Manufacturing Technician

Location: Oceanside, California

Country: United States

Category: Clinical Development and Operations

Workplace Location: Onsite

Employment Type: Contract

Posted Date: August 17, 2026

Job ID: 650959

Job Description

Manufacturing Technician
Pay:
$29-$31.78 per hour
Duration: 9 months
Location: Oceanside, CA (Onsite 5 days)

Key Responsibilities: 

  • Execute manufacturing processes on the floor under supervision, while rigorously following batch records, standard operating procedures (SOPs), and Current Good Manufacturing Practice (cGMP) regulations to ensure manufacturing operations are safe and compliant.
  • Work as part of a team to execute Good Manufacturing Practice (GMP) runs in close collaboration with, Manufacturing Science and Technology (MSAT), Facilities and Engineering (F&E) and Quality departments.
  • Under supervision, perform weighing of raw materials, as well as electronic inventory transactions utilizing Manufacturing Execution Systems (MES) and Enterprise Business system (EBS).
  • Under supervision, perform Chromatography and Ultrafiltration/Diafiltration operations for the manufacturing of viral vector products in a cGMP environment using proper aseptic technique, proper cleanroom etiquette, Good Documentation Practices (GDP), and sound scientific methods.
  • Prepare and use single use systems to support buffer preparation and filter integrity testing.
  • Assist with manual and/or automated fill of harvested viral vector material.
  • Escalate processing and equipment issues as needed.
  • Assist with revisions of SOPs, Manufacturing Production Record (MPRs), and other controlled documents.
  • Assist in the review of in-process cGMP documentation for completeness, accuracy, and compliance.
  • Ability to work effectively in an inclusive, cross-functional, team-based environment.
  • Able to work off shift hours and weekend.

 Qualifications/Skills/Experience: 

  • Bachelor's Degree Or
  • AA Degree with 2+ years of experience in manufacturing, quality or engineering in a biotech/pharma industry Or
  • High School diploma with 3+ years of experience in manufacturing, quality or engineering in a biotech/pharma industry

Preferred Qualifications: 

  • 0+ years of experience with Bachelor's degree in biology or related scientific discipline, or equivalent combination of experience and education
  • Prior experience with biopharmaceutical, cell or gene therapy manufacturing is a plus
  • Knowledge of the Current Good Manufacturing Practices (cGMP's) desired
  • Excellent skills in Microsoft Word, Excel and data analysis
  • Self-motivated and willing to accept temporary responsibilities outside of initial job description
  • Excellent interpersonal, verbal and written communication skills
  • Willingness to think outside of the box as well as comfortable in a fast-paced and constantly evolving environment
  • Ability to lift 40 lbs repeatedly and stand for hours at time
  • Able to work off shift hours and weekend

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About The Planet Group

The Planet Group is a global professional services firm delivering strategic staffing and advisory solutions. We operate at the intersection of talent and transformation – connecting the right people with the right opportunities in the areas of technology, engineering, accounting & finance, digital marketing, and manufacturing.

As one of the largest staffing companies in the US, we operate with a global reach and a performance-first mindset. We partner with clients to move fast, stay agile, and drive measurable results – building high-impact teams that fuel transformation and growth.

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