Manufacturing Cell Processing Specialist III

Job Title: Manufacturing Cell Processing Specialist III

Job Description

The Manufacturing Specialist plays a crucial role in supporting advanced manufacturing operations, focusing on cell processing activities while ensuring compliance with cGMP guidelines. This role involves operating and maintaining production equipment, performing final product freezing and storage, and driving continuous improvement. The Manufacturing Specialist is responsible for mentoring team members, leading investigations, and ensuring high levels of quality and compliance.

Responsibilities

• Lead and oversee cell processing activities, ensuring compliance with cGMP guidelines and manufacturing standards.
• Read, understand, and implement Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) for all assigned tasks, providing guidance to team members.
• Set up, operate, and troubleshoot production equipment such as control rate freezers and orbital shakers, ensuring optimal performance and preventive maintenance.
• Perform final freezing and storage of cell therapy products in LN2, ensuring adherence to procedures and maintaining quality standards.
• Revise, update, and ensure adherence to SOPs, batch records, and MS forms, maintaining GMP compliance.
• Lead routine cycle counts and ensure accurate inventory tracking and control.
• Execute transactions within the ERP system, including material requisitions and production tracking.
• Ensure accuracy of GMP documentation, including batch records, logbooks, and forms, adhering to Good Documentation Practices.
• Lead investigations into deviations and Corrective and Preventive Action (CAPA) efforts, compiling data and information as required.
• Drive continuous process improvement, incident investigations, and deviation resolutions.
• Ensure all activities comply with safety policies, rules, and regulations, promoting a safe working environment.
• Conduct aseptic manufacturing processes in a cleanroom environment, ensuring compliance with sterile techniques and regulatory standards.

Essential Skills

• Aseptic technique
• Cleanroom experience
• Sterile processing
• Cell culture
• Cell biology
• Molecular biology
• GMP compliance
• Troubleshooting
• Batch record management

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Education/Training: AS/BS in Biotechnology, Biology, Chemistry, or related field preferred. Relevant experience may substitute for formal education.
• Preferred minimum 4-6 years of relevant experience in cell processing, biotechnology manufacturing, or a related field, with 2-3 years of proven expertise in a cGMP-regulated environment.
• Ability to exercise independent judgment and lead teams.
• Strong computer skills, including Microsoft Office, and expertise in ERP systems.
• Advanced organizational, record-keeping, and time management skills.

Work Environment

The role involves working in both lab and office settings, specifically in a cleanroom environment with level 10k and 100k cleanroom certifications. The position requires sterile gowning, and the ability to maintain certification for sterile gowning.

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Winston Salem, NC.

The pay range for this position is $35.00 - $35.00/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)

This is a fully onsite position in Winston Salem,NC.

This position is anticipated to close on Apr 22, 2026.

Diversity, Equity & Inclusion

At Actalent, diversity and inclusion are a bridge towards the equity and success of our people. DE&I is embedded into our culture through:

• Hiring diverse talent
• Maintaining an inclusive environment through persistent self-reflection
• Building a culture of care, engagement, and recognition with clear outcomes
• Ensuring growth opportunities for our people

Actalent is an equal opportunity employer.

About Actalent

Actalent is a global leader in engineering and sciences services. For more than 40 years, we’ve helped visionary companies advance their goals. Headquartered in the United States, our teams span 150 offices across North America, EMEA, and APAC—with four delivery centers in India led by 1,000+ extraordinary employees who connect their passion with purpose every day.

Our Bangalore, Hyderabad, Pune, and Chennai delivery centers are hubs of engineering expertise, with core capabilities in mechanical and electrical engineering, systems and software, and manufacturing engineering. Our teams deliver work across multiple industries including transportation, consumer and industrial products, and life sciences. We serve more than 4,500 clients, including many Fortune 500 brands. Learn more about how we can work together at actalentservices.com.