About this role
Job Title: Manufacturing Support Technician I/II Weigh & DispenseJob DescriptionThe Manufacturing Support Technician I/II Weigh & Dispense supports material preparation, weigh and dispense, and staging activities within a regulated biopharmaceutical manufacturing environment. This role manages the day-to-day flow of raw materials and consumables into manufacturing by receiving and staging materials, weighing and dispensing according to established procedures, maintaining accurate inventory and documentation, and ensuring production teams have the materials they need to execute scheduled manufacturing activities. It is an excellent opportunity for individuals with experience in warehouse operations, material handling, manufacturing support, or GMP production who want to build a career in biopharmaceutical manufacturing.
Responsibilities
- Support daily weigh and dispense operations, including preparation and dispensing of raw materials according to approved procedures and standard operating procedures (SOPs).
- Stage, kit, and deliver materials and consumables required for manufacturing operations in a timely and accurate manner.
- Receive, organize, move, and maintain materials within designated warehouse and manufacturing support areas.
- Verify material identity, quantities, labels, and associated documentation prior to use to ensure accuracy and compliance.
- Perform material transactions and maintain accurate inventory records within applicable electronic inventory, ERP, barcode, or material tracking systems.
- Support movement and transfer of materials between warehouse, weigh and dispense, and manufacturing areas while following established material handling procedures.
- Maintain accurate documentation in accordance with cGMP and Good Documentation Practices (GDP).
- Perform inventory checks and assist with resolving material or inventory discrepancies.
- Maintain clean, organized, and inspection-ready work areas that meet safety and quality standards.
- Follow established safety, quality, and material handling procedures at all times.
- Communicate material availability, shortages, or discrepancies to appropriate team members and stakeholders.
- Collaborate with Manufacturing, Warehouse, Quality, and other support functions to maintain efficient production operations.
- Complete required training and maintain qualification to perform assigned activities in the manufacturing support environment.
Essential Skills
- High School Diploma or GED.
- 02+ years of experience in warehouse operations, manufacturing, material handling, logistics, production, or a related environment.
- At least 1+ year of experience in warehouse, material handling, logistics, inventory, or manufacturing is strongly desired.
- Ability to accurately follow written procedures and SOPs and complete required documentation.
- Strong attention to detail and organizational skills, particularly in documentation and inventory control.
- Ability to work effectively in a team-oriented environment and collaborate with cross-functional groups.
- Comfortable staging, moving, and weighing materials in a production support setting.
- Reliable availability to work MondayFriday day shift and maintain consistent onsite presence.
- Ability to work onsite MondayFriday, 8:00 AM4:30 PM.
- Capability to verify material identity, quantities, labels, and documentation with a high degree of accuracy.
Additional Skills & Qualifications
- Previous experience within a cGMP-regulated pharmaceutical, biotechnology, medical device, or life sciences manufacturing environment.
- Experience with weigh and dispense, material staging, kitting, warehousing, inventory control, or manufacturing support.
- Familiarity with cGMP and Good Documentation Practices (GDP).
- Experience using inventory management, ERP, barcode, or electronic material tracking systems.
- Experience weighing, dispensing, labeling, or handling raw materials used in manufacturing.
- BioWork or similar biomanufacturing training is a plus.
- BioWork/BTEC cGMP coursework is preferred for entry-level weigh-and-dispense candidates without prior GMP experience.
Work EnvironmentThis role is based 100% onsite in the RTP / Morrisville, NC area and operates within a regulated biopharmaceutical manufacturing and warehouse environment. The schedule is MondayFriday, 8:00 AM4:30 PM, providing a consistent day-shift work pattern. The position is structured as a contract role. The work involves frequent interaction with warehouse storage areas, weigh and dispense rooms, and manufacturing support spaces, using inventory management, ERP, barcode, and other electronic material tracking systems. The environment emphasizes adherence to cGMP, GDP, safety, and quality standards, with clean, organized, and inspection-ready work areas and a strong culture of teamwork and collaboration across Manufacturing, Warehouse, Quality, and other support functions.
Job Type & LocationThis is a Contract position based out of Morrisville, NC.
Pay and BenefitsThe pay range for this position is $25.00 - $28.00/hr. Individual compensation offered for this position within this range will depend on many factors, including qualifications, skills, relevant experience, job knowledge, geographic location, internal equity, and other pertinent job-related factors. 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)
Application DeadlineThis position is anticipated to close on Nov 13, 2026.
Workplace TypeThis is a fully onsite position in Morrisville,NC.About Actalent
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