Entry Level Pharmaceutical Opportunity

Job Title: Manufacturing Technician Job Description
The Manufacturing Technician sets up, operates, monitors, and controls manufacturing equipment, systems, and processes in a regulated environment. This role supports filling and packaging operations, ensures rooms and equipment are properly cleaned and sanitized according to standard operating procedures (SOPs), and executes the production schedule to meet established production goals while maintaining high quality and safety standards.
Responsibilities
- Set up, operate, monitor, and control manufacturing equipment, systems, and processes in support of filling and packaging operations.
- Clean and sanitize manufacturing, filling, and packaging rooms and equipment in accordance with SOPs and applicable guidelines.
- Execute the production schedule to achieve daily and long-term production goals.
- Handle labeling and components correctly, including transferring, counting, managing FIFO (first in, first out), and processing returns.
- Actively participate in and support event response activities, including identifying and addressing operational issues.
- Review and author SOPs and other documentation as required to support manufacturing operations and compliance.
- Identify, report, and help resolve quality issues in a timely and accurate manner.
- Execute and/or assist with equipment maintenance, including restoration of lost function, predictive maintenance, and preventative maintenance tasks.
- Train fellow employees in areas of expertise and proactively learn systems and equipment outside of current expertise, as appropriate to experience and skill level.
- Record and review production data in batch production records (BPR) and associated forms, ensuring accuracy and completeness.
- Follow all safety and environmental requirements while performing duties, and promote a culture of safety within the team.
- Perform other related accountabilities and tasks as assigned to support manufacturing operations.
Essential Skills
- Experience working under Good Manufacturing Practice (GMP) guidelines in a regulated environment.
- Previous experience in manufacturing operations, ideally in a cleanroom or similar controlled setting.
- Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced environment and remain on task throughout the shift.
- Strong attention to detail when handling components, documentation, and production data.
- Ability to accurately record and review information in batch production records and associated forms.
- Capability to follow SOPs and safety procedures consistently and precisely.
- Willingness and ability to train others in areas of expertise and to learn new systems and equipment.
- Reliability in maintaining punctuality and consistent presence on scheduled workdays.
Additional Skills & Qualifications
- Previous regulated GMP experience is strongly preferred.
- Prior manufacturing experience in any production setting is preferred.
- Biowork-related training or education is acceptable and considered relevant.
- Demonstrated ability to work collaboratively as part of a team.
- Comfort working in filling operations within a manufacturing environment.
Work Environment
This role operates in a regulated manufacturing environment that includes cleanroom, filling, and packaging areas. The position follows a 2-2-3 shift schedule, working from 6:00 AM to 6:30 PM, which involves a rotating pattern of workdays and days off. Work is performed around production equipment, with strict adherence to GMP, safety, and environmental requirements. Teamwork is central to the environment, with technicians collaborating closely to meet production goals and support high-quality operations.
Job Type & Location
This is a Contract position based out of Clayton, NC.
Pay and Benefits
The pay range for this position is $21.74 - $21.74/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)
Job Type & Location
This is a Contract position based out of Clayton, NC.
Application Deadline
This position is anticipated to close on Oct 23, 2026.
Workplace Type
This is a fully onsite position in Clayton,NC. 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 20,000 consultants and 5,000 clients across the U.S., Canada, Asia and Europe, Actalent serves many of the Fortune 500. We are proud to be an Engineering News-Record (ENR) Top 500 Design Firm for our engineering design services and a ClearlyRated Best of Staffing® winner for both client and talent service.

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