**Manufacturing Technician – Sorrento Valley - 3rd Shift (Contract to Hire)** **Work Environment & Hours** + Work in a **cleanroom environment** (lab coats and shoe covers provided). + **First-week training** : 9 AM - 5 PM, then transition to a regular shift. + **2nd shift Training** : 2 PM - 10:30 PM ( **5% pay differential** ). + **3rd shift** (expected by end of 2025, with increased pay differential) **About the Role** This position focuses on **kitting and packaging operations** for manufactured cartridges. You’ll work in a **temperature-controlled environment** , ensuring products are ready to be distributed across the U.S. and internationally. **Key Responsibilities** + Fill and package products, ensuring correct placement in designated areas. + Operate **equipment** like balances, pneumatic presses, pumps, and heat sealers. + Follow detailed **work instructions** using a cloud-based system. + Use a **heat sealing machine** to seal flow cells without damage. + Properly align flow cells in labeling machines to ensure QR codes, lot numbers, and batch records are correctly scanned. + Cut excess foil from flow cells and participate in simple bulk formulations. **Essential Skills** + Experience in **assembly, cleanroom, and production processes** . + Knowledge of **manufacturing operations** , including filling and packaging. + **Ability to inspect and label products** accurately. + **Familiarity with Microsoft Teams and Outlook** . + Strong **teamwork and communication** skills. **Preferred Qualifications** + Comfortable **leading a fill and pack line** . + Some **buffer formulation experience** . + Willing to learn or has experience with **small volume aliquoting (less than 1mL)** . + Prior **manufacturing experience** is a plus. **Why Work Here?** Join a **fast-growing start-up** with **career growth opportunities** . Employees enjoy **competitive pay** , an **on-site gym** , a **basketball court** , and **discounted lunches** . Participate in **Employee Resource Group (ERG) programs** to further professional and personal development. **Pay and Benefits** The pay range for this position is $22.00 - $24.00/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 San Diego,CA. **Application Deadline** This position is anticipated to close on Jun 28, 2025. **About Aerotek:** We know that finding work is hard, and finding meaningful work is harder. Aerotek connects 180,000+ light industrial and skilled trades workers with 14,000+ employers each year, helping our workers navigate an evolving labor market and find jobs that meets their goals, skills and interests. Since 1983, we have provided a variety of career opportunities across North American industry – from short-term assignments at Fortune 500 companies where you can build your skills, to long-term opportunities where you can play a vital role solving for companies’ construction, manufacturing and maintenance challenges. Our 1,500+ experienced recruiters across 250+ offices work relentlessly to put our workforce in a position to thrive. Let us rise to meet your challenges and put our people-are everything spirit to the test as your career continues to grow. Aerotek offers weekly pay, employee benefits including medical, dental & vision, life insurance, health advocacy and employee assistance programs, a 401(k) plan, and employee discounts. The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regards to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.