Manufacturing Technician

Actalent • Frederick, MD • 13h ago

Description

This is an exciting opportunity to join our client's Microbiology Division where you will get to work on products that make a difference in a manufacturing setting. Operators are responsible for helping with the manufacturing process of agars by loading product, checking volumes, quality and much more!

Responsibilities:

-Efficiently and safely operate assigned machinery and perform simple maintenance and report malfunctioning equipment immediately to Supervisor or Lead.

-Will also set up and adjust machine to run at different sizes.

-Obtain correct materials for operation needs from warehouse or staging area.

-Organize production flow, make sure that materials are available, estimate progress of line, and schedule breaks while corresponding to production time schedule in a safe manner

-Document accurately and check personal work for quality and compliance, as well as monitor product for defects and assist with the inventory process.

-Accurately dispense required additives to media and properly perform technique of getting pH balance as needed and Investigate and remedy, possible production failures.

-Follow all written procedures. Report discrepancies in procedures (SOP's, DHR's, etc.) to the Area Supervisor and perform all work activities in a safe manner and wear personal protective equipment as required.

-Report property damage and /or safety hazards to the Supervisor, Human Resources, Safety Specialist or Management immediately.

-Complete production assignments in a timely manner and in accordance with departmental schedules.

-Sign off on DHR's in proper places and fill in pertinent information in accordance to SOP's.

Skills

manufacturing, gmp, production, pH, agar, media, math

Top Skills Details

manufacturing, gmp, production

Additional Skills & Qualifications

2nd shift 2pm-10:30pm

Minimum Qualifications:

-High school diploma or equivalent from an accredited institution.

-Ability to comprehend, communicate, both written and verbally, using the English language.

-Ability to perform basic math.* Ability to lift up to 50 lbs. and push/pull up to 600 lb. wheeled kettles.

-Ability to stand for sustained periods of time, approximately 10 hours a day.

-Ability to see and distinguish colors

Experience Level

Entry Level

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract position based out of FREDERICK, MD.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $24.20 - $37.03/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 FREDERICK, MD.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Nov 12, 2026.

Workplace Type

This is a fully onsite position in FREDERICK,MD.

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.

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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