Clinical Manufacturing Associate

Overview SRI's Clinical Manufacturing team is responsible for development and production of high-quality clinical trial materials in a GMP regulated environment. This Clinical Manufacturing Associate role offers hands-on experience in aseptic processing, cleanroom operations, and pharmaceutical manufacturing, supporting the development of innovative therapies. The position provides exposure to end-to-end drug product manufacturing processes, equipment sterilization, batch execution, and documentation. Associates work in a collaborative, fast-paced environment with opportunities to build technical expertise, ensure compliance with regulatory standards. This role supports career growth through cross-functional learning, continuous improvement initiatives, and involvement in mission-driven work impacting patient health. This is a full time temporary hourly role for 1 year with the possibility to transition to a full time regular salaried position. The position will work onsite at our Menlo Park, CA office. Responsibilities Perform cleanroom operations in compliance with GMP, SOPs, and safety procedures. Clean and autoclave equipment, utensils and required components for clinical manufacturing Prepare, sanitize, and assemble cleanroom equipment and tools Perform weighing, labelling of raw materials and drug substances and making buffers, solutions, etc. according to batch records Able to execute aseptic gowning and maintain cleanroom behavior Complete batch records, protocols, SOPs, logbooks, and GMP documentation accurately and in-real time Perform equipment calibrations and report deviations Candidate will be required to keep accurate and detailed laboratory records. Ability to stand for long periods and lift upto 50 lbs Ability to wear N95 masks, half-face, or full-face respirators for extended periods during high-risk operations or chemical handling Qualifications Bachelor of Science (B.S.) in Chemistry, Life Sciences or Pharmaceutical Sciences preferred. A lower educational credential may be considered if candidate has ample industrial experience. 3-5 years of industrial experience in manufacturing sciences is preferred. Experience with fill/finish and/or solid-dosage production is preferred. Candidates with 1-2 year experience may be considered. Candidates must be a US Citizen or Permanent Resident Competencies Candidate must be familiar with cGMP laboratory procedures and good practices. Background on equipment set up, cleaning, and change over is desirable. Proficient in MS Office applications (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Project). Candidates should have good problem solving / communication skills, and ability to work in a collaborative team environment. The salary range is: $30-40/hr. Salary ranges will vary and are based on several factors, including geographic location, market competitiveness and equity amongst internal employees in similar roles. Positions may also qualify for SRI's Pay for Outstanding Performance program or the annual Performance Based Compensation program. SRI also has a competitive benefits package, to view details please go to https://www.sri.com/resources/benefits/. SRI will accept applications until the position is filled. SRI is an independent nonprofit research institute headquartered in Menlo Park, Calif., with a rich history of supporting government and industry. We create and deliver world-changing solutions for a safer, healthier, and more sustainable future. For more than 75 years, we have collaborated across technical and scientific disciplines to discover and develop groundbreaking products and technologies and bring innovations and ideas to the marketplace. Background Check Candidates who receive a conditional offer of employment will be subject to a background check. EOE/AA SRI is an Equal Opportunity Employer, making decisions without regard to race, color, religion, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, national origin, age, veteran status, disability, or any other protected class. At SRI We value different identities, perspectives and experiences. An inclusive working environment that nurtures a culture of belonging strengthens our ability to create and deliver world-changing solutions for a safer, healthier, and more sustainable future. Job Locations US-CA-Menlo Park ID 2026-6361 Category Biosciences Position Type Temporary Full-Time Worker Type On-Site