfort working in FDA-regulated pharmaceutical manufacturing environments.
- Demonstrated ability to support continuous improvement initiatives related to safety, quality, and operational efficiency.
Work Environment
This role is based fully on site in a sterile pharmaceutical manufacturing facility and follows a 2-2-3 night shift schedule, providing a structured rotating pattern of workdays and days off. The position requires extensive time in classified cleanroom areas, adherence to gowning qualifications, and compliance with aseptic technique and housekeeping standards. Work is performed around isolator-based production lines and fill-finish equipment, with close collaboration across Quality, Operations, Engineering, Maintenance, and Supply Chain teams to support uninterrupted operations. The environment emphasizes safety, GMP compliance, and a culture of quality and accountability, offering hands-on involvement with day-to-day manufacturing activities as well as participation in production planning and staffing coordination.
Job Type & Location
This is a Contract position based out of Wilson, NC.
Pay and Benefits
The pay range for this position is $30.00 - $40.00/hr. Individual compensation offered for this position within this range will depend on many factors, including qualifications, skills, relevant experience, job knowledge, geographic location, internal equity, and other pertinent job-related factors. 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 Wilson,NC.
Application Deadline
This position is anticipated to close on Sep 30, 2026. About Actalent

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