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Manufacturing associate

United States, Novato Employment contract 15.00 - 30.00 USD / Hour · Job Posted January 18, 2026
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Contract role for a Manufacturing Associate at BioMarin's Technical Operations group, responsible for creating drugs for clinical trials and scaling production for the commercial market. The role involves strenuous, repetitive work in a loud equipment environment, requiring physical movements like bending, reaching, climbing, kneeling, and lifting items averaging 25 pounds. Work schedule is Sunday - Tuesday/Wednesday Shift from 6am - 7pm (Alternate every other Wednesday).

Job Responsibility

  • Understanding of process theory and equipment operation
  • Ability to learn biopharmaceutical manufacturing processes including mammalian cell culture, depth filtration, tangential flow filtration, column chromatography, centrifugation, protein purification, and formulation of bulk drug substance
  • Support initiatives for process optimization
  • Identify and elevate processing issues and support solutions
  • Gain experience with automation systems (LIMS, MES, PI, etc.)
  • Provide feedback and/or suggested changes to operational procedures
  • Assist in the incorporation of new technologies, practices, and standards into procedures
  • Capable of writing and reviewing process documents
  • Understanding of cGMPs as related to Commercial Operations
  • Ability to utilize Quality systems (Deviations, CAPAs, Change Requests, Action/Alert Reports, etc.)
  • Ability to participate on projects and contribute to outcomes
  • Capability to learn and support new business systems (Track wise, ERP, etc.)
  • Support trending of defined department metrics

Requirements

  • Strong communication skills—verbal and written
  • Ability to work in a team environment which includes good conflict resolution and collaboration
  • Displays good initiative to identify areas for improvement and implement solutions
  • Bachelor’s degree in science related area or engineering
  • Associate’s degree in science related area or Biotech certificate with 2+ years of experience in a biotech manufacturing environment or other regulated industry

What we offer

  • discretionary annual bonus
  • discretionary stock-based long-term incentives
  • paid time off
  • company-sponsored medical, dental, vision, and life insurance plans

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