Manufacturing Associate - Day Shift

Agilent Technologies•Frederick, MD

About The Position

Agilent is expanding its oligonucleotide manufacturing capabilities with a purpose-built facility. As part of the initial startup team, the Manufacturing Associate will help prepare and maintain the manufacturing environment and support Manufacturing Chemists who operate production processes. The role supports cleanroom cleaning, solution preparation, materials stocking and ordering, waste handling, and other activities needed to keep operations safe, compliant, and production-ready. It is a hands-on position suited to someone who is organized, takes initiative, is willing to learn, manages multiple priorities, and upholds high standards of safety, quality, cleanliness, and documentation. The initial startup and training schedule is a standard five-day, eight-hour schedule, Monday through Friday, with a listed day schedule of approximately 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. and a listed night schedule of 1:30 a.m. to 10:00 p.m. The first-year GMP Operations schedule in 2027 is 4x10 days and 3x13 nights, M-F. The final schedule in 2028 is intended to cover 24/7, using a Pitman or similar schedule. Travel is not required. The position has no stated end date.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent.
Ability to read, understand, and follow Standard Operating Procedures and written work instructions.
Strong attention to detail and commitment to accurate documentation.
Ability to communicate clearly and work effectively with Manufacturing and supporting departments.
Ability to perform physical activities associated with cleanroom cleaning, materials movement, stocking, and manufacturing support.

Nice To Haves

Additional education or training in chemistry, biology, manufacturing, warehouse operations, or a related technical field.
Experience with cleaning, stocking, ordering, inventory management, solution preparation, or materials handling.

Responsibilities

Maintain clean, organized, and audit-ready manufacturing and cleanroom areas.
Prepare solutions, reagents, and materials according to approved procedures.
Complete required GMP documentation and manufacturing records.
Maintain manufacturing supplies, inventory, PPE, and consumables, including ordering and stocking.
Support Manufacturing Chemists with material preparation, process setup, and production activities.
Safely handle chemicals, hazardous materials, and manufacturing waste.
Identify and report equipment, material, and facility issues and support continuous improvement.
Support manufacturing readiness, procedures, validation, audits, and inspections.
Follow safety, training, and compliance requirements and demonstrate Agilent’s core values.