Clean Room Operator

Job Title: Clean Room Operator
Job Description

The Clean Room Operator produces finished packaged and labeled clinical products, including kits, in accordance with batch instructions and current Good Manufacturing Practice (cGMP) standards. This role focuses on accurate production, packaging, and labeling to defined specifications while maintaining strict compliance with good documentation practices and clean room procedures.

Responsibilities

• Produce finished packaged and labeled clinical products, including kits, in accordance with batch instructions and established specifications.
• Follow current Good Manufacturing Practice (cGMP) and good documentation practices (GDP) at all times during production and packaging activities.
• Accurately document all work performed, ensuring clear, legible, and complete entries in production records and related documentation.
• Perform manual data entry into tools such as Excel, smart sheets, and the ERP system, ensuring data accuracy and traceability.
• Work effectively with other operators as part of a close-knit production team to meet daily and weekly production targets.
• Conduct visual inspections of products and components in the clean room to ensure quality and compliance with specifications.
• Handle clinical packaging and labeling tasks with strong attention to detail and manual dexterity.
• Use tablets and other technology comfortably to record information, track batches, and support production processes.
• Adhere to clean room protocols, including gowning procedures and use of required personal protective equipment.
• Work in cold room environments for short periods (up to approximately 15 minutes at a time) to complete small batch activities.
• Apply basic mathematical skills to perform simple calculations when required during packaging and labeling operations.
• Support a collaborative, team-oriented culture by communicating clearly and working cooperatively with colleagues.

Essential Skills

• Knowledge and understanding of current Good Manufacturing Practice (cGMP).
• Basic knowledge of good documentation practices (GDP) and experience applying them in a production or regulated environment.
• Experience with good documentation practices, including accurate and legible handwritten entries.
• Ability to effectively work with other operators in a team-based production environment.
• Good manual dexterity to handle small components, packaging materials, and labeling tasks.
• Basic communication skills to follow instructions, document work, and collaborate with team members.
• Basic mathematical skills to perform simple calculations as needed.
• Comfort using technology such as tablets, smart sheets, ERP systems, and performing data entry into Excel.
• Ability to work in clean room environments and follow gowning and hygiene requirements.
• Ability to work in cold rooms for short periods to complete small batch work.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Previous pharmaceutical clinical packaging and/or labeling experience is desirable.
• Experience in pharmaceutical or medical device environments is an advantage.
• Prior clean room experience, including inspection and handling of clinical products, is beneficial.
• Comfort working with manual data processes and maintaining accurate records.
• Strong hand-eye coordination and attention to detail when inspecting and packaging products.

Why Work Here?

Employees benefit from a strong promote-from-within culture, where temporary staff frequently progress into permanent roles and leadership positions. The team enjoys a family-like atmosphere with regular social activities such as pizza days, Halloween celebrations, holiday parties, and onsite events that foster connection and camaraderie. The organization is growing locally, creating many future opportunities for career advancement and cross-training in different departments. Team members are encouraged to develop their skills, explore new roles, and build long-term careers in a supportive, close-knit environment.

Work Environment

This role is based in clean room facilities where employees follow strict gowning procedures, including wearing gowning suits, shoe covers, hair nets, and beard nets as applicable. Nail polish is not permitted, and piercings must be covered in line with clean room and safety requirements. Work includes short periods in cold rooms, typically up to about 15 minutes at a time, to complete small batch activities; jackets are provided, and employees may use their own jacket if preferred. The team operates in a collaborative, family-like culture, often sharing lunches and organizing potlucks, creating a close-knit and supportive atmosphere. The standard schedule is Monday to Friday, 7:30 a.m. to 4:00 p.m., with 15-minute breaks and a 12:00 p.m. to 12:30 p.m. lunch period. Weekend work is minimal, and when overtime is needed, it typically runs from early morning hours and is usually offered on a voluntary basis, often involving only one team at a time.

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of San Diego, CA.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $19.00 - $19.00/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 18, 2026.

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.

San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance:
Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, for all positions located in the city and county of San Francisco, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.

Massachusetts Lie Detector:
It is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment. An employer who violates this law shall be subject to criminal penalties and civil liability.

Use of Artificial Intelligence (AI):
We may use Artificial Intelligence (AI) to support parts of our hiring process, including sourcing, screening, and evaluating candidates. AI helps assess applications and qualifications, but final decisions are made by our hiring team. By applying, you acknowledge and agree that your application may be reviewed using AI tools.

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 meet 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 in solving 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.