Actalent

Job Title: Manufacturing Associate

Job Description

The Manufacturing Technician II is responsible for following documented procedures, such as Manufacturing Work Instructions, performing inspections and functional tests to verify quality conformance, and adhering to all safety protocols to ensure a safe working environment. This hands-on position demands excellent hand-eye coordination, strong attention to detail, and the ability to comprehend complex manufacturing instructions and engineering drawings.

Responsibilities

• Follow documented procedures, including Manufacturing Work Instructions.
• Perform inspections and functional tests to verify quality conformance.
• Adhere to all safety protocols to ensure a safe working environment.
• Assist with lab equipment assembly and troubleshooting.
• Support production with a range of parameters and SOPs from 10-200 pages of documentation.
• Work closely with quality on basic non-conformance documentation.
• Conduct root cause analysis and communicate effectively in complex situations.
• Participate in onboarding through buddy alignment, shadowing, and supervised builds.

Essential Skills

• Relevant associate degree or high school diploma.
• 2-4 years of experience as a Manufacturing Technician.
• Good hand-eye coordination.
• Ability to lift 25 lbs and perform repetitive arm/wrist motions.
• Ability to handle or come into contact with chemicals or reagents.
• Effective verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to read and understand engineering drawings.
• Strong attention to detail.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Ability to work within a high-complexity genetic research environment.
• Experience with SAP support documentation.
• Background in Med Device, Aviation, or Military is beneficial.

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract position based out of Bothell, WA.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $24.00 - $32.00/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)

Workplace Type

This is a fully onsite position in Bothell,WA.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Jul 30, 2026.

About Actalent

Actalent is a global leader in engineering and sciences services and talent solutions. We help visionary companies advance their engineering and science initiatives through access to specialized experts who drive scale, innovation and speed to market. With a network of almost 20,000 consultants and 5,000 clients across the U.S., Canada, Asia and Europe, Actalent serves many of the Fortune 500. We are proud to be an Engineering News-Record (ENR) Top 500 Design Firm for our engineering design services and a ClearlyRated Best of Staffing® winner for both client and talent service.

The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regard to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.

If you would like to request a reasonable accommodation, such as the modification or adjustment of the job application process or interviewing process due to a disability, please email actalentaccommodation@actalentservices.com for other accommodation options.

San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance: Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, for all positions located in the city and county of San Francisco, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.

Massachusetts Lie Detector: It is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment. An employer who violates this law shall be subject to criminal penalties and civil liability.

Use of Artificial Intelligence (AI): We may use Artificial Intelligence (AI) to support parts of our hiring process, including sourcing, screening, and evaluating candidates. AI helps assess applications and qualifications, but final decisions are made by our hiring team. By applying, you acknowledge and agree that your application may be reviewed using AI tools.