Job Details
Posting Number: PG196276TM
Position Number: 48CK45
Position Type: Temporary
Essential Job Duties
The Manufacturing Specialist drives the hands-on technical transfer, implementation, and execution of mRNA and Lipid Nanoparticle (LNP) production processes within a cGMP cleanroom facility. Working closely with project management and technical leadership, this role is responsible for executing production activities, authoring critical process documentation—including SOPs, Batch Records, change controls, and validations—and training cross-functional personnel to successfully establish and scale advanced therapeutic manufacturing.
Is Time Limited: Yes
If Yes, Appointment Length: TBD
Wolfpack Perks and Benefits
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What we offer:
- Health Insurance for Temporary Employees
- Enhance your career with LEAD courses
- Attend non-revenue generating sporting events for free.
Attain Work-life balance with our Childcare discounts, Wellness & Recreation Membership, and Wellness Programs that aim to build a thriving wolfpack community.
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Job City & State: Chapel Hill, NC
Classification Title: Temporary-Technical/Paraprofessional
Working Title: UTS - Temporary Manufacturing Technician mRNA/LNP at UNC Chapel Hill
Work Schedule: Monday - Friday; 8 am - 5 pm
Other Work/Responsibilities
- Support the technical transfer of mRNA and LNP manufacturing to the UNC Lineberger ACT Facility.
Execute manufacturing activities at the direction of the project manager and leadershipExecute activities such as change controls, validations, SOP creation for implementing the new manufacturing process.
- Assist in the creation of SOPs, Batch Records, forms, and executable documentation.
- After learning the process and helping to establish it at the facility this person will help educate others who will provide support.
- Understands how to work in a cleanroom environment.
- Participate in 5 hours of continuing education annually in cellular therapy or quality topics.
Responsibilities may be modified or added as needed and discussed with the Assistant Director of QA/QC and/or Associate Director of Quality and Facility Director.
Minimum Experience/Education
- Experience with mRNA/ LNP manufacturing is required.
Department Required Skills
- Extensive experience in cGMP mRNA/LNP manufacturing, including expertise in the relevant regulatory and scientific aspects of manufacturing workflows.
- Excellent skills in verbal and written communication.
Preferred Years Experience, Skills, Training, Education
- Experience with mRNA/ LNP manufacturing is required.
Required License or Certification: n/a
Valid NC Driver's License required?: No
Commercial Driver's License Required?: No
Anticipated Hiring Range: $65,000-$70,000/year, depending on experience
Job Open Date: 10/30/2026
Quick Link: https://jobs.ncsu.edu/postings/236953
