Manufacturing Associate I (Contract)

The role

This person will support the formulation and manufacture of biological and chemical reagents. The role involves handling temperature-sensitive, high-concentration antigens using aseptic technique and accurate pipetting.

What you will do

• Formulate biological and chemical reagents in accordance with manufacturing batch records, SOPs, and Quality System policies.
• Perform antigen reconstitution, dilution, mixing, aliquoting, and storage activities.
• Maintain temperature-sensitive materials under specified storage and handling conditions.
• Assist with high-priority manufacturing activities including special builds, filling, labeling, and packaging.
• Complete MPRs and associated manufacturing records accurately in accordance with GDP.
• Track and maintain inventory of consumables and raw materials.
• Participate in general laboratory maintenance, equipment calibration, and cleaning.
• Support troubleshooting to investigate and resolve manufacturing issues.
• Support routine inventory cycle count.
• Maintain a safe working environment and comply with laboratory safety practices.

Required qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Biological Science, Biochemistry, Chemistry, Bioengineering, or a related field with one to two years of experience in reagent manufacturing.
• Demonstrated proficiency with micropipettes and routine molecular biology laboratory techniques.
• Demonstrated ability to follow detailed SOPs, MPRs, and work instructions and maintain complete and accurate records.
• Understanding of aseptic technique and prevention of cross-contamination.
• Ability to perform calculations and accurately execute small-volume liquid handling, dilutions, aliquoting, and material reconciliation.
• Strong attention to detail, organization, and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to work effectively both independently and as part of a team in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.

Nice to have

• Experience in reagent formulations under Good Manufacturing Practice (GMP) and Good Documentation Practice (GDP) in a regulated industry
• Direct experience handling proteins, antibodies, antigens, or other temperature-sensitive biological materials
• Experience in an ISO 13485, GMP, or other regulated environment

Before you apply

• We participate in E-Verify to confirm authorization to work in the United States.

About the company

Alamar develops innovative approaches to measure critical protein biomarkers from liquid samples. The team is growing quickly to enable the earliest possible detection of disease.