Manufacturing Support Specialist

Kelly Science, Engineering, Technology & Telecom
Stafford, TX

Let us help you discover the next step in your career. Kelly® is looking for candidates with experience coordinating movement of materials, consumables, and equipment into GMP cleanroom environments to work at a premier biotech manufacturing client outside of Houston, TX.


Job Title: Manufacturing Support Specialist (contract)

Location: Stafford, TX

Duration: 12 months

Pay Rate: $28-32/hr.

Shift: Mon-Fri | 7:30am-3:30pm


Why you should apply to be Manufacturing Support Specialist:

  • Work in a regulated, safety-focused manufacturing environment
  • Opportunity to support advanced biotechnology and pharmaceutical operations
  • Gain valuable experience in GMP logistics and cleanroom support
  • Be part of a collaborative team committed to quality and operational excellence


What’s a typical day as Manufacturing Support Specialist? You’ll be:

  • Coordinating movement of materials, consumables, and equipment into GMP cleanroom environments in alignment with manufacturing schedules
  • Performing cleaning and disinfection of materials prior to cleanroom ingress according to site procedures and environmental classification requirements
  • Staging and preparing materials in controlled corridors or transfer areas to support efficient delivery to manufacturing suites
  • Supporting material egress, including transfer of samples, waste, and completed product materials from cleanrooms
  • Responding to urgent material requests from manufacturing teams to minimize production delays
  • Maintaining cleanliness and organization of material transfer areas, supply corridors, and staging spaces
  • Coordinating sample logistics and tracking between Manufacturing, QC, and other operational groups
  • Facilitating waste removal and material returns from cleanroom environments in accordance with safety and GMP procedures
  • Assisting with material kitting, staging, and replenishment to support manufacturing operations
  • Maintaining accurate GMP documentation for material movements and logistics activities
  • Communicating material shortages, discrepancies, or logistics issues to Supply Chain and Manufacturing teams
  • Executing all activities in accordance with cGMP, safety policies, and site quality systems


This job might be an outstanding fit if you:

  • Have an Associate’s or Bachelor’s degree in Life Sciences, or related discipline, OR equivalent industry experience
  • Possess 2+ years of experience in biotechnology, pharmaceutical manufacturing, or another GMP-regulated environment
  • Are familiar with GMP documentation practices and quality system requirements
  • Can follow cleanroom procedures and controlled environment protocols, including gowning requirements
  • Demonstrate strong organizational skills and attention to detail
  • Can manage time-sensitive material requests in a fast-paced manufacturing environment
  • Preferred: Experience supporting cell therapy, gene therapy, or other advanced therapy manufacturing operations
  • Preferred: Experience working in or supporting cleanroom or controlled manufacturing environments
  • Preferred: Familiarity with material transfer, wipe-down, and sanitization procedures for cleanroom ingress
  • Preferred: Experience with ERP or inventory management systems (e.g., SAP, Oracle)
  • Preferred: Experience coordinating sample logistics between manufacturing and QC laboratories
  • Preferred: Knowledge of GMP material flow and production support processes


What happens next

Once you apply, you’ll proceed to next steps if your skills and experience look like a good fit. But don’t worry—even if this position doesn’t work out, you’re still in our network. That means all of our recruiters will have access to your profile, expanding your opportunities even more.


Helping you discover what’s next in your career is what we’re all about, so let’s get to work. Apply to be Manufacturing Support Specialist today!

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