Drug Product Manufacturing Associate I

$44k to $50k

Carlsbad, CA, USPosted Oct 6, 2026

Against the United States typical range

Job description

Corporate Overview

Argonaut Manufacturing Services Inc. is a contract manufacturing organization (CMO) headquartered in Carlsbad, CA. The company is dedicated to serving highly innovative companies in the biopharmaceutical industries. Argonaut is a full service, cost-effective partner, providing complete solutions in the areas of formulation, filling -finish of reagents and consumables. Argonaut provides the quality and regulatory expertise to assure the highest in quality manufacturing and supply chain excellence.

Benefits and Pay Range

At Argonaut Manufacturing Services we value our employees and are proud to offer a comprehensive benefits package designed to support your well-being and financial future. Eligible employees enjoy:

✔ Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance

✔ Company-Paid Life Insurance (1x Annual Salary)

✔ Voluntary Life Insurance Options

✔ Short-Term and Long-Term Disability Insurance

✔ Flexible Spending Account (FSA) & Health Savings Account (HSA)

✔ 401(k) Retirement Plan with Company Matching

✔ 10 Days of Paid Time Off (PTO)

✔ 10 Paid Holidays Annually

The pay range for this position is Level I $21.00 - $24.00 per hour. Actual compensation will be based on factors such as skills, education, experience, and other relevant qualifications.

Position Overview

The purpose of this position is to perform tasks and operations relevant to the bulk formulation and/or filling operations required for sterile production of liquid injectable pharmaceutical products under cGMP regulations in Drug Product Manufacturing.

This role is 100% On-Site, Monday - Friday, 8 hours/day (excluding lunch break). Overtime, weekends and holidays may be required. Flexible start time between 7:00 am - 9:00 am with a consistent schedule.

Duties and Responsibilities

Perform various routine manufacturing tasks under the direction of internal SOP's and cGMP guidelines

Prepare material components for manufacturing operations

Document steps clearly and completely in production batch records, logbooks and other controlled forms

Participate in inspection readiness activities

Perform basic arithmetic and algebraic computation

Maintain cleanliness of areas and equipment

Assist senior level personnel in bulk drug formulation using a variety of lab equipment including mixers, balances, pH meters, etc., gowned in accordance with Class C (ISO 7) conditions

Assist senior level personnel in sterile filtration activities, gowned in accordance with Class C (ISO 7) conditions

Assist senior level personnel in sterile filling of a multitude of solutions including drug product, media, buffers, using an automated filling and closing machine, gowned in accordance with Class C (ISO 7) conditions

Collect and dispose of lab wastes according to established procedures

Collaborate in continuous improvement activities

Education and Experience Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent with 1 - 2 years relevant experience is required, a Bachelor's in an Engineering discipline or Life Science field preferred

Time and project management skills with the ability to multi-task are essential

Must be able to effectively communicate within department and cross-functionally with other divisions

High level of personal and professional integrity and trustworthiness with a strong work ethic and the ability to work independently with minimal direction

Experience in a growth-oriented, cGMP contract manufacturing organization with a focus on compliant execution of business, is a plus

Argonaut Manufacturing Services, Inc. is proud to be an equal opportunity employer committed to providing employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age or disability, or any other class protected by Federal, State or local laws. Argonaut complies with all employment eligibility verification requirements of the Immigration and Nationality Act and all must have the authorization to work in the US.

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