Manufacturing Associate Jobs in San Diego, CA
Manufacturing Associate jobs in San Diego are in active demand, concentrated in Otay Mesa, Sorrento Valley, and Miramar across defense, biotech, and electronics manufacturing. Employers hiring right now include Dexcom, Abzena, and Werfen. See the openings below and apply to the ones that match your experience.
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ABOUT SINGULAR GENOMICS
Singular Genomics is inventing at the forefront of genomics, one of the world's fastest-growing industries. The commercially available G4® Sequencing Platform is a powerful, highly versatile benchtop genomic sequencer designed to produce fast and accurate results. In addition, the company is currently developing the G4X™ Spatial Sequencer, an upgrade to the G4, which will leverage Singular's proprietary sequencing technology, applying it as an in situ readout for transcriptomics, proteomics and fluorescent H&E in tissue, with spatial context. Singular Genomics' mission is to empower researchers and clinicians to advance science and medicine.We foster a culture of creativity and technical excellence, both catalysts for innovation. We celebrate diversity, emphasize collaboration and, as we rapidly mature, we are constantly looking at ways we can do better for our people.
Our Headquarters are located on the Torrey Pines Mesa, in La Jolla, California at the center of the biotech hub. Our Manufacturing facility is in Sorrento Valley.Position Summary:
As a Manufacturing Associate 2 on the chemistry team, you will be responsible for production of dye labeled NTPs, and other organic compounds, used in Singular's NGS and Spatial technologies. We are seeking a self-driven individual who enjoys a unique opportunity to both routine work and help create manufacturing processes from ground up.
Responsibilities:
- Manufacture chemical compounds (nucleotides, linkers, triphosphates) using established synthesis schemes
- Document manufacture process on approved batch records, following good documentation practices
- Submit samples to internal and external QC departments
- Physically store inventory in lab at 4°C, -20°C, and -80°C storage conditions
- Work with manager and supply chain team to maintain adequate supply of raw materials
- Maintain laboratory instrumentation with the help of approved service contractors
- LC-MS
- HPLC (preparative and analytical)
- Rotary evaporators
- UV-Vis Spectrophotometers
- Work with facilities to address any safety issues in the lab
- Comfortable doing routine tasks with maximum precision and accountability.
- Maintain excellent record keeping. Able to execute and improve batch records and SOPs.
- Maintain lab and all documentation in line with a cGMP and cGDP production environment.
- Maintain inventory of reagents, chemicals, and supplies.
- Assist in day-to-day setup and running of lab operations. Maintain lab in accordance with all EH&S programs. Keep equipment operational by following protocols/SOPs.
- Operates in fast-paced environment with rapidly shifting priorities.
- Able to work while wearing full personal protective equipment (PPE) for the whole shift.
Qualifications:
- Bachelor of Science degree in a scientific field preferred.
- At least 3-5 years manufacturing organic compounds in a GMP environment
- Experience with reverse phase, normal phase, and anion exchange chromatography
- GDP, GLP, GMP experience
- Familiar with 5S and other lean six sigma principles.
The estimated base salary range for this role based in the United States of America is: $68,640 - $86,400. Additionally, this role is eligible for to receive equity as part of the compensation package. Compensation decisions are dependent on several factors including, but not limited to, an individual's qualifications, location where the role is to be performed, internal equity, and alignment with market data. Should the level of the role change during the hiring process, the applicable salary range may be updated accordingly.
Singular Genomics is committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodations to job applicants with physical or mental disabilities. Applicants with a disability who require a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application or hiring process can provide their name and contact information to our Accommodations team at accommodationsrequest@singulargenomics.com. Your request will be responded to as soon as possible.
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Who's Hiring
- Dexcom22

- Abzena4

- Werfen4

- Amprion4

- Argen Corporation4

Top Industries Hiring
- Medical Devices
- Healthcare & Medical Services
Manufacturing Associate Jobs in San Diego: Frequently Asked Questions
How do I get a manufacturing associate job in San Diego?
Focus your search on Otay Mesa, Sorrento Valley, and Miramar, where defense contractors, biotech device makers, and electronics manufacturers cluster. Companies in those corridors hire associates for assembly, quality control, and production support roles. Candidates with hands-on experience in cleanroom environments, GMP compliance, or precision assembly have an edge in San Diego's competitive manufacturing market.
Which companies hire manufacturing associates in San Diego?
San Diego manufacturing associate roles are posted by Dexcom, Abzena, and Werfen and others right now, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of August 2026. The local market includes a mix of large defense primes, mid-size medical device firms, and aerospace suppliers spread across the South Bay and mid-city industrial corridors.
Are there remote manufacturing associate jobs in San Diego?
Yes, but only for a narrow slice of the role. About 15% of manufacturing associate openings tied to San Diego are remote or hybrid as of August 2026, reflecting how hands-on the work typically is. The functions most likely to carry a remote or hybrid option are production planning, inventory coordination, and documentation roles rather than floor assembly or quality inspection.
How can I get a manufacturing associate job in San Diego with little or no experience?
The most realistic entry path is through a production technician or manufacturing helper role at one of San Diego's many medical device or defense subcontractors, which regularly hire for entry-level floor positions. Temping through local light-industrial staffing firms in Otay Mesa or Miramar is another proven route in. Familiarity with safety protocols, basic measuring tools, and a willingness to work rotating shifts makes a candidate noticeably more competitive.
Which industries hire the most manufacturing associates in San Diego?
San Diego manufacturing associate roles concentrate in Medical Devices and Healthcare & Medical Services, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of August 2026. San Diego's large cluster of defense contractors, medical device companies, and electronics manufacturers drives consistent demand for production and assembly talent across the region.
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