Biopharmaceutical Manufacturing Associate; Split Shift

Position: Biopharmaceutical Manufacturing Associate (Split Shift)
** Biopharmaceutical Manufacturing Associate (Split Shift)*
* Science & Research

Chicago, Illinois, US

+ Added - 10/06/2026

Pay Rate Low: 26 | Pay Rate High: 30

** Biopharmaceutical Manufacturing Associate (Upstream/Downstream)*
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* Location:

** Chicago, IL (downtown area - On-site)

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* Schedule:

** Split Shift- 1st/2nd (6am-2:30p/ 2p- 10:30pm) rotates every 2 weeks

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* Employment Type:

** 5 month Contract-to-Hire

** Pay** : $26-30/hr (wiggle room for more with relevant experience)

** Overview*
* Our client, a growing
** biopharmaceutical manufacturing organization** , is seeking
** Manufacturing Associates
** to support production of biologic products in a
** cGMP-regulated environment** . This is an excellent opportunity for
** recent graduates (Bachelor's or Master's level)
** or early-career professionals looking to gain hands-on experience in
** biotech manufacturing operations** .

** Key Responsibilities*
* - Perform
** upstream and/or downstream bioprocessing activities
** in a pilot plant or full-scale manufacturing environment

- Support
** cell culture, fermentation, and harvest processes
** using bioreactors (up to 250L scale)

- Execute
** purification processes
** including column chromatography and filtration (TFF, depth filtration, etc.)

- Prepare
** media, buffers, and solutions
** following batch records and SOPs

- Perform
** aseptic processing and fill/finish operations
** in cleanroom environments

- Monitor processes using
** PLC/HMI systems
** and perform in-process testing (pH, conductivity, etc.)

- Accurately complete
** batch records and cGMP documentation*
* - Assist with
** deviations, CAPA, and change control documentation
** as needed

- Troubleshoot equipment and support continuous improvement initiatives

- Maintain
** cleanroom standards, safety compliance, and proper material handling procedures*
* ** Qualifications*
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- ** Bachelor's or Master's degree
** in Biology, Biotechnology, Biochemistry, Chemistry, or related field preferred

- ** 1-5 years of experience
** in biotech or pharmaceutical manufacturing (internships/co-ops highly considered)

- Hands-on experience with
** cell culture and/or purification (chromatography, filtration)
** required

_(

Note:

Academic-only bench research without scale-up/manufacturing exposure is not sufficient)_

- Exposure to
** cGMP environments and cleanroom operations
** preferred

- Strong attention to detail with the ability to follow
** SOPs and batch records*
* - Ability to work
** off-shifts (split or overnight)*
* ** Why Apply?*
* - Strong opportunity for
** recent grads to break into biopharma manufacturing*
* - Hands-on experience with
** real production-scale equipment and processes*
* - Exposure to both
** upstream and downstream operations*
* - Opportunity to convert to a
** long-term, stable position*
* ** 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.