Piper Companies is looking for a Manufacturing Associate to join a large pharma biotechnology organization. This is a full - time position and onsite in Gaithersburg, MD. Essential Duties of the

Manufacturing Associate:

Operates bio-pharmaceutical manufacturing equipment such as: incubators, stainless steel and disposable bioreactors, depth filtration skids, chromatography skids, single-use mixers, centrifuges, washers, autoclaves, tanks, and in-process testing instruments. Records manufacturing activities clearly and accurately within approved current good manufacturing practices (cGMP) documents and regulatory requirements. Performs culture operations including Biosafety Cabinet Operation, Bioreactor Operations, aseptic technique, and harvest. Performs chromatography, filtration, and basic analytical testing (e.g., Protein concentration, osmolarity, pH etc.) as well as raw material weigh-out and media/buffer preparation. Qualifications of the

Manufacturing Associate:

B.S. in Biology, Biotechnology, Biochemistry, or related scientific field 1-4+ years of experience in regulated manufacturing upstream or downstream. Basic knowledge of cell culture operations, including Biosafety Cabinet Operation, Bioreactor Operations, aseptic technique, and harvest. Basic knowledge of chromatography, filtration, and basic analytical testing (e.g., Protein concentration, osmolarity, pH etc.) Compensation for the

Manufacturing Associate:

$50,000 - $80,000 (based on experience) Comprehensive benefit package; Cigna Medical, Cigna Dental, Vision, 401k w/ ADP, PTO, paid holidays, Sick Leave as required by law, paid holidays This job opens for applications on 7/10/2026. Applications for this job will be accepted for at least 30 days from the posting date. #LI-LS3 #

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