Position Title: Manufacturing Bioprocess Technician I
Work Location: Oceanside, CA 92056
Assignment Duration: 11+ Months
Work Arrangement: Onsite

Position Summary

As an entry level Manufacturing Technician, you will work within a team to produce and deliver quality products for patients around the world.
The Organization is a 24/7 site, and technicians support both Upstream and Downstream manufacturing operations.

Background & Context

The Organization operates under strict regulatory oversight and quality standards to maintain its right to operate and commitment to governing bodies worldwide.

Key Responsibilities

• Work safely at all times and follow Standard Operating Procedures
• Support Upstream manufacturing including media preparation, cell culture maintenance, and bioreactor setup/breakdown
• Support Downstream operations including buffer preparation, chromatography skids, cleaning and steaming in place, and formulation support
• Maintain compliance with cGMP, ISO/FDA standards
• Participate in onboarding and on-the-job training programs

Qualification & Experience

• Proficiency in English (reading, writing, communication)
• Ability to work all shifts, required overtime, and stand for extended periods
• Ability to pass all job-related tests and certifications for cGMP environments
• Annual re-qualification on required training and certifications
• Ability to climb up to 6 flights of stairs daily
• Ability to lift up to 25 lbs
• Willingness to wear required cleanroom gowning; no makeup, jewelry, or personal cell phones

Education

• Degree in Life Sciences or Engineering with 1 year experience
• OR Associate degree with 3 years experience
• OR Biotech certificate from approved program
• OR High school diploma with 5 years experience

Work Experience

• 1–2 years (within last 7 years) operating complex mechanical equipment in Upstream or Downstream processes preferred
• Experience in pharmaceutical, biotech, biomedical, electronics, chemical, food, cosmetics, or medical industries desirable

Computers

• Computer literate; able to interface with computer systems and PLC-based logic
• Comfortable with Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, email, and web navigation
• Basic typing skills and familiarity with Google platforms

Additional Information

• No relocation benefits offered

 
 
At SPECTRAFORCE, we are committed to maintaining a workplace that ensures fair compensation and wage transparency in adherence with all applicable state and local laws. This position’s starting pay is: $ 22.00/hr.