Sterling Engineering Inc.

Sterling Engineering Inc. is hiring: Pharmaceutical Manufacturing Associate in C

Sterling Engineering Inc., Chicago, IL, US

Job Description

Title: Pharmaceutical Manufacturing Associate
Location: Chicago, IL

Hire Type: Contract-to-Hire

Shift: Rotating between 1st and 2nd shift, Monday - Friday, every other week

Target Pay Rate: $27.00/hour (W2, with full employee benefits)

Overview:

As a contract employee of Sterling, you are eligible to receive a Full Employee Benefits Package that includes paid time off, paid holidays, 3 medical plans to choose from, dental & vision plans, 401(k), and an Employee Stock Ownership (ESOP) plan.

Job Summary:

The Manufacturing Associate works hands-on to produce pharmaceutical biotech products for clinical and commercial use. Will work in controlled environments, employing aseptic techniques. Will ensure compliance with cGMP, FDA, and company policies.

Job Duties:

Operate and maintain biotech systems (e.g., weighing, filtration, inoculation, fermentation, chromatography).
Conduct in-process tests (pH, cell count, spectrophotometry).
Prepare media/buffer solutions and complete batch records.
Maintain clean room conditions and report any issues.
Assist in process tech transfers and follow safety protocols.

Qualifications:

Associate degree in Biology, Chemistry, Biotechnology (preferred), or 2–4 years’ experience in biologics.
Basic English communication and strong teamwork skills.
Ability to operate complex equipment and troubleshoot processes.
Familiarity with GMP, aseptic filtration, fermentation, chromatography, and TFF operations.
Proficient in basic computer tasks (e.g., Word, Excel).
Able and willing to work a rotating shift schedule.

Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, age, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identify, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, or genetic information.