<p>Job Title: Manufacturing Support AssociateJob Description</p> <p>The Manufacturing Support Associate plays a crucial role in maintaining GMP readiness within cleanrooms by executing facility sanitization, conducting environmental monitoring, and supporting material and product flow. This position requires a keen attention to detail and a commitment to maintaining high standards of documentation and contamination control, ensuring patient safety.</p> <p>Responsibilities</p> <ul> <li>Perform routine and ad hoc cleaning of cleanrooms according to SOPs and cGMP requirements. </li><li>Complete cleaning logs and documentation accurately to ensure GDP compliance. </li><li>Maintain cleanroom standards and address deviations promptly to support inspection readiness. </li><li>Safely transfer raw materials, consumables, drug products, and equipment throughout the facility. </li><li>Support material staging and preparation for timely manufacturing operations. </li><li>Assist production staff with ancillary support tasks such as cryopreservation transfers. </li><li>Adhere to GMP, GDP, and safety requirements in all activities. </li><li>Comply with local policies and SOPs governing tasks performed. </li><li>Maintain training status, including aseptic gowning qualification and requalification. </li><li>Identify and escalate deviations or anomalies during cleaning, EM, or material handling. </li><li>Participate in training, audits, and continuous improvement initiatives like 5S/Kaizen. </li></ul> <p>Essential Skills</p> <ul> <li>Proficiency in environmental monitoring and aseptic techniques. </li><li>Experience in cleanroom environments and GMP compliance. </li><li>Strong attention to detail and ability to follow SOPs and GDP requirements. </li><li>Effective teamwork and communication skills. </li><li>Flexibility to support cross-functional needs. </li><li>Relevant pharma experience with understanding of supply chain and material management. </li><li>Proficiency in Excel, particularly Vlookups. </li><li>Ability to sit or stand for extended periods and perform repetitive tasks. </li><li>Capability to lift up to 25 lbs and work in cleanroom gowning and PPE for prolonged periods. </li></ul> <p>Additional Skills & Qualifications</p> <ul> <li>Bachelor's degree in a science-based discipline such as biology, chemistry, or biotechnology is preferred. </li><li>Experience with cleanroom sanitization, environmental monitoring, and materials handling is strongly preferred. </li><li>Familiarity with ERP systems is advantageous. </li><li>Must have a degree with at least 1 year of experience in a GMP-regulated pharmaceutical, biotech, or CDMO environment. </li></ul> <p>Work Environment</p> <p>The role is based in a leading US-based cell therapy contract development and manufacturing organization (CDMO) with facilities specializing in the development, manufacturing, and release of autologous and allogeneic cell therapy products. The organization combines agility and entrepreneurial spirit with global expertise and resources, operating from two U.S. manufacturing facilities.</p> <p>Job Type & Location</p> <p>This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Princeton, NJ.</p> <p>Pay and Benefits</p> <p>The pay range for this position is $30.00 - $32.00/hr.</p> <p>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)</p> <p>Workplace Type</p> <p>This is a fully onsite position in Princeton,NJ.</p> <p>Application Deadline</p> <p>This position is anticipated to close on Mar 9, 2026.</p> <p>About Actalent</p> <p>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 30,000 consultants and more than 4,500 clients across the U.S., Canada, Asia and Europe, Actalent serves many of the Fortune 500.</p> <p>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.</p> <p>If you would like to request a reasonable accommodation, such as the modification or adjustment of the job application process or interviewing due to a disability, please email actalentaccommodation@actalentservices.com for other accommodation options.</p>