**Manufacturing Associate** Manufacturing Raleigh, NC, US Pay Rate Low: 19.00 | Pay Rate High: 21.00 + Added - 10/04/2025 Apply for Job Our client, a renowned leader in biotechnology, is revolutionizing the use of living cells to create groundbreaking biologic medicines. As a guiding force in the biotech industry, they set the bar for innovation and advancement. We are seeking a Manufacturing Associate to join our dynamic team and support GMP drug substance manufacturing and validation activities. This individual will play a crucial role in manufacturing operations, ensuring compliance with industry standards while contributing to process optimization and data analysis. Location: Raleigh/Apex, NC Contract to Hire Pay: 19-21/hr. **Key Responsibilities** + Execute manufacturing operations and support activities on the production floor. + Perform GMP and non-GMP production runs (small- and large-scale). + Handle material preparation, equipment setup, and cleaning validation in compliance with GMP guidelines. + Assist in process validation and technical support for manufacturing activities. + Collect and analyze data related to manufacturing performance and validation. + Support documentation processes, including batch records and deviation reports. + Collaborate with cross-functional teams (Engineering, Process Development, and Quality Assurance) to optimize manufacturing workflows. + Contribute to continuous improvement efforts and best practices in drug substance manufacturing. **Education & Experience Options:** + High School Diploma/GED + 4 years of relevant work experience + Associate’s Degree + 2 years of relevant work experience + Bachelor’s Degree + 6 months of relevant work experience **Required Skills:** + Hands-on experience in GMP technical support, validation, engineering, or process development. + Knowledge of drug substance manufacturing processes. + Exposure to project management and process improvement initiatives. **Preferred Skills:** + Experience with equipment and cleaning validation. + Proficiency in data analysis and visualization tools. + Strong technical writing skills for documenting manufacturing processes and validation reports. **Why Join Us?** 🌟 Opportunity to work on cutting-edge drug manufacturing processes. 🌟 Hands-on experience in a regulated GMP environment. 🌟 Collaborative, growth-focused team with opportunities for career advancement. If you are detail-oriented, eager to contribute to high-quality manufacturing processes, and excited about making an impact in the pharmaceutical industry, we encourage you to apply! ** **_This job description is a complete list of all desired skills but not all are required. We strongly encourage candidates who have some of the skills to apply. We look forward to a conversation to learn more about you**_** \#LI-DNP INDBH We are an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.