Manufacturing Technician I

Job Title: Manufacturing Technician I Job Description
The Manufacturing Technician I supports consumables, kit, and reagent production in a fast-paced, high-throughput laboratory manufacturing environment. This role focuses on producing coated plates, chemical buffers, biological diluents and reagents, and assembled kits to meet production schedules and customer order fulfillment needs. The position offers the opportunity to learn industry-standard laboratory manufacturing practices, contribute to process improvements, and develop strong technical skills while working with automated equipment and established procedures.
Responsibilities
- Operate automated equipment to perform and produce biological assays and reagents in accordance with established procedures.
- Support the production of coated plates, chemical buffers, biological diluents and reagents, and assembled kits to meet daily and weekly production schedules.
- Contribute to process improvement initiatives and assist with assay and process development activities for manufacturing.
- Complete all required documentation accurately and in a timely manner, including data capture, forms, logbooks, and inventory batch records.
- Perform daily maintenance on production equipment and document all maintenance activities according to standard operating procedures.
- Participate in general laboratory maintenance by helping maintain cleanliness, organization, and readiness of laboratory spaces, supplies, and equipment.
- Maintain physical inventory by processing, aliquoting, vialing, and labeling materials as needed for production and inventory control.
- Prepare, maintain, and report raw material, reagent, and coated plate inventories to support uninterrupted manufacturing operations.
- Participate in year-end physical inventory activities and assist with inventory reconciliation.
- Follow all laboratory safety precautions and consistently use appropriate personal protective equipment.
- Manufacture custom and prototype requests for customers as needed, following established protocols and quality standards.
- Occasionally handle BSL2 reagents while adhering to all biosafety and aseptic technique requirements.
- Adhere to standard operating procedures (SOPs) and aseptic techniques to ensure product quality and regulatory compliance.
- Collaborate with team members and supervisors to ensure training, scheduling, and production goals are met.
- Perform other related duties as assigned based on departmental needs.
Essential Skills
- Ability to operate laboratory and automated manufacturing equipment for biological assays and reagent production.
- Proficiency with pipettes and pipetting techniques gained through coursework, internships, or previous work experience.
- Understanding of basic laboratory practices, including aseptic technique and safe handling of reagents and materials.
- Ability to follow standard operating procedures (SOPs) and detailed written instructions accurately.
- Strong attention to detail for documentation, data capture, forms, logbooks, and batch records.
- Demonstrated experience in operations coordination and inventory control.
- Basic knowledge of biology, chemistry, biotechnology, or related scientific disciplines.
- Ability to maintain laboratory cleanliness, organization, and equipment readiness.
- Capability to work effectively in a fast-paced, high-throughput production environment.
- High school diploma or equivalent.
Additional Skills & Qualifications
- Associate or bachelors degree in Biology, Chemistry, Biotechnology, Engineering, or a related field is preferred.
- Prior manufacturing experience is a plus.
- Experience handling reagents, buffers, and assays in an academic, internship, or industry setting is beneficial.
- Familiarity with BSL2 laboratory practices is advantageous.
- Comfort working with standard laboratory documentation systems, including inventory and batch records.
- Interest in gaining industry experience in a lab-based manufacturing role rather than research-focused work.
- Willingness to participate in a structured training program and learn new techniques and technologies.
- Ability to collaborate in a team-oriented, supportive environment with opportunities for internal advancement.
Work Environment
This role is based in a lab-based manufacturing environment focused on high-throughput production of consumables, kits, and reagents. Work involves routine use of laboratory equipment, automated systems, pipettes, and standard lab supplies while following SOPs and safety protocols, including the use of personal protective equipment. The schedule follows two main shift windows to extend operational hours without traditional shiftwork. Opening shifts typically start at 5:00 a.m. or 7:00 a.m., with corresponding lunch breaks at 10:00 a.m. and 11:00 a.m. The closing shift starts at 8:00 a.m., with lunch at 12:00 p.m. The 5:00 a.m. shift is reserved for team members who are fully trained on startup procedures and is usually scheduled for the full week or in combination with 7:00 a.m. shifts as needed. Other team members generally work a mix of three 7:00 a.m. shifts and two 8:00 a.m. shifts each week. Schedules are posted on Wednesdays for the following week, and advance requests and time off are accommodated when possible. During the first few weeks, start times are typically 7:00 a.m. or 8:00 a.m. until hands-on training begins, with details provided by supervision after orientation. The environment is collaborative and training-focused, offering a long, structured training program, opportunities to build foundational industry skills, and potential for advancement within and beyond the department.
Job Type & Location
This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Rockville, MD.
Pay and Benefits
The pay range for this position is $20.00 - $21.63/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 to Hire position based out of Rockville, MD.
Application Deadline
This position is anticipated to close on Nov 2, 2026.
Workplace Type
This is a fully onsite position in Rockville,MD. About Actalent

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