Pharmaceutical Manufacturing Technician

Hiring for a great pharmaceutical company in Sacramento, offering a long‑term, stable career!

• Perform manual visual inspection of filled containers, including vials (liquid and lyophilized), pre‑filled syringes, cartridges, and IV bags.
• Identify defects such as volume variation, particulate matter, and cosmetic defects to ensure no defective product is released to the market.
• Perform reconciliation and segregation of acceptable and defective containers and prepare defect libraries and qualification kits.
• Assist in the preparation and maintenance of documentation, including SOPs, batch records, and protocols.
• Handle, collect, transport, and store semi‑finished and finished products according to defined storage conditions and process requirements.
• Prevent cross‑contamination and mix‑up errors at all stages of operations.
• Collaborate with cross‑functional departments to ensure timely coordination and organization of all prerequisites.
• Support qualification and validation of equipment and operational areas in accordance with approved protocols.
• Perform job duties requiring prolonged standing and walking, lifting and moving products up to 35 kg.
• Perform in‑process checks and accurately record data in documentation.
• Collaborate closely with production staff to ensure product quality and timely delivery.
• Package products using secondary packaging materials according to established specifications.
• Perform packaging operations including labeling, packing, weighing, printing, and verification of batch details.
• Coordinate with warehouse, production, and quality teams to support timely product delivery.
• Adhere to safety guidelines and maintain a clean and organized work area.
• Support daily operations including cleaning activities, log maintenance, and routine tasks.
• Track defect trends and implement control and mitigation plans.
• Assist with market complaint management and preventive actions.
• Manage inventory of consumables required for packing activities.

• Quality control expertise
• 1+ years of experience in the pharmaceutical industry
• Laboratory experience
• Understanding of GMP (Good Manufacturing Practices)
• Clean room experience

• Strong attention to detail and good eyesight for identifying defects
• Basic understanding of visual inspection and packaging requirements
• Good hand‑eye coordination and fine motor skills

We are looking for candidates with a background in pharmaceutical manufacturing or pharmacy, or with a degree in pharmaceutical science!

This is a great opportunity to grow your career while making a positive impact on the health of others!

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Sacramento, CA.

The pay range for this position is $22.00 - $25.00/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 Sacramento, CA.

Final date to receive applications:
This position is anticipated to close on Feb 20, 2026.

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.

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 actalentaccom for other accommodation options.