Production Technician III – Recovery

Overview

Job Title:
Production Technician III – Recovery

The Production Technician III is responsible for executing cGMP manufacturing activities with a primary focus on Primary Recovery operations. This role independently performs advanced processing tasks, supports troubleshooting, and provides technical guidance to newer staff during night shift operations.

• Execute recovery operations including harvest, clarification, and intermediate processing in accordance with cGMPs.
• Operate centrifugation and homogenization equipment per approved batch records and SOPs.
• Support product transfer activities between upstream fermentation and downstream purification.
• Perform equipment setup, disassembly, cleaning, CIP/SIP, and changeover activities.
• Monitor process parameters and perform in-process sampling (e.g., turbidity, pH, conductivity).
• Identify and troubleshoot process or equipment issues.
• Support deviation documentation and continuous improvement efforts.
• Train and mentor Production Technician I and II staff.

• Hands-on experience in primary recovery, including centrifugation and homogenization.
• Strong understanding of interfaces between fermentation and purification processes.
• Solid working knowledge of cGMP documentation and manufacturing controls.
• Ability to independently support night shift operations in a manufacturing environment.

• High School Diploma or GED with 1–2 years of related experience.
• Associate’s degree in a life science discipline with no prior experience or 1+ years of experience in a cGMP manufacturing environment.
• Bio Work Certificate preferred.

The role requires the ability to work in environments with temperatures ranging from 0°F to 100°F, and the ability to work in small or enclosed spaces and at heights greater than 4 feet. The position demands physical capabilities such as respiratory protection, discerning audible cues, performing tasks requiring 20/20 corrected vision, and the ability to lift up to 33 lbs. Additionally, the role involves standing and sitting for prolonged periods, performing repetitive motions, and executing tasks involving bending, pushing, pulling, reaching, and twisting.

This is a Contract position based out of Morrisville, NC.

The pay range for this position is $25.00 - $30.00/hr.

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 Morrisville, NC.

Final date to receive applications:
This position is anticipated to close on Feb 4, 2026.

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 30,000 consultants and more than 4,500 clients across the U.S., Canada, Asia and Europe, Actalent serves many of the Fortune 500.

The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regard to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.

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