Job Title: Manufacturing Technician - Formulation Department
Job Description
This role is responsible for manufacturing pharmaceutical assemblies in a GMP-compliant environment, with a focus on preparing solutions and production materials in the Formulation Department. The Manufacturing Technician supports all stages of the production process, including equipment setup, formulation, in-process testing, packaging, and documentation, to ensure high-quality, compliant products.
Responsibilities
Perform setup, verification, and teardown of manufacturing and formulation equipment before and after processing.
Prepare solutions, excipient formulations, spray coating formulations, and production materials according to established procedures.
Carry out manufacturing tasks including fabrication, in-process testing, and packaging of pharmaceutical assemblies.
Document all production activities accurately and legibly in manufacturing lot history records and other GMP documentation.
Clean and sanitize production equipment and production areas to maintain a controlled and compliant environment.
Utilize pipettes, micro balances, and other laboratory tools to measure and handle materials with precision.
Perform basic analysis of production and test data as needed to support process control and product quality.
Formulate polymers and spray coating formulations following standard operating procedures.
Set up coating machines, coat, inspect, and fold balloon catheters in accordance with specifications.
Ensure all activities comply with current Good Manufacturing Practices (GMPs), standard operating procedures (SOPs), and aseptic techniques.
Support cleanroom and manufacturing operations by following sanitization and contamination control procedures.
Collaborate with team members to meet production schedules, including working some Saturdays as needed for the Formulation Department (11:00 a.m. - 7:30 p.m. shift).
Essential Skills
Minimum of 2 years of related experience in pharmaceutical or medical device manufacturing, specifically supporting formulation or similar operations.
Hands-on experience working in a GMP manufacturing environment.
Proficiency with aseptic techniques and aseptic handling of materials.
Ability to follow and adhere to standard operating procedures (SOPs).
Experience with cleanroom or controlled manufacturing environments.
Demonstrated ability to perform assembly, fabrication, and packaging tasks in a medical device or pharmaceutical setting.
Ability to use pipettes, micro weights, and other laboratory tools accurately.
Strong attention to detail for documentation in manufacturing lot history records and GMP logs.
Capability to perform basic data analysis related to in-process testing and production results.
Understanding of sanitization practices and contamination control in a cleanroom or manufacturing environment.
Additional Skills & Qualifications
High School Diploma or GED is required.
Medical device, pharmaceutical, laboratory, or chemical manufacturing experience is highly beneficial.
Experience with balloon catheters, coating machines, or drug-device combination products is a plus.
Familiarity with polymer formulation and spray coating processes is an advantage.
Comfort working with detailed procedures and quality standards in a regulated environment.
Ability to work the 11:00 a.m. - 7:30 p.m. shift in the Formulation Department, with some Saturdays as needed.
Strong teamwork, communication, and reliability in meeting production goals.
Why Work Here?
You will contribute directly to innovative technologies that advance the treatment of coronary and peripheral artery disease, supporting products that address critical and unmet medical needs. The organization operates on a global scale with locations across Europe, Asia, and the United States, offering exposure to international best practices and collaboration with diverse teams. You will work in a mission-driven environment focused on revolutionizing healthcare through next-generation drug-device combination products, with opportunities to grow your skills in a highly regulated, cutting-edge field.
Work Environment
This role is based in a cleanroom and manufacturing environment, working with pharmaceutical and medical device products under strict GMP conditions. You will regularly use laboratory and production equipment such as pipettes, micro balances, coating machines, and other formulation tools. Work is performed on an 11:00 a.m. - 7:30 p.m. shift in the Formulation Department, with some Saturdays required as production needs dictate. The environment emphasizes cleanliness, sanitization, and adherence to aseptic and contamination control procedures to ensure product quality and patient safety.
Job Type & Location
This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Irvine, CA.
Pay and Benefits
The pay range for this position is $24.20 - $26.40/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 Irvine,CA.
Application Deadline
This position is anticipated to close on Jun 9, 2026.
About Aerotek
We know that finding work is hard, and finding meaningful work is harder. Aerotek connects 180,000+ light industrial and skilled trades workers with 14,000+ employers each year, helping our workers navigate an evolving labor market and find jobs that meets their goals, skills and interests. Since 1983, we have provided a variety of career opportunities across North American industry - from short-term assignments at Fortune 500 companies where you can build your skills, to long-term opportunities where you can play a vital role solving for companies' construction, manufacturing and maintenance challenges. Our 1,500+ experienced recruiters across 250+ offices work relentlessly to put our workforce in a position to thrive. Let us rise to meet your challenges and put our people-are everything spirit to the test as your career continues to grow.
Aerotek offers weekly pay, employee benefits including medical, dental & vision, life insurance, health advocacy and employee assistance programs, a 401(k) plan, and employee discounts.
The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regards to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.
San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance:
Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, for all positions located in the city and county of San Francisco, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.
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Use of Artificial Intelligence (AI):
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