Manufacturing Technician – Visual Inspector 

Position Overview

We are seeking a detail-oriented and collaborative Manufacturing Technician to join our pharmaceutical manufacturing team. In this role, you will be responsible for preparing equipment, handling raw materials, and executing core production processes in a controlled cleanroom environment. A primary focus of this position includes performing visual inspections to detect defects, ensuring equipment operates properly, and verifying that manufactured products meet strict quality specifications. The ideal candidate will have specific, hands-on experience performing visual inspections on liquid products or liquid dosage forms.

Candidates must be available to work on 1st shift or 2nd shift for a total of 4-6 weeks for this short term assignment. 

1st shift - 6am - 2:30pm Monday - Friday 

2nd shift - 2pm - 10:30pm Monday - Friday (eligible for a 10% differential) 

Key Responsibilities

• Visual Inspection: Conduct thorough visual inspections using the naked eye to detect defects in manufactured products, with a strong focus on liquid dose forms, ensuring all items meet exact specifications.

• Production Setup & Prep: Ensure the timely setup of equipment, media, and materials for each production run; plan and prepare all necessary resources for scheduled activities.

• Material Handling: Weigh, measure, and check raw materials to guarantee that manufactured batches contain the correct ingredients and quantities.

• Aseptic Processing: Demonstrate exceptional aseptic techniques with precise, deliberate movements while participating in product filling, cleanroom operations, and media fill qualifications.

• Cleanroom Maintenance: Uphold the highest standards of cleanliness and maintenance for cleanroom facilities, small parts, and specialized equipment.

• Compliance & Documentation: Ensure strict compliance with Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP) documentation standards. Maintain accurate Batch Production Records and assist as a subject matter expert for revising or improving manufacturing documents.

• Packaging & Shipping: Prepare finished products for final shipment, including the secure packaging and labeling of vials.

• Problem Solving & Autonomy: Work on moderately complex assignments requiring sound judgment to resolve routine problems. Receive general instructions on day-to-day work and detailed guidance on new assignments.

• Flexibility: Adapt readily to changing business needs, production schedules, and potential shift changes.

Requirements & Qualifications

• Experience: Minimum of 1 year of experience working in a GMP-regulated manufacturing facility.

• Technical Skills: Previous experience successfully completing Batch Records or equivalent regulatory production documentation.

• Specialized Knowledge: Strongly prefer prior experience with the visual inspection of liquid products, vials, or liquid dose forms.

• Education: High School diploma or equivalent.

• Soft Skills: An open-minded, collaborative team player with a positive demeanor and strong communication skills.

Benefits

• Paid Sick Leave (Medix provides paid sick leave according to state and local sick leave ordinances).
• Health Benefits / Dental / Vision (Medix offers 6 different health plans: 3 Major Medical Plans, 2 Fixed Indemnity Plans (Standard and Preferred), and 1 Minimum Essential Coverage (MEC) Plan. Eligibility for health benefits is based on verifying that an average of 30 hours per week during the first 4 weeks of the work assignment has been met. If you meet eligibility requirements and take action to enroll, you will be covered no earlier than 60 days into your assignment, depending on plan selection(s)).
• 401k (Eligible on the first 401k open enrollment date following 6 consecutive months on assignment. 401k Open Enrollment dates are 1/1, 4/1, 7/1, and 10/1).
• Short Term Disability Insurance.
• Term Life Insurance Plan.

Medix is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

^*We will consider for employment all qualified Applicants, including those with criminal histories, in a manner consistent with the requirements of applicable federal, state, and local laws, including the City of Los Angeles' Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance (FCIHO), Los Angeles Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers (ULAC), The San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance (FCO), and the California Fair Chance Act (CFCA).

Medix Overview:

With over 20 years of experience connecting organizations with highly qualified professionals, Medix is a leading provider of workforce solutions for clients and candidates across the healthcare, scientific, technology, and government industries. Through our core purpose of positively impacting lives, we’re dedicated to creating opportunities for job seekers at some of the nation's top companies. As an award-winning career partner, Medix is committed to helping talent find fulfilling and meaningful work because our mission is to help you achieve yours.

^*As a job position within our Life Sciences division, a successful completion of a background check may be required as a condition of employment. This requirement is directly related to essential job functions including but not limited to: high-risk work environments (warehouse or industrial areas), high-risk/ high-error job duties that could result in life-threatening injury or death, operation of heavy-duty machinery, working with hazardous chemicals, exposure to other dangerous materials, such as drugs and sharp instruments. Due to these job duties, this position has a significant impact on the business operations and reputation, as well as the safety and well-being of individuals who may be cared for as part of the job position or who may interact with staff or clients.