Lab Technician (Night Shift)

Actalent is Hiring a Purification Lab Technician (Night Shift)

Job Description

The Purification Lab Technician (Night Shift) supports large-scale biopharmaceutical manufacturing by performing purification, cleaning, and production activities in a regulated cleanroom environment. This role operates process and ultrafiltration equipment, prepares and handles buffers and chemicals, and ensures accurate documentation in compliance with cGMP and Standard Operating Procedures. The technician works on a rotating night shift schedule in a 24/7 facility and contributes to consistent, safe, and efficient production operations.

Responsibilities

• Clean and sanitize production and laboratory equipment before and after use to maintain a controlled and compliant environment.
• Perform production operations in a cGMP-regulated manufacturing setting, following Standard Operating Procedures and documentation requirements.
• Make and verify connections on flow panels to support purification and production processes.
• Perform pH and conductivity measurements to monitor and control process parameters.
• Prepare and perform chemical and buffer additions according to established procedures and batch requirements.
• Operate ultrafiltration systems and related equipment as part of the purification process.
• Initiate product processes on the Process Automated System and support automated operations as required.
• Perform chromatography processes using columns up to 80 cm in size, following defined methods and safety standards.
• Collect and prepare product samples for testing, ensuring proper labeling, handling, and documentation.
• Order and maintain raw material inventories, ensuring adequate supplies for continuous production.
• Complete batch records accurately and in a timely manner, maintaining compliance with cGMP documentation practices.
• Assist in training other technicians by sharing knowledge of procedures, equipment, and best practices.
• Work both independently and as part of a team to achieve production and quality goals.
• Use cleaning tools and chemicals to maintain equipment and work areas in accordance with cleaning and sanitization procedures.
• Lift, move, and handle materials and equipment, including heavy lifting, unloading, and general production tasks.
• Inspect equipment, materials, and work areas to support quality, safety, and compliance standards.
• Communicate effectively with warehousing staff and other departments via email and in person to resolve inventory and delivery discrepancies.
• Read and prepare reports in accordance with departmental SOPs and regulatory requirements.
• Travel occasionally to offsite warehouses using a personal automobile or company vehicle, as needed.
• Work flexible hours, including after-hours and weekends, to support production needs in a 24/7 operation.

Essential Skills

• High school diploma or associate degree, or equivalent experience.
• Ability to work in a large-scale manufacturing environment regulated by cGMP and Standard Operating Procedures.
• Familiarity with cGMP practices, including accurate and compliant batch record documentation.
• Ability to clean and sanitize equipment and work areas using appropriate tools and chemicals.
• Comfort working in a controlled cleanroom environment and following cleanroom protocols.
• Ability to perform pH and conductivity measurements accurately.
• Experience or aptitude for operating production and purification equipment, including ultrafiltration systems and automated process systems.
• Ability to lift 50+ pounds and handle materials weighing up to 75 pounds, including standing, kneeling, climbing, lifting, pulling, and carrying for extended periods.
• Ability to use Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) correctly and consistently.
• Good verbal and written communication skills for interacting with team members and completing documentation.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team to meet established goals.
• Reliability and ability to work flexible hours, including nights and weekends, as needed.
• Comfort working in an FDA- and GMP-regulated environment with exposure to airborne particles, chemicals, fumes, human source products, and typical manufacturing conditions.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Experience in a large-scale manufacturing cGMP environment with Standard Operating Procedures and cGMP documentation practices (preferred but not required).
• Experience with plasma fractionation or purification processes (preferred).
• Experience in pharmaceutical, biopharmaceutical, medical device, or medical assembly manufacturing environments.
• Familiarity with cleanroom operations, inspection, and cleaning in a GMP environment.
• Experience with general production, general labor, unloading, and warehouse activities.
• Experience using calipers or other measuring tools in a manufacturing or laboratory setting.
• Experience with cleaning tools and chemicals (preferred but not required).
• Ability to manage stress in a variable workload environment with changing delivery frequencies, interruptions, and occasional emergency shipments.
• Interest in long-term growth opportunities supported by benefits such as tuition assistance and retirement plans.

Work Environment

This role is based in a warehouse and manufacturing environment that is FDA- and GMP-regulated and includes controlled cleanroom areas. The facility operates 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, 365 days a year. The primary schedule is a night shift with a 5-days-on and 2-days-off rotation, typically working 7:00 pm to 7:00 am in 2-3 day intervals, with detailed schedules provided by the employer. Occasional after-hours and weekend work may be required to support production demands. The physical demands include sitting at a desk approximately 10-15% of the time to operate a computer, use related software, investigate and resolve inventory and delivery discrepancies, read and prepare reports, and communicate via email. The remainder of the time involves standing, kneeling, climbing, lifting, pulling, and carrying materials weighing up to 75 pounds. The environment may include exposure to airborne particles, caustics, chemicals, fumes, human source products, odors, and other conditions typical of manufacturing, laboratory, and warehouse settings. The role requires consistent use of Personal Protective Equipment and adherence to cleanroom and safety protocols. The work setting can involve variable stress levels depending on delivery frequencies, volume of work, interruptions, and occasional emergency shipments. The facility is easily accessible to regional rail transportation and offers a free shuttle to a nearby station. When hired on a permanent basis, employees may be eligible for a comprehensive benefits package including a 401(k) plan with employer match and immediate vesting, medical, vision, life, and dental insurance, pet insurance, company-paid short-term and long-term disability, paid holidays, three weeks of paid time off within the first year, and tuition assistance after the first year.

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Deerfield Beach, FL.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $21.00 - $22.00/hr.

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)

Workplace Type

This is a fully onsite position in Deerfield Beach,FL.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on May 29, 2026.

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 30,000 consultants and more than 4,500 clients across the U.S., Canada, Asia and Europe, Actalent serves many of the Fortune 500.

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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