Manufacturing Associate – Viral Vector Manufacturing

Job Title: Manufacturing Associate – Viral Vector Manufacturing Location: Oceanside, CA Work Arrangement: Fully Onsite – 5 days/week Contract Duration: 1 Year Openings: 2 Start Dates: • Position 1: November 16, 2026 • Position 2: December 15, 2026 Job Summary We are seeking Manufacturing Associates to support viral vector manufacturing operations at a leading cell therapy organization in Oceanside, CA. The successful candidates will execute manufacturing processes under supervision while strictly following cGMP regulations, SOPs, batch records, and Good Documentation Practices. This role requires hands-on experience in a GMP manufacturing environment, with exposure to mammalian cell culture, aseptic processing, viral vector production, and manufacturing operations. Key Responsibilities • Execute manufacturing processes on the floor under supervision while following batch records, SOPs, and cGMP requirements. • Perform manufacturing activities with a strong focus on right-the-first-time execution, safety, and compliance. • Collaborate closely with Manufacturing Science and Technology (MSAT), Facilities & Engineering, and Quality teams. • Perform weighing of raw materials and electronic inventory transactions using MES and EBS systems. • Perform cell culture and filling operations for viral vector products in a cGMP environment. • Apply proper aseptic technique, laboratory practices, GDP, and sound scientific methods. • Prepare and operate single-use systems for solution formulation and filter integrity testing. • Maintain mammalian cell cultures using flasks, CellSTACK chambers, and single-use bioreactor systems. • Assist with cell transfection and viral vector harvest. • Assist with manual and/or automated filling of harvested viral vector material. • Identify and escalate processing, equipment, and operational issues as appropriate. • Assist with revisions to SOPs, Manufacturing Production Records (MPRs), and other controlled documents. • Review in-process cGMP documentation for completeness, accuracy, and compliance. • Work effectively within an inclusive, cross-functional, team-oriented manufacturing environment. • Support additional manufacturing activities and duties as assigned. Required Qualifications • Experience working in a cGMP/GMP manufacturing environment. • Hands-on experience with mammalian cell culture. • Experience with aseptic processing/aseptic technique. • Familiarity with manufacturing documentation, batch records, SOPs, and GDP. • Experience working in a regulated pharmaceutical, biotechnology, cell therapy, or viral vector manufacturing environment. • Ability to work effectively in a team-based, cross-functional environment. • Ability to work onsite 5 days per week. • Flexibility to work off-shift hours and weekends as required. Preferred Experience • Viral vector manufacturing experience. • Experience with transfection and viral vector harvest. • Experience with CellSTACKs or single-use bioreactors. • Experience with single-use manufacturing systems. • Experience with manual or automated filling operations. • Experience with MES/EBS or electronic inventory systems. • Experience supporting SOP/MPR revisions and GMP documentation review. Work Schedule This is a fully onsite manufacturing position requiring 5 days per week onsite in Oceanside, CA. Candidates must be flexible to support off-shift schedules and weekend work based on manufacturing needs. Contract Details • Contract: 1 year • Openings: 2 • Start Date: November 16, 2026 / December 15, 2026 • Location: Oceanside, CA • Work Arrangement: 100% onsite